Residential Provision

The residential provision within the school provides high quality accommodation and facilities for 15 youngsters up to the age of 19 years, for four nights each week, during term time. The youngsters are cared for by a team of experienced child carers. The team comprises; Head of Care, Care Officers, Care Assistants as well as three Teachers who have additional responsibility for residential pupils.

For some pupils, in particular those with Autism and Challenging Behaviour the structure of the educational setting carries through into the residential provision ensuring a trans- disciplinary approach. A large team of professionals and carers work together to provide consistency and continuity in meeting educational, social, health and emotional/behavioural needs. They include colleagues from education, care, medical, speech and language, psychology, social services and parents/carers as well as respite providers.

The relationship between the day school and the residential provision is one of entity where all colleagues work to the same structures, systems, philosophy and ethos, thus providing a singular and compatible approach throughout the extended day.

Accommodation

The residential provision has accommodation for 15 children/young people up to the age of 19 years, for four nights, during term time.

The aesthetic appearance of the facility promotes a warm homely environment and children/young people are encouraged to bring their own personal belongings to maintain their own identity and links between school and home.

The children/young people are cared for by a team of experienced child carers. The team comprises: Head of Care, 3 Care Officers, 3 Care Assistants, also 3 Teachers, 1 Care Assistant and 2 Waking Night Supervisors who work on a rota basis, all have responsibilities for residential children.

Meal Times

Breakfast is served at 8.15 am
Lunch is served at 12.05 pm
Tea is served at 4.30 pm
Supper is at 7.30 pm

There is a varied, well balanced menu offered to the pupils. It is the responsibility of the residential staff to encourage healthy eating, to ensure that the pupils eat adequate portions and to expect and promote socially acceptable table manners.

Meal times are pleasurable sociable occasions. Residential pupils, who wish to, have the choice of an alternative low calorie menu.