Stepping to the Summit - Pupil Referral Centre
As Headteacher of Stepping to the Summit, I am delighted to welcome you to our Pupil Referral Centre, where all young people are put at the heart of their own learning journey. We understand the unique challenges of pupils who have faced exclusion and trauma, and we are committed to providing a safe, caring and high quality environment where all learners feel valued, respected and supported to reach their full potential.
Our service is based on a foundation of belonging, respect and hope. We recognize each pupil as an individual with their own voice, strengths and experiences. By working together with families, schools and the wider community, we aim to create a strong sense of belonging and empowerment, enabling all learners to build confidence and skills for their future.
We are committed to developing curriculum and assessment frameworks tailored to the needs of our pupils, ensuring progress and positive outcomes in their education and in their lives. Thank you for trusting us to support your pupils and for working together with us on this important journey. Together, we can help young people overcome obstacles and step confidently towards success.
Deio Brunelli
Headteacher, Stepping to the Summit
Who receives this service?
The Service works with children and young people who have:
Behavioral, emotional and social difficulties.
What does the service offer?
- Ensure that Gwynedd schools have provision for children with behavioural, emotional and social needs in their schools.
- Making sure that specific guidance and training is available for schools to plan effectively for responding to and meeting pupils' needs.
- Offer interventions that are tailored to what a pupil needs.
- Offer a member of the team to work for a specific time to train and to share good practice in the schools in order to support learners to achieve targets.
- Placement in a specialist centre if the needs meet the entry criteria.
Who's in the team?
Deio Brunelli – Head of Pupil Referral Centre
Pathway A
Lisa Jones- Teacher in Charge
Gareth Hughes – Behaviour Support Specialist Teacher
Lora Topliss – Behaviour Support Specialist Teacher
Roberta Williams – Behaviour Support Specialist Teacher
Nicci Jones – Behaviour Support Specialist Teacher
Sioned Atherton – Senior Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant
Lowri Williams - Senior Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant
Sioned Morris - Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant
Pathway B
Caren Williams - Teacher in Charge
Caryl Jarman – Senior Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant
Stacey Davies – Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant
Pathway C
Sian Emlyn Jones – Teacher in Charge
Francine Thomas – Senior Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant
Aled Owen – Senior Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant
Medi Wilkinson – Senior Behaviour Support Specialist Teaching Assistant
How can the service be accessed?
The school needs to make a reference to the Area Forum if it wishes to have input for the pupil from the Inclusion Service.
Before making a referral to the forum, it is important that the school has taken action at school level and responded gradually in order to meet the needs of the learners
What is the school's role?
All schools are expected to offer opportunities to support and develop learners' emotional, social and behavioral skills.
Schools should:
- Set up individual motivation systems for the learners as needed.
- Access to emotional literacy provision/intervention.
- Respond gradually to pupils' needs.
- Develop a learning environment that is friendly and inclusive for individuals with emotional, social and behavioral difficulties.