Residential Provision

Staff at WKRS know how precious your children are to you, and are always around to support and encourage them to develop new skills, deal with difficulties, have fun and feel happy in their surroundings. As a parent, it is vital for you to feel reassured and confident that your child is being well looked after whilst they are here. “Every Child Matters” is at the heart of everything we do.

Two residential groups for between 6-8 Young People are located above the main school buildings. Each group has a homely, well-equipped, spacious common room or recreation area, a television lounge and kitchen. All groups have computer facilities to support studies as well as recreational activities. The bathroom, shower and toilet facilities offer privacy. Younger children, or those with specific difficulties, are assisted with personal care needs. We have waking night staff and staff sleeping in.

We also have two houses that are next door to each other and situated three miles from the school. They are well designed, decorated and furnished to a very high standard. Three children live in each house, with two staff on duty to care for them. A member of staff sleeps in during the night, and is immediately available for emergencies.

A dedicated team of experienced and qualified childcare staff look after the children and Young People. Team leaders who are responsible to the Head of Care manage the group/houses.

Each child has a key worker who is closely involved with planning their placement needs and communicating with parents and key professionals. They also explain daily routines to all the children so that they feel comfortable and secure, also ensuring children know who to go to if they have a problem.

Click on the links to the left to find out more about our residential units.