Behaviour Support Plan: Good Practice

GAPS

A project working with small groups of students developing social,and inter-personal skills in the outdoor environment

Aims

• To improve group interaction skills.
• To learn problem solving skills
• To develop self awareness and awareness of others.
• To develop confidence and self concept through mutual contribution and team work.
• To increase listening skills.
• To develop determination and perseverance.
• To foster commitment and Trust.
• To stimulate imagination.

The project has encouraged children to

• Work co-operatively with others.
• Increase frequency of ‘praise/build up statements’
• Learn to listen
• Learn to contribute ideas
• Learn effective communication
• Learn to accept praise
• Learn to solve problems
• Follow instructions

The course is intended for use in natural environment.  It has clear success indicators that must be reinforced in the classroom situation when students are in school after completion of the course and will be most effective if opportunities in the classroom are given to enable reinforcement of these skills.

Sessions include a debrief where participants are encouraged to discuss issues which have arisen during the session

The project has

• Increased inter-personal skills of participants
• Encouraged a greater understanding of individual strengths and weaknesses
• Fostered a group identity
• Developed new skills thereby enhancing self-esteem

SUPPORTING INCLUSION CENTRES

A variety of different models exist across Telford. The BST is involved in a number of ways including advice and consultancy, working with individuals, working with small groups through art, circle time activities, etc.