Working in Partnership to Support Every Child
At Springwell Lincolnshire, we believe that every child deserves the chance to succeed. Our mission extends beyond the walls of our own academies. Through the Springwell Lincolnshire Outreach service, we are committed to working collaboratively with mainstream primary and secondary schools across the county to support students with challenging behaviour and complex social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Our dedicated outreach team, comprises of highly experienced specialist practitioners and senior leaders, who work with mainstream partners to build their capacity and confidence in supporting students with complex needs within their own environment. We aim to foster inclusion, reduce the risk of suspension and exclusion, and empower both staff and students to achieve positive outcomes.
Our Approach: Collaborative and Child-Centred
We understand that every school and every child is unique. Our approach is not about providing a one-size-fits-all solution, but about building a supportive and trusting partnership. We work closely with school leadership, teaching staff, and SENCOs to understand their specific context and challenges.
To find out more about the the support Springwell Lincolnshire and Wellspring Academy Trust can provide; please follow this link; https://positiveregard.co.uk/training-support/
Springwell Lincolnshire: Championing Positive Regard in County-Wide Behaviour Reviews
At Springwell Lincolnshire, we are proud to be playing a pivotal role in shaping a more positive and inclusive educational landscape across the county, working in partnership with Lincolnshire County Council and Wellspring’s Positive Regard team. Our deep commitment to a “Positive Regard” approach is a crucial initiative aimed at enhancing how schools support students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Our Role in the Lincolnshire Behaviour Reviews
As a leading provider of alternative and specialist education, Springwell Lincolnshire brings a wealth of expertise and practical experience to the Lincolnshire Behaviour Reviews. We work in close partnership with the Local Authority and mainstream schools to:
- Champion a Relational Approach: We advocate for and model strategies that move away from purely punitive measures towards a relational model focused on connection, understanding, and skill-building.
- Provide Specialist Consultation: Our experienced leaders and practitioners offer expert advice to schools, helping them to analyse complex cases and develop effective, child-centred support plans that are rooted in empathy and Positive Regard.
- Share Best Practices: Through our outreach work and direct involvement in the review process, we share the successful, trauma-informed practices honed within our own academies, helping to build capacity and confidence across the county.
- Promote Early Intervention: We support schools in identifying the earliest signs of difficulty and implementing effective, low-level interventions that can prevent the need for escalation and keep students successfully placed within their home school community.
By playing this integral part, Springwell Lincolnshire is not just contributing to a process; we are actively helping to embed a culture of Unconditional Positive Regard across Lincolnshire. Our goal is to ensure that every school has the tools and mindset to support every child, creating a more inclusive and understanding educational environment for all.