Meeting weekly, the team discuss, review and evaluate each student's progress in terms of education and daily living skills. They also address any barriers which may impact on the success of your education and residential educational placement.
Learners are discussed on a termly basis , or more often if the need arises. All aspects of their clinical and social care are discussed in a holistic manner.
Multi-Disciplinary Team - Day Learners
The nurse on duty will administer medication to any day learner who requires it during the educational day, following a formal permission letter containing exact details of medication from the main carer. The nurse on duty will deal with learner accidents.
Nurses put together a Health Action Plan at the time of the day learner's admission.
Psychology and Behaviour Support Service (PABSS)
Clinical Psychologists and Behaviour Management Advisers work as part of our multidisciplinary team; undertaking specialist assessments and advising on the management of a wide range of behavioural issues.
PABSS is able to carry out detailed psychological and behavioural assessments and design management programmes tailored to individual learner needs. They can also offer more general support and advice, and may work with some learners on an individual basis to help with a range of emotional issues.
Members of PABSS work closely with School and College tutors and support staff. They can also meet with parents and other professionals involved in supporting learner needs.
Many learners have an established need for PABSS input at the time of admission, and often plans will be in place before they arrive. These are reviewed regularly and further assessment, advice and support is provided on an ongoing and flexible basis. All of our learners have some input from PABSS during our regular multi disciplinary reviews; although not all will need individual follow up.
Speech, Language and Communication Team
Our Speech, Language and Communication Team consists of qualified speech and language therapists, who are supported by trained specialist communication support staff.
In the first instance our team will assess for the level of understanding and communication skills of a learner. The results determine the learner's speech, language and communication therapy programme. A Communication Plan is created for every learner and is regularly updated with targets.
The speech and language programme links in with education, the residential unit, and if appropriate other therapies to delivery a holistic service.
Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy and Occupational therapy Team
Our Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy and Occupational therapy Team consists of qualified therapists and assistants, who support the team of care staff who they train to deliver daily programmes, as appropriate.
In the first instance the team will assess what is required and complete a therapy plan where appropriate. From the plan, a programme is designed and staff identified and trained to deliver the programme. The plan is reviewed and regularly updated with targets.
Social Work Team
Safeguarding of Children and Young Adults
All visitors to the School and College are asked to sign the visitors' book at the main entrance.
David Lewis has robust procedures in place in relation to the protection of those in our care. Our procedures work in line with Cheshire East County Council Safeguarding policies and current legislation, The Children Act 1989 and No Secrets. David Lewis has a dedicated Social Work Team which is the lead for all referrals of allegations, suspicions and concerns.
All staff working within the School and College receive a high level of annual training and are provided with information within each department, in relation to policies and the referral process, which must be adhered to at all times.
The social work team also works closely with learners and can make referrals to advocacy services if deemed appropriate. The social work team is always represented on the admissions panel looking at applications to all services.
"extensive systems ensure learners feel safe – Ofsted"
Please note:
College learners are currently individually funded for specific medical, clinical and therapies input. As a general rule, they will be funded for if they have received the particular input whilst at school. College learners are not automatically referred for these services, and additional funding may have to be sought if a new needs arises which requires a new type of input. |
