The Engagement Service is part of the newly restructured Derbyshire Inclusion Support Service and consists of the following services:
- Derbyshire Nurture Team
- Derbyshire Positive Play
- Outdoor Learning
Aim
Our aim is to ensure every child in Derbyshire will be effectively supported to meet their full educational potential, access life opportunities and thrive in society. This service will aim to play a crucial role in increasing attendance and engagement for children and young people at risk of disengagement and/or exclusion from school.
Delivery Model
This is a newly combined and innovative service designed to support the social, emotional, and mental health needs of children and young people through evidence based tailored interventions, including Positive Play, Nurture and Outdoor learning.
This will be achieved by establishing a trusted and authentic partnership with Derbyshire’s young people, families and schools, offering direct support as well as helping to build capacity within schools through advice and training. This will enable schools to offer excellent graduated inclusion support and to broaden the range of quality assured positive interventions.
The service provides a holistic, child-centred approach that empowers children and young people to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. It focuses on equipping children and young people with the tools they need for long-term emotional and social success and engagement.
People
The Service is led by experienced practitioners trained in child development, SEMH strategies and therapeutic interventions. This ensures:
- Evidence-based practices are used
- Support is delivered in a compassionate, professional manner.
Children and young people who will benefit from the service:
- Those who struggle with anxiety, lack of self-worth and confidence.
- Those who present as withdrawn and timid, non-verbal children and young people.
- Those who find engagement in the classroom environment challenging.
- Those who struggle with emotional regulation.
- Those who experience difficulties in forming and maintaining relationships with peers and adults.
- Those who require additional support due to trauma, change in family circumstances, and transition.
- Those who are at risk of disengagement from education.
Make an Enquiry
If you would like to make an initial enquiry, please complete the Engagement Service Enquiry Form and a member of the Engagement Service will be in touch with you to discuss further.
Engagement Service Referrals
Please only complete the Derbyshire Engagement Service Referral form after consultation with The Engagement Service, and after the return of a completed, signed Service Level Agreement. Please follow the sending instructions provided on the form. The Engagement Team Referral Form should be returned via Perspective Lite with the code 'ENGAGE'.
All other referrals to Inclusion Support Advisory Service (ISAS) must be made using the form linked in their referrals page.