Soft play areas are fun and give children an opportunity to experience movement that they may not be able to achieve independently. All of the children also go swimming. Teachers and care staff are all appropriately qualified and trained to work with children who are visually impaired and multi-disabled. Each classroom group of eight children has its own teacher, at least three classroom assistants and a member of the care staff to provide security, continuity and the individual attention they need. Health support is provided by the school's GP, who visits resident children.
Physiotherapy is a vital part of the school's activities and mainly takes place in the classroom.
For families we have a new Family Centre with a specialist toy library and other regular facilities. The school offers individual visits and 'Family Days', giving parents a chance to meet and discuss common concerns. We liaise closely with local authority personnel and support parents with help and advice. Where appropriate we can help to integrate the children into a mainstream school and support them there. Finally, we help parents prepare for their child's next school and discuss the options available.