How is laundry and housework organised? Young people are encouraged to do their laundry, where possible. This is supervised by a member of staff and your child will be fully supported to complete their washing until they are confident enough to do it independently. Young people have laundry baskets in their room for dirty washing. The school laundry washes bed linen on a weekly basis and other items as required. Residential care staff are responsible for overseeing the general tidiness of the house, but each young person is responsible for his or her own bedroom and are asked to tidy up after themselves in communal areas. What possessions can my child Apart from pets, young people can bring any possessions from home to personalise their bedrooms. Poster, photographs, bedding, toys, TV ’ s and games consoles are all welcome. Any electronic games or DVD ’ s must be age appropriate for your child. We provide bedside tables and encourage young people to take responsibility for their bedroom key. The schools insurance does not cover items of value belonging to young people and would, therefore need to be covered by your own household insurance. All electrical equipment brought on to site must be PAT tested by a member of staff prior to use. Please also ensure that your child's name is visible on their possessions.
What are the residential staff working hours?
Currently all residential staff at Alderwasley Hall School work their shifts on a rolling rota. This enables young people to work with different members of staff on a regular basis in order to familiarise themselves with them and build positive relationships. This means that your child's nominated keyworker will not necessarily work with your child every evening.
What is an Annual Review and what do I need to do?
It is a statutory requirement under the Education Act 1981 for all children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan, to have an Annual Review, to which you are invited. As well as yourself, the following people will also be invited to attend; a representative from the authority (this is usually an Educational Psychologist), the Head Teacher or a member of senior management, the class teacher, the Key Worker and also Speech and Language Therapist. If your child has an Occupational Therapist, they may also attend. Reports are also submitted from the Health Promotions Manager, Specialist teachers (PE, Art and Music) or the Mental Health Team. Your child will also be asked for his her views by their Key Worker and these will be presented at the review either by your child or by the Key Worker, depending on your child ’ s age and ability and whether or not they want to attend. Your are likely to have already met most of the people present at the review. You will get advance notice when the review is due, and will be invited by the Head Teacher to submit your own comments prior to the review.
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