Education
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Statement of Principles
The aims are:
- to provide a positive environment in which
learning is valued
- to raise self esteem through constant encouragement
and praise
- to provide a curriculum for disaffected learners
- to provide a detailed individual education
plan
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The School
The centre provides:
- academic and vocational education 25hrs per
week,
50.5 weeks per year
- a teaching group with a maximum of 6 pupils
- 1:1 tuition in all curricular areas where necessary
- SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator)
an intensive careers education programme
- community involvement
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Crime Avoidance
All children have individual anti-offending
programmes, based on an assessment of their antecedent criminality.
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Domestic Training
Children are required to learn basic living
and social skills, which include:
- personal health, cleanliness and hygiene.
- cooking, meal preparation, budgeting and washing
up.
- keeping their bedroom tidy (hoovering and dusting
etc.)
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Social Activities
After formal education has
finished on weekdays, children enjoy 2 hours constructive leisure
time. They also pursue hobbies, sport or special projects during weekends.
Available activities are all planned, purposeful, relevant and are
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| Community Involvement
Professionals, community groups and other
individuals are encouraged to join individual or group discussions
on topics of interest. Volunteers are vetted prior to visiting.
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