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A therapeutic and holistic approach to education and care

Here at the Kedleston Group we provide specialist residential schools, day schools and children's homes across England for children and young people with an autism spectrum condition (ASC) and/or social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

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Our schools follow the National Curriculum, and we have a strong educational focus in our schools and homes to give young people the very best start in life. We understand that we are the start of the pathway for young people, and we support them to build the foundations for their future. We look at the needs of each individual young person and finding the right educational and residential option for them.

For many of our young people their previous experience in education has been a negative one, so we aim to offer a positive reintroduction to school, to re-ignite a passion for learning and achieving. They can safely redevelop a sense of identity and belonging in our schools and homes.

We provide therapeutic and holistic approaches alongside our education, to ensure we meet the full needs of each young person. Our homes work all year round to provide young people with a caring family environment, many of whom will have had previous placement breakdowns and not experience the care and support they deserve. We offer a nurturing approach but also ensure boundaries and structure are in put place to provide children and young people with the ability to learn, flourish and be happy.

Our approach

Bespoke and nurturing schools and children’s homes.
Autism specialist schools following the Autism Education Trust Standards.
State of the art facilities including VR Technology, Immersive Reality and dedicated sensory rooms.
Schools with low arousal classrooms, muted colours, and sensory lighting.
Schools which follow the National Curriculum which has been tailored to the individual needs of the young person.

Therapeutic and holistic approaches alongside our education.
24 Hour wrap around education and care within our Residential Schools.
Our Stepping into Family Living Framework provides a structured and supported way for children to move back to family living as quickly as possible and thrive.
Re-igniting a passion for learning.
Follow principles and work with a DDP network approved practitioner for staff training and supervision.

Our outcomes

The outcomes we aspire to for all our young people include:

A thorough education for the very best start in life.
A range of recognised and accredited qualifications.
Positive reintroductions in to school for those who have been out of education for any period of time.
The opportunity to develop a range of additional skills to manage personal health and wellbeing.
Occupational and apprenticeship pathways.
Independence Pathways.
Preparation for next steps into adulthood.
Specific Therapeutic Pathways for each young person.
The opportunity to develop friendships and to become active members of their community where possible.

Every child deserves the best education and care

Each of our schools and homes can support children and young people with social, emotional and mental health problems, autism and specific learning difficulties which may affect their behaviour.

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The JJ Effect Training Benefits Ivytree

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As part of supporting young people across our schools and homes as proactively and safely as possible, the teams who work directly with the young people often seek innovative training and support.

The team at Ivytree House recently invited the team from the JJ Effect to visit the home to spend time with the team, and most importantly some of the young people who live in the home, which is based in Essex.

Understanding the potential impact of knives and knife-crime can support young people to make positive choices and changes in their lives.

Manager at the home Amy Bishop said: “It was a privilege to invite the team from The JJ Effect into Ivytree House to share this important training about knife violence and its potential impacts, not just with our staff team, but with the young people too.

“The JJ Effect was established by Byron, whose brother sadly lost his life to knife crime 10 years ago. The JJ Effect is particularly hard-hitting because Byron is extremely relatable for young people and it is important for them to hear an authentic lived experience.”