WHAT IS ASPEN?

ASPEN is a school listening service which supports children, young people and their families.  ASPEN offers early intervention and also promotes a whole school approach for emotional wellbeing.

A child or young person may need someone to talk to about emotional, behavioural or social difficulties or need some advice.  ASPEN is aiming to provide this support.

WHAT KIND OF PROBLEMS CAN ASPEN HELP WITH?

      School refusal

      Difficulties in family life and relationships

      Bullying

      Behaviour

      Anxiety

      Sadness

WHO PROVIDES THE SERVICE?

At your school there is a team who support children and young people, that includes the Headteacher, Mrs James, Special Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) Mrs Sherratt and an ASPEN trained Teaching Assistant, Mrs Price.  There will be other people that help the service such as School Nurse, Parent Support Worker and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).

HOW IS A YOUNG PERSON REFERRED TO ASPEN

Typically a parent or class teacher will contact the Headteacher or SENCO who will co-ordinate the most appropriate person or service to help.  Children can request seeing our ASPEN worker initially, but after a first session, parental permission will be sought.

For further information on this project contact:

The Mosley School:  01283 239240

(information booklets are available in the foyer or upon request)

Rachel Rayner:  07866 752 337

Marnie Aston:  01283 239 755

CAMHS/Cross Street Clinic:  01283 505 820

That Place:  01283 505 860