YOUNG PEOPLE’S HEALTH Young people are supported with all areas of their health and wellbeing. We have built strong links with local health professions who provide bespoke services to meet the individual’s needs. This includes GP services, dentists and opticians. Any health concerns are immediately referred to the Head of Care and Leadership team, health professionals and parents. Staff are trained in all relevant medical conditions to meet the young peoples needs. If a young person should become ill or have an accident requiring medical attention, their parents or the responsible adult will immediately be contacted. All staff permitted to administer medication are fully trained and assessed to be competent.
All of young people are encouraged to eat healthy and varied diets that take in to account medical, cultural and health requirements.
Our Occupational Therapist works with young people to enable the development of their motor skills, sensory processing, behaviour regulation support and visual perception skills. These are the key skills needed for young people to participate effectively in life tasks, social activities and their education, through functional activities. Our OT’s carry out functional assessments to establish areas of need related to personal activities of daily living, motor skills or sensory needs. This then allows our OT’s to formulate individualised treatment plans and strategies in order to maximise levels of independence. Speech and Language Therapists are also available to help assess how each student communicates and create a formal communication system to meet their needs. This could be a Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) or an Ipad system for requesting things they would like or need, and a visual system to help young people understand and be prepared for what is happening during the day. They also work with students on the skills they need to access learning and to function successfully in society. This includes giving them the motivation and confidence to communicate and the ability to generalise their skills in new settings and environments.
Our home receives regular visits from a Clinic Psychologist and Psychiatrist whom work with us to support complex needs and promote young people's health and wellbeing.
“Children enjoy exceptional experiences in the residential provision. The staff are dedicated and knowledgeable childcare practitioners. The staff nurture children. They are positive adult role models, who teach children a wide range of life skills. As a result of this nurturing approach , children thrive and enjoy positive outcomes .”
Outstanding Ofsted Care Inspection 2025
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