We understand that our students from time to time may exhibit unwanted or challenging behaviours as a result of their special educational needs. Our approach to behaviour is simple:

• we expect our staff to act with kindness to explore with students why they feel unsettled before things escalate and for them to try to alleviate their worries
• we have clear rules and routines underpinned by a fair and transparent rewards and sanction system so our students know what is, and is not, acceptable
• we act to keep everyone safe from harm and use mediation and non-contact de-escalation strategies to help pupils regulate. There have been no instances of using restraint at Mill House School since its opening.

To date, there has been no use of restrictive physical intervention at Mill House School.

Parents receive daily communication regarding their child’s attendance in lessons, behaviour, levels of engagement and application of effort within school.