How do you keep my child safe? We take the safety of your child very seriously and therefore ensure that all staff have completed mandatory safeguarding training as part of their induction. All visitors must sign in and carry a visitor ’ s personal identity badge. Visitors must be approved and escorted appropriately. Whenever possible, all visits to meet with young people should be planned in advance. Our school works closely with Derbyshire local Authority as well as placing authorities. We follow national and local guidance on safeguarding to make sure your child is safe at all times. All young people are individually risk assessed and staff are aware of their needs. Every off site activity is also risk assessed and on the day of the trip and another check is made to account for any changes in weather, staffing or other factors that may affect the safety of the trip. School site environmental and area risk assessments are also carried out to help minimise any potential hazards that my affect the wellbeing of young people and staff.
Alderwasley Hall School
Alderwasley Hall School is situated in picturesque Derbyshire, close to the towns of Matlock, Belper and Wirksworth. We provide specialist education, therapy and care for children and young people aged 5 – 19 years, with speech, language and communication needs and/or Aspergers Syndrome.
All homes will encourage your child to participate in activities. Trips include activities such as visiting the cinema, going to Rollerworld, Bounce Revolution and Laser Quest. These trips provide both enjoyment and new experiences for them and provide a combination of social events, physical activities and life skills training. All of the young people are asked for input into which activities they enjoy during student meetings and these are considered for inclusion trip activities .
Safe and Sound
The Residential teams works closely with the charity Safe and Sound to deliver high quality training to our staff teams and
support directly with our young people to promote the safe use of online platforms and also provide education to our young people around personal safety and progress understanding of consent. As a home we ensure that online safety is paramount to the care we deliver in an ever changing online world. Your child can request further support from the charity Safe and Sound should they feel they would like more information around certain topics of concern or your child's key worker may suggest further development in personal. Our own DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) also offers support and training for staff, parents and young people around the area of safeguarding.
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