Outreach - The Mulberry Bush

Outreach - The Mulberry Bush The Mulberry Bush Manifesto Our team Our values Our history Foundations News & Blog CEO Blog Learning & Resources Events & training Ex-Pupils Careers Working with all those made vulnerable by childhood trauma Mulberry Bush Outreach The Mulberry Bush Outreach service aims to use the charity’s core principles to strengthen the culture and leadership in organisations. This is achieved through the provision of training, consultation and support for those supporting vulnerable children, their families and communities. We also provide all the training for staff across the charity, which is focused around the Level 5 Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People and ongoing professional development ***Oxfordshire Special School Outreach Offer*** Open to mainstream Oxfordshire schools The Mulberry Bush Organisation is committed to supporting staff in mainstream schools and nurseries to help to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Leaders and staff share best practice from across our provision through our outreach and SEND clinics offer. Outreach and SEND clinics offered as part of the Special School Outreach programme run by the Oxfordshire County Council SEND Strategic Early Intervention Team are: Leadership support: working with senior leadership teams to promote an inclusive culture, identify strengths in the SEND provision and create plans for areas of development. Key Worker Development: Working with individual staff or teams to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence in meeting the needs of pupils and achieving positive outcomes. SEND clinic: Opportunities for staff to visit our schools, to observe in class, review the resources available and meet with staff to model approaches or strategies. Referrals are made through the Oxfordshire County Council SENDCO Helpdesk. These referrals will be allocated to the most appropriate service by the Oxfordshire County Council SEND Strategic Development and Improvement Team. Please note: They will signpost schools to other services where they feel that the needs of the child can be better met through their involvement. Special school places are controlled by the Local Authority, and pupil placements may not be materially impacted by previous special school support. We’re here to help Are you facing daily challenges with a child within your setting? Get in touch to find out how we can help. [email protected] 01865 594700 Or complete our referral form Foundation Degree (FdA) in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People Run by The Mulberry Bush and validated by the University of the West of England, this award-winning, work-based Level 3 course, with an option to continue to a Level 5 Foundation Degree, has been specially designed for practitioners in the childcare sector. Find out more The Emotional & Social Curriculum A sequence of planned experiences which support children to practice and achieve proficiency in content and applied learning skills. The Mulberry Bush Emotional and Social Curriculum focuses learning on the five core competencies of successful emotional development. Support for your organisation Peer Review Networks In response to the tighter economic constraints placed on schools, the limited availability of school improvement services and the continuing need for mentoring and sharing best practice, The Mulberry Bush Peer Review is a minimal cost system for providing peer support. Find out more Developing nurturing practices/Nurture Network The Nurture Network aims to promote and develop nurturing practices in schools. It provides a termly space for school staff wishing to grow and develop nurturing practices to meet, share best practice, contribute to professional development and provide reflective support to colleagues. Find out more School Improvement Partner The Mulberry Bush training programme, endorsed with a Crossfields Institute Quality Mark, will provide experienced, effective special and alternative provider (AP) school leaders with the skills and knowledge to become a School Improvement Partner (SIP). Find out more Observation and reflective forum model The Mulberry Bush model is designed for schools and other settings who are struggling to find a way forward with individual children. Find out more Support for your teams Supervision Individual and group supervision. Find out more Teaching Assistant Network The TA Network meets termly to share best practice, contribute to TAs’ professional development and provide reflective support to colleagues. Find out more Be the first to hear about our latest events and training courses All training and development opportunities All Accredited Training Non-accredited Training Transitions We all undergo a range of transitions in our lifetime. Preparing children for change is crucial as it helps them develop resilience ... Training in Emotion Coaching Emotion Coaching is an evidence based approach to help children to understand and manage their emotions. Emotion Coaching enables adults to co-regulate children’s emotions, de-escalate situations where behaviour is challenging and develop children’s ability to self-regulate their own emotions and behaviour. Reflective Supervision Training The Mulberry Bush’s Reflective Supervision training is designed to support staff with developing their knowledge and skills relating to being a supervisor. Therapeutic Environments Practitioner Course (TCEPT) TCEPT is a unique training opportunity for practitioners of all levels in NHS, Criminal Justice Systems, Education & Care sectors. ... Crossfields Institute Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Childcare ***New Online Group starting Easter 2026*** Click HERE to visit the Eventbrite page. Please note that the group requires a minimum of ... Nurture Network Join our Nurture Network which aims to provide a safe space for school staff who wish to develop and grow their nurturing practices. ... Introduction to SEMH This training is designed for anyone working with children, young people and/or their parents or carers. It aims to provide an ... Intro to SEMH (Online) The sessions provide the chance to understand and think about social, emotional, and cognitive developmental experiences which may impact on how children and young people manage the many and varied demands of school. Harmful Sexual Behaviour What is the course about? We understand that working with children and young people who may display sexualised behaviour can feel ... De-escalation Our de-escalation course is designed to empower staff and build confidence in working with behaviour which feel challenging. The course will provide staff with practical de-escalation tools and a range of strategies to foster a calm and respectful learning environment. Creating a Culture of Belonging Event date - 26/06/2025 What helps children and young people feel like they belong to their school community? The Mulberry Bush is contributing to the ... The Living Learning Experience (LLE) Event date - 22/05/2026 Three day intensive, experiential, learning opportunity. During this residential experience participants explore working closely with ... Award-Winning Foundation Degree (FdA) in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People Event date - 03/09/2026 An award-winning Level 3 course, with an option to continue to a Level 5 Foundation Degree, run by The Mulberry Bush and validated by the University of the West of England. The course develops the capacity of students to support the emotional growth of children through meaningful relationships. The Charity Our school The heart of the charity’s practice expertise is The Mulberry Bush School in Standlake, Oxfordshire. Find out more Outreach Training, consultation and support to schools, care services and organisations working with challenging or vulnerable children, their families and communities. Find out more Our research The Mulberry Bush is committed to research in therapeutic residential and foster care. Find out more Consulting Offering bespoke consultancy, training, and supervision to help teams create safer, more supportive environments for both staff and those they care for. Find out more Third Space The Mulberry Bush Third Space is the National Centre for Reflective Practice. Find out more