Make a Referral Acacia Hall As the children’s home associated with Kisimul Upper School Lincolnshire, Acacia Hall offers residential provision for up to 37 young people with autism, learning disabilities and complex needs, including behaviours of concern. Welcome In an atmosphere conducive to learning academically and in the life skills sense, Acacia Hall provides an integrated residential education and care package to young people aged between 14 and 20. The home is around eight miles from Lincoln and six from Market Rasen, and is set in the quiet hamlet of Friesthorpe, in Lincolnshire. Surrounded by a rural landscape and farmland, it is a stunning location close to local shops and leisure amenities. Our Statement of Purpose is available to view/download here. “Children are very complimentary about the home. One child said that she loves the staff, that they make her happy and that they look after her well. The nurturing relationships between the staff and children are a key strength of the home.” Kisimul Ofsted Report June 2021 Our approach Accommodation Activities Staff & Therapeutic Services Safeguarding Ofsted The school year Policies Contact details Our approach Our primary aim is to improve the social and educational outcomes of our young people. A focus on the needs of the individual and a celebration of childhood are therefore an integral part of the culture at Acacia Hall. All our young people, whether on a weekly placement, term time only or 52-week basis, undertake an individual programme of full-time education tailored to their specific needs and have Individual Learning Plans. Working closely with the education provision at Kisimul Upper School Lincolnshire (Acacia) to ensure those needs are met, we are also very proud of our animal husbandry facility, which is used extensively as part of a comprehensive, broad-ranging curriculum. Individual or group sessions can have a sensory or vocational focus, and group participation encourages co-operation and development of social interaction and engagement. This is also underpinned by formal accreditation in animal care and associated vocational skills. There is a multi-disciplinary framework in place on site to provide integrated and specialist support for learning and managing communication, sensory and behavioural needs. This includes educational psychology, speech and language, occupational therapy and music therapy as part of the core provision underpinning individualised programmes. We actively promote young people’s welfare and development, supporting cultural and physical diversity through our policies, procedures and practice. Our process is to fundamentally involve young people in decision-making, ensuring they understand they have choices and that we value their views and support. Our young people are constantly encouraged to express their wishes and views individually, and we provide support to enhance that. This extends to an active young people’s council, which has autonomy in decision-making about the school and residential services. QUICK LINKS Home Our Approach Schools & Colleges Children’s Services Adult Provision An Darach Care Careers News Contact Cookie/Privacy Policy Black Lives Matter Modern Slavery Act Statement Gender Pay Gap Report Facebook Twitter Linkedin Instagram Youtube © 2021 Kisimul Group Limited Registered Office | 01522 868279 | Kisimul Group Limited, The Old Vicarage, Swinderby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9LU About Us ▼ Children’s Services ▼ Adult Provision ▼ Careers ▼ News Contact Make a Referal