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How will my child/young person be included in activities outside the classroom
including school trips?
Being able to practice and generalise skills in a range of settings is a crucial part
of young people's learning and opportunities are built into the curriculum
planning and targets for each individual. Learning outside the classroom takes
place in a variety of settings, from outdoor classrooms and facilities across the 50acre
site, in the residential houses and out in the community. All activities are
carefully risk assessed and tailored to each young person's needs, interests and
abilities.
"Children with very complex needs are supported by unendingly patient and caring staff." - Ofsted
Care Inspection 2022
Undertaking learning and social activities within
their residential house, young people are
supported to develop a sense of family and
community. Activities are undertaken in small
groups or as a home group and young people are
encouraged to follow hobbies and take part in
recreational, social and fun activities with their
peers.
The school curriculum provides a range of activities
and experiences built around the interests of the
young people. In addition, young people are
supported to undertake after school activities and
clubs either on-or off-site which are built around
their interests and abilities such as horse-riding,
trampolining, climbing, sailing, cookery, drama, horticulture, attending a youth
club, and Scouts and Network groups. A wide range of trips, outings and special
events are arranged including birthday parties, music concerts, cinema and
theatre, swimming, ice-skating, walks, bowling, using the gym and public library,
museums, the seaside, and theme parks.
9. The school environment
How accessible is the school environment?
The environment is adapted to meet young people's needs: it is highly structured,
calm, tranquil, safe and secure with space and facilities for physical exercise a key