The targets provide a record of what the child has done over the year. For Annual Review meetings, the report will contain information about these targets and the child's progress. Residential Most of our pupils board weekly or termly. We aim to provide a caring, secure background which is warm and home-like, as well as being a good environment in which to develop the children's experience and skills. For many children at the school, the 24-hour learning situation is essential to meet the educational needs created by their complex combination of disabilities.
Family groups live in modern, purpose-built flats which are airy and spacious.
Each has a breakfast room, a day room, kitchen, bathrooms, a sleeping-in room for care staff and comfortable, welcoming bedrooms. Older children are given household tasks to help develop their sense of responsibility. The school leavers' service is an important part of our programme when students are prepared for their transition to adult life. A school leavers' adviser discusses with parents, pupils and local authorities possible options for the most appropriate post-school placement, and will help make arrangements for the transition. The Centre offers a 'Design for Living' programme which develops each student's skills to help them in the transition into adulthood.