We believe that attending mainstream education should be the expectation for the majority of young people living in our supported accommodation. We do however recognise that some young people entering the service will not be attending school regularly and may have been out of school for some time. We will provide a full and purposeful day for each young person which will include educational input at an appropriate and sustainable level. This work may be delivered by sessional tutors supported by residential staff, or at specialist educational resources. The homes will not be registered schools, and as such the young people will need to be enrolled elsewhere.
We will work with each young person and their school/college to facilitate a return to an external school environment where possible. This may involve taking the young person to school or college, or facilitating them engaging at a PRU. Where a full educational timetable is not appropriate, we will ensure that the remainder of the time is spent purposefully, either inside the home or participating in activities elsewhere.
We will robustly advocate for the right to formal education for our young people, escalating concerns as required in a robust and timely way, with reference to their right to a minimum of 25 hours formal education.
Whole home approach to education:
We offer a safe, inclusive space where every child is supported to grow, heal, and thrive. Our highly trained team is committed to providing personalised care that builds confidence, independence, and brighter futures.
