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The Background
In 2001 Thanet was chosen to pilot an exciting and innovative project across 6 Primary Schools in Ramsgate and Margate, funded by the Invest to Save Government Initiative. Due to the success of the project, parts of the programme have now been mainstreamed and are now jointly funded by Health, Education and Social Services. In 2005 the programme expanded with support and funding from the Behaviour Improvement Programme (BIP), managed by Thanet Excellence Cluster, to incorporate the Behaviour Education Support Team (BEST). The receipt of BIP funding has so far enabled PIP+ to develop and provide an enhanced service and attract further funding for new services. Some examples of this are:
• Receipt of Kent Drug Action Team and Performance Reward Grant Monies from Thanet Children’s Consortium to fund the Sunlight Group Worker and then pilot the Sunlight Parent Worker post.
• Play Therapy – the ability to train existing staff to provide this valuable service-increasing our capacity to provide flexible therapeutic services
Who are we?
PIP+ works as an integrated team with a holistic approach. The Team, consisting of a Coordinator, Behaviour Workers, Social Work Assistants, Kent Safe Schools Officer, KCA Sunlight Worker, Primary Mental Health Worker, Speech and Language Therapist , School Nurse, Counsellor, Junior YIP Coordinator and Project workers and Admin Support.
What do we do?
PIP+ provides early intervention, therapeutic work and on going support for children and families at risk of experiencing emotional and behavioural problems both at school and in the community. We provide a range of group and individual work addressing needs as identified through the referral and assessment process. The programme provides a comprehensive programme of intervention including Behaviour Management, Play Therapy, Parenting Support in the Home, Communication Groups, Substance Misuse Groups, Separation and Loss Groups, Self Esteem Work, Parenting Groups, Transition, Exclusion and Reintegration work.
Case Study Referral received from Family Liaison Officer for destructive behaviour and temper tantrums' following family separation. Second referral received through CAMHS Access System for Behaviour. Interventions delivered:
- Initial Joint Visit with Primary Mental Health Worker and SWA Behaviour Strategy Support in the home (Behaviour Worker) Speech and Language Assessment (S&L Therapist) Advice and Support - Enuresis and Soiling (School Nurse) Referral to Enuresis Clinic (School Nurse) Social Skills Group within School (Behaviour Worker) Case closed with no requirement for CAMHS Tier 3 Intervention
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How We Work
...with Schools
• Provide access to an Integrated Support Service that provides individual, Group and family input.
• Access to Specialist Services where required
• Assessment of individual needs
•Support the development of strategies to promote emotional well-being, positive behaviour and attendance
...with Parents\Carers
• Provide access to an Integrated Support Service that provides individual and family input.
• Provide information, support ,advice and guidance.
• Support for parents and Families to develop their skills and confidence in parenting and managing behaviour
….with Children & Young People
• One to One and Group support at school and in the local community
• Support for Children and Young people to develop skills and manage their behaviour
• Access to Diversionary Activities
How To Contact Us
The PIP+ team have bases at Drapers Mills Primary School and The Newington Children’s Centre. If you would like any further information about our services or how to refer to PIP+ please contact Nicky Bell , PIP+ Coordinator:
Primary Intervention Programme
Newington Childrens Centre
Princess Margaret Avenue
Ramsgate CT12 6HX
Tel: 01843 855581 or 01843 231082
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