WELCOME TO ALDERWASLEY HALL CHILDREN’S HOME
One of the biggest decisions a parent or carer has to make is to decide on a residential provision for their child. I hope that this Statement of Purpose will give you all of the information to help support you in finding the right place for your child. Alderwasley Hall School provides a caring and safe environment for 25 students aged 5 to 19, across three small houses and an independent flat, Griffin, Phoenix and Farmview and Wyvern. The four houses each have an individual focus based on the age and needs of students. Alderwasley Hall School does not provide emergency admissions; however, we are able to offer bespoke placements including part- time (a minimum of 3 nights, Monday to Friday) and a range of placements from 38 weeks to 52 weeks, to support the needs of the young person . All placements are carefully considered and managed through a compatibility assessment and a period of time in the houses before we confirm admission. The ethos of Alderwasley Hall School is our individualised approach. Every element of the care package is bespoke to that individual; whether that be the number of nights young people stay, their specific routine, the input from professional services, diet, or cultural and religious preferences. Having education and care on one site, with on-site professional support services, allows us to build an interdisciplinary package around the young person. Young people are encouraged to expand their life and social skills to enhance their independence, self-image and social skills for the future. Care staff are extremely experienced in working with young people and receive comprehensive, ongoing training to keep them at the forefront of best practice. Young people are also supported by our onsite support services that include Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Health Promotion and Mental Health. We hope this guide will have the answers to all of your questions, but the only real way of knowing whether Alderwasley Hall is right for your child is to visit and decide for yourself. Please contact us, and we will be pleased to arrange for you to visit or answer any questions you have.
Karen Tatham Registered Manager, Lower Site
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