We believe education is the cornerstone of opportunity and positive change, fully integrated into every placement plan.
All young people residing at Atlantic House are actively supported to engage in full-time education. We do not treat learning as an optional add-on; rather, it is a key, structured component of every young person's individualised placement plan.
Our residential support team works closely with:
We take our role as corporate parents seriously. Our staff actively attend parents' evenings, coordinate daily homework routines, ensure proper transport is arranged, and represent our residents at all PEP (Personal Education Plan) reviews.
PEP Reviews: Regular engagement in Personal Education Plans to keep learning goals on track.
Advocacy & Support: Liaising directly with tutors and teachers to explain complex EBD needs.
Homely Study Areas: Quiet study rooms inside Atlantic House, equipped with computers and learning materials.
We work collaboratively with local primary, infant, junior, and secondary schools in the Derby area, fostering solid school-to-home transitions.
We work hand-in-hand with educational psychologists, local authority SEND teams, and schools to coordinate full compliance with individual Education, Health and Care Plans.
Many young people placed in our residential care present with additional, complex learning needs. We ensure that every young person who requires special educational support has a robust Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) maintained and executed correctly.
We coordinate with identified education providers to ensure individual needs are met, including:
Our team is happy to outline how we support EHCP transitions for residential placements.