What have we achieved?

	Permanent exclusions have been reduced to exceed our WAG target by 66%
	3 Behaviour Support Assistants have been deployed to enhance and complement the work of 7 Behaviour Support Teachers.
	A pilot secondary nurture project has proved to be an overwhelming success in one comprehensive school.
	The behaviour support teacher team has been further enhanced to provide 30% extra support in Key Stages 2 & 3.
	Permanent exclusions of looked after children (LAC) have been eradicated completely this year.
	All LAC will have personal education plans by December 2002.
	Pupils in education otherwise settings have increased outcomes in public examinations by 75%

What do our Service Users think?

“This year pupils at the Tai education centre from my school have made significant positive steps in changing their behaviour for the better.”
Paul Bishop, Deputy Headteacher, Coedylan Comprehensive School.

"For the first time all children resident at our community home are attending school regularly. Our PLACE team teacher has been brilliant in supporting our children".
Carol Lewis, Manager, Beddau Community Home.

"Pupils attending education otherwise courses have improved in their attendance and are gaining far better outcomes educationally where they were previously disaffected from mainstream education".
Steve Bowden, Headteacher, Porth Comprehensive School.

"Our Behaviour Support Team, has provided some excellent training sessions for NQTs and other staff on positive/ assertive discipline. The informal, supportive and informed group sessions were highly valued by all those who attended – including the Headteacher."
Shan Murphy, SENCo, Aberdare Boys Comprehensive School.