The Lodge provides a residential
service on a weekly basis; it has the capacity to support
up to 21 students. The property offers various facilities in which students can benefit from immensely; soft play room, quiet lounge for relaxing in, an art room, a large activity room and a large back garden.
The property is also situated within easy walking distance to shops and other local amenities. This has a great advantage as students are encouraged to take part in shopping trips, walks to the local park, and using the local buses to access the wider amenities that are on offer. There are times when the house mini bus is also utilised mainly around activities such as swimming, walks in the Forest, and visiting youth club. For some students who find using public transport difficult, the mini bus is used on these occasions also.
We are committed to providing a happy, caring and secure environment for the students together with individual structured programmes of leisure activities and social skills training tailored to each individual students needs. All staff are fully trained to the highest standards of support, this is demonstrated in the high levels of staffing offered i.e. 1:1 or 2:1.
The Lodge philosophy is also about promoting independence, this is established through encouraging each individual to reach their full potential in all areas of self development.
Communication with parents is an important element of our work, this is carried
out on a weekly basis through home letters which report on all aspects of the
student's development and any concern that may arise, and we also make regular
telephone calls home throughout the week. Parents are also welcome to make phone
calls to their son/daughter, as we thrive on building positive relations. Another
asset is, like all other sites at Hope Lodge, we have a Key Worker system; this
is where the student will have a named member of staff who advocates and takes
care of their wellbeing throughout the course of the week while residing with
us.
Transition
All students that reside at Hope Lodge will benefit from
as smooth a transition as possible from their previous placement. This is all
catered around the individual's needs, and close communication with outside agencies that are involved and close links with Parents. Home visits help us obtain a clearer picture of the student's needs. These are initially carried out by two experienced practitioners' i.e. Unit Manager, Senior Manager - Residential
Education or the School Liaison Officer who supports transitions and maintains
family links and support. |
