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The key areas of focus within the Young Adult Provision and in line with the seven
Areas of Learning in the Learning Framework are:
•Independent living skills
There is a focus on developing self-care and life
skills for all individuals. This includes developing
personal care routines and good hygiene,
learning to plan, shop for and cook their own
meals, learning to do their own laundry and take
responsibility for their personal belongings,
learning to complete day-to-day domestic jobs
including the cleaning of personal and communal
areas, learning to manage their money and
developing their skills to travel on a variety of
transport within the community.
•Choice-making, advocacy, and personal
development
A range of strategies are used to enable young
adults to make real choices about their lives such
as what to wear, preferred leisure activities, and
personalising their bedroom. Our aim is to provide experiences for our young
adults which will enable them to achieve a sense of personal identity, self-esteem
and self-respect. Through a focus on personal development, citizenship and
opportunities for decision-making about their lives presented throughout the
Waking Day, we strive to create a happy and stimulating environment for the
development of sexuality, physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social
skills, which takes into account the special needs of our young adults.
•Leisure and relaxation
Leisure and relaxation are important areas
of life for all young adults. Individuals with
autism often struggle to engage
independently in leisure and relaxation
activities, particularly when the focus is on
self-occupation. Each young adult is
supported to develop leisure activities and
hobbies which build upon their interests
and aspirations and which will contribute
to their spiritual and emotional wellbeing.
•Health, wellbeing and safety
Regular and frequent exercise is a vital part of each day and a core principle of
our approach as part of the repertoire of strategies for reducing anxieties and
learning to self-calm. A wide range of facilities and activities on-site enable young
people to take part in a programme of physical activity as well as accessing
facilities in the local community.
Prior's Court has a Safeguarding, Health & Wellbeing Manager and three full-time
registered nurses who provide medical support for young people, support staff
training and liaise with GPs and other external medical and dental services. Staff