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8. Activities
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.
"We are eternally grateful to all the staff at Prior's Court, both past and present, for
their devotion to the children in their care/education.". Parent of a young person at Prior's
Court
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.