Management Information Sheet

We're delighted to share with you our new Norfolk Steps video!

Norfolk Steps has been supporting schools to promote positive behaviour through its evidence-based principles for 13 years. The new programme will ensure your school is able to develop a whole-school approach to inclusion, from the accurate identification of pupil needs, policy development, high-quality planning for positive behaviours, and practical approaches to de-escalation. It will ensure that all staff can support pupils to effectively self-regulate, reducing the need for restrictive physical intervention (RPI). Where RPI is required, staff can use this safely and with confidence, providing follow-up restorative support and reviewing risk assessments to prevent/reduce reoccurrences.

An Introduction to the new Norfolk Steps Programme

This video contains information and messages to help demonstrate how the Norfolk Steps team provides training and resources to schools and settings to support early intervention and prevention through a whole-school or setting approach, including managing behaviours that challenge or harm. Highlights include:

• Messages from Chris Snudden, Director of Learning and Inclusion, Children's Services and Andy Tovell, Assistant Director, Inclusion and Opportunity
• Meet our Steps team
• An exclusive first look at the new Steps digital content and overall programme
• Hear from teachers that are already implementing Steps in their settings
• Details of costs - in recognition of the current pressures on school budgets, Norfolk County Council has subsidised Norfolk Steps for all Norfolk Schools to ensure it is as cost effective and high value for schools as possible
• Information about how we can support you and your school with early intervention and support for managing complex or challenging behaviour.

You can watch the video here.

What does the new programme contain?

The new Norfolk Steps programme has been revised with input from our Norfolk schools and experts, for our Norfolk Schools. Building on the strong foundations of the previous programme, it now includes:

• Digital Step On modules to ensure instant and ongoing access to high-quality, evidence based CPD that can be flexibly delivered to all members of your school staff
• Revised content to support a wider range of inclusion and SEND needs, including trauma informed principles, through a whole-school approach
• Resources to support families with consistent strategies for maximum positive impact
• An increased programme of on-going support, helping you to effectively embed the Norfolk Steps principles
• Greater alignment with strategies supported across Learning and Inclusion, positioning Norfolk Steps as part of a system-wide programme of inclusion support for schools, ensuring consistency and clearly aligned strategies
• A subsidised offer to provide even better value.

How do I sign up?

We highly recommend our best-value, fully inclusive Package A - Norfolk Steps complete programme of support however, depending on your school's needs, you can pick and mix from our full menu of subsidised Steps support. For more information, please visit our webpages here or contact us at inclusionandsend@norfolk.gov.uk.

I've got some questions... No problem, we're here to help.

Our specialist Norfolk Steps team has extensive Inclusion and SEND experience and an established reputation for providing inspirational training and knowledgeable, supportive guidance. Our team is here to help to support you and your school and will endeavour to answer your questions and/or discuss your bespoke needs.

Email us: inclusionandsend@norfolk.gov.uk
We look forward to speaking to you soon.
Josie Rayner-Wells, Senior Adviser Inclusion - Early Intervention and Prevention