What activities can my child do?
Evenings after school
After school, as part of their personal development, young people are encouraged to make good use of their leisure time. This can be by enjoying their exisiting individual interests and hobbies, as well as trying new activities in the local community. Young people can join Cadets, Scouts or Guide groups or try horse riding at the local equestrian centre. Some activities may require parental permission and additional payment, you will be contacted if this is the case. During the school week evening acitvities offsite can include walks, bowling, visits to the golf driving range or the cinema. Emphasis is also put on developing life skills and shopping on a budget in a local supermarket. Weekends Weekends are less structured.. We plan activities a term ahead and a list of these will be sent to you at the end of the preceding term. This gives you the opportunity to discuss these with your child and arrange, where appropriate, which weekends they want to stay at school or visit home. It also allows you to budget towards the entrance fee for activities, if required. Over the past year activites away from school have included camping, youth hostelling, cycling and Laser Quest. We also have trips to the museums, zoo’s, theme parks, skate parks, the seaside and the theatre. Walks and picnics in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside are also popular with young people. We also encourage young people to use the outdoor play facilities on the site, as well as visiting the schools Upper Site to use the swimming pool, climbing wall, gym and squash court. Young people are supported to develop their practical and domestic skills. Within the house there are a number of domestic jobs that need doing.
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