The STARS Approach

At Exwick Heights we are using an intervention called STARS to support children’s Social and Emotional Development alongside classroom interventions. The school currently has 3 members of staff who work individually or in small groups with pupils across the school.

The STARS intervention is based on the thrive approach which draws on the latest research – from current neuroscience, recent attachment research, current studies of effective learning and current models of child development – in order t help adults understand children’s behaviour as communication.

With the intervention provided by a key adult STARS can:

• help a child get ready to learn
• enhance their learning
• build positive relationships between a child and his/her peers
• improve attainment

STARS supports children and young people to:

• feel good about themselves
• know that they matter
• become more resilient and resourceful
• form trusting, rewarding relationships
• be creative
• be compassionate and empathetic
• be thoughtful and self-aware
• be able to overcome difficulties and setbacks

If you would like any more information on STARS please contact the STARS coordinators Louise Phillips, 01392 209030