Specialist Support

We have onsite Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Our Occupational Therapist works closely with our Teachers and care staff to create programmes which meet the sensory, social skills and physical needs of each student. The emphasis is on making skills functional.

Our Speech and Language Therapists (SALT) work with our students to give them skills to access learning, skills to function in society, motivation and confidence to communicate and the ability to generalise their skills in new settings and environments.

In addition the SALT is responsible for ensuring all staff receive on–going training in all aspects of communication.

We also have a full time Health Promotion Manager who deals with medication, toileting and eating. All medical issues are referred to the nursing team. In addition we access a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Paediatrician and Psychiatrist from the local hospital on at least a monthly basis.

We also have a Welfare Officer who provides an important link with all the services in the school and our Young People. Care House Meetings are an important venue to discuss a variety of important items such as brushing teeth; making choices about room decoration; how to respond to the fire alarm.