Information and support for schools

The Pupil Referral Units and Behaviour Support Team in South Gloucestershire are part of EOTAS (Education Other Than At School). The Behaviour Support Team is based at Severnside Education Centre. Secondary schools can access support from this team through their allocated BST worker. Primary schools can access BST by emailing admin@7side.org.uk or calling Severnside. (view primary referral pathway)
 

For further information about the PRU and the pupils we support please see below:
 

1. PRU referral and information

   Schools are encouraged to use the CAF  process to assess a pupil and, particularly where a CAF is already in place, forward the CAF form as the referral. Please see the guidance in our newly updated PRU Admissions Policy - currently in draft Dec 09. Requests for service forms are also accepted. When submitting a referral please follow the guidance in the PRU Admissions Policy in order that the process is not delayed.
    

   When referring excluded pupils please remember that admissions operate on a very tight time schedule. It will help us to meet the statutory deadlines if the Procedures table for admitting excluded students to the PRU is consulted.
    

   PRU Reintegration policy - unavailable, currently under review
   
    

2. Support for pupils with behaviour difficulties
   
   All South Gloucestershire primary and secondary pupils who are permanently excluded from school are supported by the PRU. Education for fixed period excluded pupils under the Secondary School 6 day + partnership agreement (for pupils who are fixed period excluded from school from their 10^th day of exclusion onwards) is also provided. Further support is available for children and young people who are at risk of exclusion from school on the basis that a thorough multi-agency assessment (preferably a CAF) can be evidenced and appropriate proposals for support are made. Behaviour interventions are offered by the Primary Pathways Unit, the Severnside Reintegration Unit, (short stay reintegration unit) and the Severnside KS4 Centre.

   Supported transfer pupils (as an outcome of a Stage 3 meeting of the Partnership Inclusion Programme - PIP will often remain in the PRU temporarily, pending a PRRP decision. A PRU, BST or CYP member of staff should attend the Stage 3 meeting and it is expected that the school will have evidenced actions at Stages 1&2. Schools should put in place flexible programmes for pupils in Key Stage 4 (including “Work 2 Learn”) where appropriate. Key Stage 3 pupils at Stage 3 of the PIP will be considered for PRU placement where there needs to be provision in place prior to a PRRP meeting for supported transfer or where assessment indicates an immediate mainstream placement is likely to fail.

   Additional Information
   Primary Pathways - information for parents
   Severnside Reintegration Unit - information for parents
   Severnside KS4 Centre - information for parents
   
    

3. Support for pupils who are unable to attend school because of medical needs.

   The PRU supports the education of children with medical conditions which cause significant absence from school.  The aim is to maintain continuity of education and to facilitate the individual learning of each young person by a personalised approach. The Service ensures children are out of school for the shortest possible time, having taken into consideration their medical, emotional and educational needs. The work of the Service encompasses close liaison with schools, medical personnel, parent/carers and young people to ensure educational needs are being met and that reintegration into full-time education is supported effectively. Pupils are dual registered when absent from school. Schools will be required to work closely with the service in programme design and delivery, reintegration and the monitoring of attendance.

   Additional Information
   Model Medical Absence Action Plan
   Teenage Pregnancy Guidance for Schools
   Arrangements to ensure the effective support of pupils with medical needs.
   Learning Centre - information for parents
   
    

4. Support for pupils with BESD statements

   This provision is commissioned by South Gloucestershire Special Educational Needs Department. Referrals are made by the SEN Case Advisory Panel, (CAP) often whilst a BESD Day School is being sought or as the temporary placement which best meets a pupil's current need. The CAP seeks a place as it would for a Special School by referring to the PRU. The Access Centre provides for KS3 BESD pupils. A small number of KS4 BESD pupils are funded to attend the Severnside Centre.
   
   Additional Information
   Access Centre - information for parents
   
    

5. Partnership documents
   
   Partnership Inclusion Programme
   Supported Transfer Protocol

6. Children In Care Newsletter - (pdf download)