Contact with family and friends

The school works closely in partnership with parents to ensure that the individual needs of all students are fully met. The school has an open door policy and parents are encouraged to maintain high levels of contact with their children, the care staff and the teaching staff.

Parents are welcome to visit the school on an informal basis at times that are mutually convenient. These visits can be arranged by telephone or discussion with the staff. There are no restrictions on visiting and parents are always welcome. Local accommodation can be arranged for parents who require overnight stays.

The school holds a number of events that students' families and friends parents are invited to such as the annual Christmas concert and the school open day. Parents are kept fully informed about events and changes to the school and are invited to become involved in the life of the school through membership of the ECO schools committee, and involvement in the development of the school gardens for example. Parents join staff training events where the course is relevant or of interest to them.

What Ofsted says...

Staff are proactive and dedicated to ensuring young people maintain contact with parents. They are committed to working in partnership with the young people and their families…