SEMH strategy, policies and frameworks

High-level documents covering SEMH services in Essex. ​

Strategy

The SEMH services we offer are covered by the Essex SEND strategy document (PDF, 4.35MB). This 5-year strategic document, entitled ‘My Life, My Rights’, sets out the county’s visions for SEND and SEMH services up until 2027.

To find out more visit our SEND strategy and frameworks page.

Policies

Positive behaviour in schools and settings is key to academic achievement and inseparable from safeguarding, the wellbeing of children and young people, staff and all other aspects of learning.

To find out more, visit our Understanding and supporting behaviour guidance page.

For policy guidance on how schools and settings should approach promoting positive behaviour and relationships refer to the Model Behaviour and Relationships Policy (Word, 137KB).

Further information is available on our Safeguarding policies, letters and templates page.

For policy guidance and template for all staff (including non-teaching staff and governors) covering SEMH download our Template for an Emotional wellbeing and mental health policy (Word, 72KB). 

Frameworks

To find and access free frameworks to help you develop an approach to SEMH at your school or setting, use the following downloads and links:

• National Children’s Bureau - A whole school framework for emotional well being and mental health
• Anna Freud - 5 Steps to Mental Health and Wellbeing: a framework for schools and colleges
• Anna Freud - Mental health lead resource hub: For a whole-school or college approach