Working with all those made vulnerable by childhood trauma
Outreach
Head of Outreach
Dr Dave Roberts
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):
- 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.
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.
01865 594700
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.
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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.
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.
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).
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.
Support for your teams
Supervision
Individual and group supervision.
Teaching Assistant Network
The TA Network meets termly to share best practice, contribute to TAs’ professional development and provide reflective support to colleagues.
All training and development opportunities
Therapeutic Environments Practitioner Course (TCEPT)
TCEPT is a unique training opportunity for practitioners of all levels in NHS, Criminal Justice Systems, Education & Care sectors. ... Read more
SEMH Peer Review
The Mulberry Bush SEMH Peer Review is a quality improvement network of schools, for headteachers of SEMH special schools and AP ... Read more
Crossfields Institute Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Childcare
We are excited to be completing our ground-breaking Level 4 Certificate in Therapeutic Childcare. We will pilot this project in Dorset ... Read more
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. ... Read more
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 ... Read more
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. Read more
Harmful Sexual Behaviour
What is the course about? We understand that working with children and young people who may display sexualised behaviour can feel ... Read more
Advanced Special and Alternative Provision Headship Development Programme
The NASS Advanced Special and AP Headship Development programme aims to provide additional professional nourishment and inspiration ... Read more
Reducing Exclusions: Early Intervention
We have developed a model to reduce suspensions and risk of permanent exclusion for pupils who may be at risk of permanent exclusion. Read more
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. Read more
Special School Leadership Support Network
We are acutely aware of the pressures of being a senior leader in a special or AP setting. We know how little support there is for ... Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
School Improvement Partner Training
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). Read more
Attachment Aware Schools – Research Conference 2024
Event date - 20/06/2024
A research conference for education professionals passionate about evidence that supports nurture, attachment and trauma informed practice. Read more
Award-Winning Foundation Degree (FdA) in Therapeutic Work with Children and Young People
Event date - 07/01/2025
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. Read more
The Living Learning Experience (LLE)
Event date - 07/03/2025
Three day intensive, experiential, learning opportunity. During this residential experience participants explore working closely with ... Read more
Our organisation
Our school
The heart of the charity’s practice expertise is The Mulberry Bush School in Standlake, Oxfordshire.
Outreach
Training, consultation and support to schools, care services and organisations working with challenging or vulnerable children, their families and communities.
Our research
The Mulberry Bush is committed to research in therapeutic residential and foster care.
MB3
MB3 (The Mulberry Bush Third Space) is the National Centre for Reflective Practice.