Bayleaf Care is committed to providing a rich educational experience for all our young
people. There are a number of schools within an appropriate distance of our homes,
including a specialist SEND provision, which have an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding.
We will work closely with virtual schools, the child’s current education provision, and SEND teams to enable smooth transitions, where children cannot attend local schools.
However, we recognise that there will be times where trauma experience, anxiety, or severity of special educational needs may mean that attending a school may not be possible for a young person. At these times, the home will support the child’s registered school by liaising with them daily, ensuring that sufficient and appropriate schoolwork is provided and that the child can complete schoolwork at home with the support of our qualified adults.
Bayleaf Care offers educational facilities for the use of all the young people resident in our homes. Doveside has a school building on site with three classrooms and a library, able to offer education to up to six young people. This will primarily be accessed by young people resident at the home. This will be staffed by dedicated, trauma-informed, education staff, who will support the young people’s academic progress. We are now registered with the DFE and we hope to achieve the best outcomes for our young people.
IIt is important to the home that each child has access to all the support and resources they need to be successful and lifelong learners.