CASE STUDY 2 – SEND / EDUCATION ENGAGEMENT SUPPORT

Initial Concerns:

A 16-year-old autistic male was struggling with school engagement, behavioural regulation, and consistency in attending lessons. There were concerns about his ability to complete GCSE education.

Intervention Provided:

Structured mentoring support focused on:

• Emotional regulation strategies
• Routine building and school engagement
• Behavioural support within educational settings
• Confidence building and communication support

Regular sessions were delivered in coordination with school staff to support consistency.

Outcomes:

• Improved classroom behaviour
• Increased engagement in learning
• Successful completion of GCSE pathway support
• Smooth transition into further education (college)

Impact Summary:

This case highlights effective SEND-informed mentoring leading to improved educational engagement and progression into post-16 education.