At Educate U, they provide an inclusive education to children and young people who are in need of a trauma informed education placement. They offer placements to young people who have ASC, ADHD, high anxiety, attachment, and trauma needs. They offer full time education in a small bespoke setting to young people aged 5 –16.
Facilities
They work within a nurturing environment offering academic and social opportunities with the aim to promote and build self-esteem and to build up their resilience in school and within a social setting.
They use an inclusive, trauma informed approach to learning and provide a nurturing environment and bespoke educational package to meet the child’s needs.
The staff team are experienced and trained to support children who have SEN and have experienced attachment and trauma within their lives.
They have a full-time Therapist & a Wellbeing Lead working with children and staff.
They offer an extensive activity programme to engage children within their interests and in the community.
Features
Things to note
They offer full time education to children who are experiencing difficulties accessing their education. They will explore the causes of the difficulties and develop strategies from a trauma informed viewpoint to support the child. Every child and young person have a wealth of potential and they are here to unlock it.
They believe that every child is important and deserves the best educational chances. Working together, they can achieve this and prepare youngsters for a brighter future and to enjoy and love learning.
Educate U is also here to help students to develop their social skills and to be confident and respectful, both in their interactions with other people and as self-advocates.
They will support students to develop skills both in their learning and in their personal development.
Appropriate and effective communication skills are key to enable people to manage in a wider community. It is important to put the joy back into learning to identify the positives in attending school.
They will work towards supporting young people who are struggling in an education environment and need support to change behaviours or perceptions of school.
Due to the vulnerable nature of children, `they will ensure they deliver information on an individual and small group basis, working with all the students to help them to understand the social, emotional and legal aspects that are associated. Each young person will be considered on an individual basis.
Educate U admission criteria:
Referred by education authorities, social workers, parents, foster agencies, schools