Early Help Offer

Our commitment

At Connex, we recognise that our learners may require support beyond the classroom to thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. Our Early Help Offer aims to identify emerging needs as early as possible and provide coordinated, proactive support for learners and their families. We work in partnership with schools, families, and wider agencies to remove barriers and promote positive engagement in education.

How can we help?

Through the combination of referrals, EHCP targets, Baseline assessments, daily observations, pupil voice, working with the family and wider agencies we gather information to help to build a clear picture of the learners needs.

We offer a range of support, including:

Pastoral support

Daily check-ins and wellbeing conversations
ELSA
Therapeutic stories
Creative and Therapeutic arts
Lego Therapy
Restorative conversations and conflict resolution
SPARKs/SPARKEY
Access to a safe space and trusted adult

Behaviour and Engagement support

Personal support plan
Personalised routines and expectations
Trama informed approached (ATRCM)
Positive behaviour modelling and de-escalation strategies
Connex credits

Curriculum and learning support

Small group or 1:1 teaching
Adapted curriculum pathways
Literacy, numeracy and executive-functioning support
Goal setting and progress reviews

Our Promise

We believe that early, compassionate, and collaborative support builds confidence, resilience, and positive futures. Our Early Help Offer aims to ensure every learner at Connex is safe, supported, and ready to succeed.