FOSSE WAY HOUSE HANDBOOK

Our online Handbook for parents contains all the information that parents of pupils who stay at Fosse Way House need. You can work through the different pages by using the arrows below.

Bath & North East Somerset Council

Fosse Way School

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS

Aims of school

At Fosse Way we seek to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all

our pupils, focussing on individual personal and academic achievement.

The aims we have for all pupils are:

to develop enquiring minds and a spirit of curiosity
to develop social and communication skills enabling full participation in society
to develop self-respect, value others and the environment
to achieve high standards in all respects of the curriculum
to become independent, confident, lifelong learners
to fulfil their potential in the adult world.
The school is committed to:
setting high expectations for pupils’ personal, social and academic progress
providing a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum
providing stimulating and challenging experiences which offer each child opportunities to enjoy success
providing a happy, caring environment in which our pupils feel secure and
are prepared for life outside school
the promotion of a positive ethos where each child’s achievements are
valued and celebrated
innovative teaching utilising a broad range of modern learning resources
an effective partnership between school, parents and the community
a learning experience that contributes to and is enriched by the life of the local,

national and international community.

Aims of Residential Provision

To provide a 24-hour curriculum enabling students to: -

Develop social and communication skills within a residential environment
Develop their independence skills (e.g. personal care)
Develop their use of leisure time

And to ensure a consistent, professional approach to social and behaviour issues within a happy and caring environment that offers structure and continuity.

Admissions Procedure

Informal discussions take place between Education staff and parents expressing an interest in a place for their child at Fosse Way House.

Education staff speak with the Residential Manager to ensure that there is a place available.

Parents are advised to contact the Residential Manager to meet and discuss the provision.

At the students’ Annual Review the possibility of residential provision is formally discussed.

LEA are requested to alter the students Statement of Educational needs to include Residential Provision.

Providing the Panel agree to fund the Educational Residential Placement, parents and the Residential Manager will discuss and arrange the most suitable way to introduce the student to Fosse Way House.

Once funding has been agreed the start date for the students placement will depend on current staff levels in the residential area, the students already resident there and the most appropriate time for the individual starting.

Each induction will depend on each individual student. Visits with parents to personalise their room, after school sessions but sleeping at home and part week placements can be used to help students settle. However, most students settle very quickly once they are aware of their routine. Too many stages during the induction time can be confusing for the student.

Throughout this procedure Education staff, Residential Staff and the Head Teacher communicate with each other and parents to keep every one informed