Our Internal Social, Emotional and Mental Health Learning Base

Implemented in September 2022, The Willow Branch is a Learning Base, specifically designed to meet the needs of learners with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. The Learning Base is a supportive provision designed to better meet the needs of individual pupils who require a bespoke timetable of provision in order to be successful. The overarching aim of the base is to increase the amount of time pupils spend in school whilst reducing the number of suspensions.

The Targeted Support Team

The following members of staff, including home class teachers, play a vital role in ensuring a team around the family approach to ensuring the best possible outcomes for children accessing the Learning Base.

While Miss Jay is on maternity leave, Miss Gibbs is our Head of Inclusion

While Mrs Stephens is on maternity leave, Mrs Catherine Monger is our Family Support Advisor

While Mrs Keenor is on maternity leave, Mrs Weeresakera is part of Team Child 

For more information about The Willow Branch, please contact Miss Gibbs - kelly.gibbs@firstfederation.org.uk