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Organisational Systems and Processes
THREAT-REDUCING NOT CALM, FAST, PLANNED FOLLOW-UP WHICH IS INSISTENT,
THREAT INDUCING RESPONSES PERSISTENT, CONSISTENT WITH A
SYSTEMS BUCKETFUL OF KINDNESS
We have clear systems so when a child
dysregulates, there is a calm, fast We follow-up consistently.
Our systems are designed to response which is supportive of the
help children re-regulate and We hold children to account in ways
get back on track – not child whilst protecting the rights of that reduces brain threat, preserves
escalate the threat response. others.
the relationship and keeps children
For children we know struggle to out of the punishment cycle.
Our systems are regulate, we work with them to create
underpinned by plans for when they feel overwhelmed. We follow-up in ways which address
neurobiology and We are proactive, not reactive. unmet needs and build missing skills.
purposefully designed to
support re-regulation. We separate in the moment from
follow-up. We know this is not about
winning battles – it is a process of
improved skills and better met needs.
