The Behaviour 4 Learning Centre (B4LC)

B4LC was set up in 2005. The main purpose of the centre is to augment the pastoral/discipline system of the Academy by providing a support base for students whose behavioural, emotional, or physical wellbeing is at risk, making the student vulnerable. The overall aim of B4LC is to successfully reintegrate such students into mainstream education.

B4LC aims to:

Reduce exclusions by retaining students in the Academy.

• Improve inclusion by supporting the most vulnerable students.

• Contribute to a whole Academy Inclusion Policy linked to SEN, EWO, BST and Educational Psychology Teams.

• Support students' learning by identifying behavioural problems and developing strategies to overcome barriers to learning.

• Provide flexible and part-time provision for students who are having difficulties in certain lessons.

• Target intervention for groups of students with behavioural problems via specific programmes designed to re-engage students in education.

• Act as a base for students with attendance issues or a “managed move”, or returning from exclusions.

• Provide support for students in Year 11 to complete coursework or attempt other qualifications i.e. ALAN (Adult Literacy and Numeracy)

Students supported by B4LC include those who:

• Have poor anger management skills.

• Have problems accepting sanctions.

• Are aggressive, insolent, belligerent.

• Lack respect for others of themselves.

• Have poor social skills.

• Lack self-esteem or confidence.

• Find adjusting to new situations difficult.

• Have difficult family/social circumstances.

• Are Looked After Children.

• Have long-term injuries/illnesses.

• Have attendance issues.

• Have emotional, physical problems.

• Are shy, withdrawn or anxious.

• Are victims of bullying.

Benefits of B4LC.

Although B4LC cannot solve all problems it does bring beneficial effects to students, their families and the Academy.

Students:

• Remain engaged in education through a variety of flexible provisions;

• Improved attendance;

• Improved behaviour and social skills;

• Improved self-esteem and confidence;

• A “safe haven” for emotionally, physically vulnerable students

Family/Carers:

• Develop more positive attitudes to the Academy and staff;

• Improved support and communication between the Academy and home;

• Greater involvement in students education;

• Appreciative of greater access to a range of professional services.

Facilities and Location

B4LC is located centrally and consists of 12 individual workstations with PC’s, a central working area and a private office.

Referrals

Referrals to B4LC are through Heads of Years, Director of Studies and Deputy Principal. Curriculum Provision

Curriculum Provision

As far as is practical, students will complete the same work as contemporaries in lessons. Staff are notified of students attending B4LC and a request for work to be sent to the centre.

Reintegration

Staff are informed when a student is returning to lessons. The return can by unsupported, or supported by B4LC depending on the needs of the student.

If you have any questions or queries concerning B4LC, please feel free to contact Mr R Hewkins (B4LC Coordinator) or Mrs M Jones (full-time HLTA support).