"The Galigir Room": a resourced provision for young people with social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH) in their first years at secondary school. Issue 2 (24th May 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Greer, Julie
• Is Part Of: Support for learning. Volume 35:Issue 2(2020:May)
• Page Start: 163
• Page End: 177
• Publication Date: 2020-05-24
• Subjects: alternative provision -- social emotional and mental health -- resourced provision -- exclusion; Remedial teaching -- Periodicals; 371.9
• DOI: 10.1111/1467-9604.12297
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-2141

Abstract

Abstract : This paper examines the values, vision and practice originally outlined in a proposal for a secondary phase resourced provision for young people with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. The provision was based on a well‐established model (the 'Jarjums Room') which had been implemented in Cherbourg Primary School in Eastleigh, England. The article offers a first‐hand narrative account of the way that this initiative, the 'Galigir Room', was conceptualised, successfully embraced and implemented, thanks to the commitment of a senior leadership team, a group of staff and governors and the foresight and support of the local secondary school.