Educational and Recreation

Facilities are situated on the lower level, beneath the bedrooms, with access to the walled garden from the classrooms and to the playground.  There are two good-sized, well-lit classrooms and a technology room overlooking the garden and playground.  The recreation area consists of a quiet room, open lounge with facilities for table tennis and a fitness room.

 

Educational opportunity at Aldine House reflects the national curriculum core subjects and is delivered based on the information provided by placing agencies in the Initial Planning Meeting. Young People are assessed via the Lucid Assessment System for Schools (LASS) online assessment tool as well as NFER Nelson and CATS (Cognitive Ability Tests) depended on age and understanding.

 

Six teaching staff, operate a 6 term academic year, 25 hours of teaching and 5 x 1 hour structured homework sessions per week. An atmosphere of learning and achievement is encouraged. All young people have an assessment, which informs their Individual Education Plan [IEP]. SATs, GCSE or AQA Unit Awards Schemes are completed by young people

 

Emphasis is placed upon the core skills, including literacy, numeracy, personal and social education, science and technology.  Physical exercise and health related fitness are also encouraged.

Young people are encouraged to pursue accreditation at examination level, especially in core skill areas.  All residents participate in the Record of Achievement scheme and are awarded certificates, dependent on age, ability, understanding and length of sentence or stay, in recognition of progress.

 

Many children are able to continue the curriculum they had in previous school placements.

 

A comprehensive programme of extra curricular activities is also provided offering the opportunity to develop non- academic skills.