What’s it like inside?
There are three comfortable and homely lounges. All with large flat screen HD TV. These areas have a relaxing environment to watch TV, DVD’S, socialise with friends and enjoy multi-player gaming. During the week most of your meals are cooked on Devonshire House. Lunches during the education day are provided in the refectory. The kitchens are well-equipped and modern. With the support of staff, you will have the opportunity to develop your cooking skills. With your key worker you will plan, shop and cook an evening meal as an alternative to the set meal. This option is particularly popular with young people who wish to develop their independence or have special diets. During the weekends all meals are cooked in the house kitchen and you will get the opportunity to learn how to use all the kitchen equipment with the support of the staff. You will have your own room. There is plenty of storage for your clothes and belongings and if you wish to bring other items of furniture or accessories to personalise your room then please do so. The bedrooms are on two floors, some are overlooking the swimming pool and others with views of the surrounding countryside. Domestic staff will clean your room during the week but you will be responsible for keeping it tidy. Bedding is provided but you can bring your own if you want. All of the bedrooms are ensuite and modernwith a bath and s h o w er so you do not have to share. As with your bedroom, bathrooms are cleaned daily during the week. Towels and toiletries are not provided so you will need to bring these with you. There are laundry facilities within the home, which are available for your personal use. Staff will support you to do your own laundry until you are able and confident to do this independently.
Activities
You will be able to get involved in a wide variety of activities. The upper site has a swimming pool, a gym, squash and badminton court and climbing wall. There is also a pool table. Within the grounds there is a grassed field for playing football, rounders, cricket etc. There is also a large tennis court, which also serves as a basketball/netball court. This is floodlit so it can be used in the evening, weather permitting. There are also lots of other clubs that you can go to including a leisure centre, fitness clubs and if you have a hobby or pursuit which you would like to continue whilst you are at school, just let staff know and they will help you do this. At weekends if you are not going home or going out with your family, you will have the opportunity to go on an organised trip out which is decided by all the young people during house meetings. There are also opportunities to do individual activities with the support of the care staff. Offsite activities that you can enjoy over the year include: walks, cinema, cycling, laser quest and many more. We also go on trips to museums, zoos, theme parks, the seaside and the theatre, as well as visiting local towns and enjoying local countryside.
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