Care

We believe that young people are most able to make changes in attitude and behaviour when their physical, emotional and intellectual needs are all being met simultaneously. Each area of need is interdependent upon the other for success, for example, academic learning cannot take place without structure but it also does not take place unless a young person is emotionally stable. Emotional well-being is achieved through good quality care.

Living at Tregynon Hall is very much a group experience. Whilst all our students are actively encouraged to develop their own unique identity based upon positive areas of functioning, this is done within the context of small group living. The development of empathy, tolerance, sharing and group responsibility are therefore very important skills to acquire and are constantly reinforced verbally, through activities and by example.

In addition to the main accommodation we also have "preparation for adulthood project units" which allow students who are coming to the end of their time at the school or are emotionally ready, to live in a more independent setting. We have clear boundaries in all areas have been established over many years. The day is well structured and there are clear expectations regarding behaviour appropriate to groups and individuals. Living at our school is a shared experience where "rules" are based upon safety, fairness and the needs of the group as well as the individual.

Our residential care staff work in two teams of five. Each team has a team leader who is responsible to the Head of Care. In addition two staff sleep in, and a waking night watch person is always on duty. All our staff are CRB checked and appropriately qualified and experienced for the positions they hold. In addition staff are recruited for their ability to act as positive role models and carers. We actively encourage our staff to pursue excellence and help them to achieve this through regular supervision and extensive training.