St Aubyn Centre Therapeutic Education Department ☰ Coronavirus Update We are working very closely with the NHS staff to try to prevent the introduction or spread of Coronavirus within the unit. We will continue to take added precautions including wearing PPE, additional cleaning and adhering to social distancing where possible. Although mainstream schools are advised against staff wearing masks, education staff at SACTED are currently wearing masks in line with current NHS hospital policy. We are continuing to provide a broad and balanced curriculum, however, some of our activities, including most of our off site trips, are not currently available due to Covid 19 restrictions. We will be reviewing this when government advice changes. At times, young people may be required to self isolate in their bed spaces in line with NHS infection control. For information on our remote learning offer please see “Remote learning information for parents are carers” under the policies and further information section of the ‘about us’ menu. The St Aubyn Centre Therapeutic Education Department Steph Yates, Head of Education (email) 2 Boxted Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5HG +44 (0)1206 334685

St Aubyn Centre Therapeutic Education Department ☰ Blog Snails and Indoor gardens May 28, 2021 Busy planting indoor gardens and adding plants to the snail vivarium. As well as Herbert we also have 24 garden snails that we are looking after (and a woodlouse). The Sky’s The Limit January 21, 2021 (Well, the classroom ceiling actually) And then there was one… October 13, 2020 One of our snails has gone to live in a unit in the north of the country but we still have Herbert. This photo makes him look like a giant – he’s not quite that big – his shell is currently about 12cm long. Suicide Prevention Week September 19, 2020 The Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (the trust which runs the St Aubyn Centre) has been part of the events organised this month to promote suicide prevention. On Friday five members of the multi disciplinary team presented an hour long MSTeams meeting where we described some of the work we do in the unit. The five speakers were: Dr Rana Moharam – Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Dr Jennifer Scott – Clinical Psycholgist Brian O’Donnell – Longview Ward Manager Ciara Mitchell – Occupational Therapist Steph Yates – Head of Education You can watch a recording of the event by clicking the link here. Coronavirus working May 8, 2020 Continuing to teach with a few added precautions The department snails December 18, 2019 Can’t believe the amount these have grown Veganuary! January 17, 2019 In honour of Veganuary, Larkwood students had a go at making vegan brownies today. Here’s a sample of the cupcake version one student produced. We can confirm they were absolutely delicious! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… December 6, 2018 Larkwood Ward were feeling quite festive this afternoon. Here’s a sample of some nicely decorated gingerbread! The St Aubyn Centre Therapeutic Education Department Steph Yates, Head of Education (email) 2 Boxted Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 5HG +44 (0)1206 334685