Summit
VIDEO: Find out about our Summit provision
Summit at Meridian High School – Supporting Every Step to Success
At Meridian High School, we understand that social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) is the foundation for all learning and personal growth. Without it, meaningful progress is hard to achieve. That’s why our Summit provision is dedicated to helping students overcome emotional barriers and build the confidence, resilience, and skills they need to thrive.
What is Summit?
Summit is an inclusive and reassuring space designed to support students who face SEMH challenges that impact their access to mainstream education. Our focus is on preparing students to be ready to learn through identifying barriers, building self-regulation, and empowering students to re-engage positively with their learning.
We take an individual approach, offering personalised timetables, life skills-based curriculum pathways at Key Stage 3 and 4, and consistent support from specialist teachers and mentors.
What We Offer
Our comprehensive support includes:
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1:1 and small group mentoring
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Drop-in sessions and external mentoring
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SEMH and Thrive-based workshops
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Regulation strategies and return-to-learning support
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Specialist CPD led by the Inclusion and Behaviour Leader
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Alternative education to support students (Alpine and Crest)
Through these strategies, students develop stronger self-esteem, emotional regulation, and social confidence—enabling them to make positive choices in school and beyond.
Our Vision
We believe that every student has the right to reach their full academic and social potential. Our goal is to ensure that all learning is accessible, inclusive, and tailored to each individual.
By nurturing wellbeing alongside academic support, Summit helps students to become the best version of themselves—resilient, self-aware, and ready to succeed.
VIDEO: Thrive with Senior Leader for Behaviour Mrs Curd
Summit offers a range of SEMH programmes that includes:
• Emotional Literacy
• Self-Esteem
• Conflict Resolution
• Zones of Regulation
• Thrive, Well-Being and Resilience
• Safe & Well
• Breaking Free
• 1-1 Mentoring, support & guidance
To meet the individual needs of our students we work in partnership with a range of professionals including student counsellors, bereavement counsellors, family support workers, mentors, child well-being practitioners, mentors from LNK and Palace for life and the Thrive approach is at the heart of everything that we do.