Creating an Innovative Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH)

Curriculum in the Face of Austerity

Sarah Hopp, Head of Additional Learning Supportand

Ross Thomas, Specialist Tutor (HLTA)

The Principles of Neurodiversity

The brain is a

rainforest:

intense,

complex, highly

sensitive &

misunderstood

Success =

adapting to the

external

environment to

flourish in life &

work

Success = changing t

the environment &

society’s attitudes

towards difference

Emotional

intelligence:

understanding

one’s own

emotions &

those of others

Positive Niche Construction

Positive Niche Construction

Strength

awareness,

strength based

strategies &

affirmative

career

aspirations

Positive role

models &

enhanced human

resources:

relationships of

trust

Assistive

technology &

positive

environmental

adaptations

Emotional

intelligence:

understanding

one’s own

emotions &

those of others

The flourishing of the

whole person

The SEMH Curriculum

MindfulnessCBT

StrategiesArt and Dog

TherapyContribution

Series

FE 2

HE

We are a Kinaesthetic Learning Inclusion Neuro Diversity Department

The Contribution Series

• How was it born?

Started off with the ‘usual’ college trips…

Tower of London Natural History Museum National Maritime Museum – Boat!

Started off with the ‘usual’ college trips…

Oh god. Not ANOTHER museum

mannnn…

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