Health and welfare

Students at The Shires are very well looked after and the high staffing levels and comprehensive ongoing staff training ensure the welfare, health and safety of students at all times.

The building is secure and students are kept safe in the grounds. The school's premises manager ensures that the health and safety of all who live and work in The Shires is a priority. Most staff are fully qualified first aiders and training is ongoing. Staff are fully trained in fire safety and evacuation procedures and fire drills are regularly carried out with students and staff together.

The school employs experienced cooks who plan and prepare individual menus to meet students’ dietary needs. Student' dietary needs and preferences are fully taken into account when preparing menus and as often as possible students help prepare their own meals, starting with shopping and ending with the washing up! All staff receive food hygiene training.

Staff support students in arranging and attending medical appointments. Staff maintain very close contact with families relating to all medical and health issues of the students.

What Oftsed says...

Provision for welfare, health and safety is good.  Staff are proactive and responsive to the emotional and health care needs of the children. Young people are supported with healthy and nutritious meals.