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Request a Quote for Youth Support Services: Youth Service Guidance

Request a quote from OSMIS for youth support services, including mentoring, Alternative Provision and inclusion support for schools and care partners.

1 day ago1 min read

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Supporting Young People Through the Start of a New School Term

OSMIS looks at how mentoring, inclusion support and calm routines can help young people manage the start of a new school term.

Aug 71 min read

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Why Consistency Matters When Supporting Young People

OSMIS explores why calm, reliable and consistent support can help young people build trust, confidence and stronger attitudes towards learning.

Jul 241 min read

When a young person is struggling, their behaviour can often be the first thing people notice. However, behaviour is rarely the full story. It can be a way of communicating feelings, needs or difficulties that a child or young person may not yet be able to explain. A pupil who appears angry, withdrawn, distracted or disruptive may be experiencing anxiety, low confidence, frustration, trauma, emotional overwhelm or difficulty understanding what is expected of them. For some young people, behaviour can become a way of saying that something does not feel manageable. At OSMIS, we believe it is important to look beyond the behaviour and try to understand what may be happening underneath. This does not mean ignoring boundaries or expectations. It means responding with curiosity, consistency and care, so that the young person can begin to feel safe enough to reflect, communicate and make progress. Mentoring and inclusion support can give young people the time and space to better understand

Understanding Behaviour as Communication

OSMIS explores how behaviour can communicate unmet needs, emotions or anxiety, and how mentoring can support young people to make positive progress.

Jul 81 min read

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Supporting School Reintegration at the Right Pace

OSMIS explains why school reintegration should be carefully planned, child-centred and based on confidence, readiness and the right support.

Jul 11 min read

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OSMIS Expands Support Across More Local Communities

OSMIS now supports young people, schools and care partners across Rotherham, Sheffield, Doncaster and Wakefield through mentoring, inclusion and Alternative Provision.

Jun 31 min read