Pegasus School - SENAD Group
Pegasus School is an independent specialist day and residential school for young people aged 8 to 19 years with severe learning disabilities, autism and associated challenging behaviour. Many of our students also have mental health and therapy needs.
The School is situated in the grounds of Caldwell Hall; five miles from Burton on Trent on the borders of Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Leicestershire.
The ethos of Pegasus School is our individualised approach. Every element of a student’s package is bespoke to that individual; whether that be the number of nights they stay, their specific routine, the input from professional services, diet, cultural and religious preferences, etc.
Until students are 16 years old, education and care are located in one building with onsite professional support services. This gives us the opportunity to truly build a multi-disciplinary package around the young person. This integrated approach means we are able to fully meet the needs of young people with very complex needs and ensure they make progress, develop independent skills and are able to engage socially with others. This level of support continues when the students move to the on-site college at the age of 16.
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Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Caroline Parker
- Contact Position
- Group Referrals Manager
- Telephone
- 01332 378 840 01332 378 840
- Website
- SENAD Group
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- https://www.facebook.com/senadgroup
Where to go
- Name
- Pegasus School
- Address
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Caldwell Hall
Main Street
Caldwell
Derbyshire - Postcode
- DE12 6RS
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- Notes
The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of the students’ Statement of Educational Needs or their EHC plan. Throughout the curriculum there is a strong emphasis on practical, functional activities including skills for life, enterprise and work related learning.
The progress of students is central to our work and we use a variety of tools to assist in the collection and analysis of data. Our interdisciplinary team uses this data to focus on individual needs, to plan specific interventions so that the needs of students are always kept under review.
We have a multi-disciplinary team approach which includes Teachers, Therapists, Care Staff and Specialist Support Staff. This ensures that all areas of our students’ needs are met, any difficulties are addressed quickly and effectively, our students’ progress is constantly monitored and we can ensure effective liaison with parents and placing local authorities. Our links with local support services were judged to be outstanding in meeting the wider needs of our students.
We have a very high ratio of staff to students across both education and care. Class sizes are very small. Ongoing regular training ensures that staff are proactive and flexible in meeting students’ needs. Younger residential students live and go to school in Caldwell Hall which enables them to feel secure and supported as they move between home and school. This nurturing environment supports students as they develop positive interaction and the management of their behaviours.
Residential students are allocated a Key Worker who is dedicated to ensuring that the students’ needs are met and their voice heard. The Key Worker is an important part of our interdisciplinary team and is a key link between the school and parents.
Who is it for?
- Ages
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- From 8 to 19 years
- Supporting People With
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- Learning disability
- Autistic Spectrum
- Challenging Behaviour
- Profound or Multiple Needs
Accessibility
- Details
We have an interdisciplinary team consisting of highly skilled and experienced education, care and therapy staff. As part of their induction all staff undertake a comprehensive induction training programme which includes training in behaviour management strategy. Staff are given additional training over their probationary period which is specific to meeting the needs of the students. All staff working in Children’s Residential services are supported to complete Diploma Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce and Registered Managers are supported to achieve Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Services. Training is regularly refreshed and any improvements and alterations to best practice are cascaded throughout the school.
We have onsite Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists. Our Occupational Therapist works closely with our Teachers and care staff to create programmes which meet the sensory, social skills and physical needs of each student. The emphasis is on making skills functional.
Our Speech and Language Therapists (SALT) work with our students to give them skills to access learning, skills to function in society, motivation and confidence to communicate and the ability to generalise their skills in new settings and environments. In addition the SALT is responsible for ensuring all staff receive ongoing training in all aspects of communication.
We also have a full time Learning Disabilities Nurse who oversees the well-being and health needs of our young people. This includes person centred planning, medication, health issues and mental health issues. We also have excellent links with the local GP practice, Dentist and Opticians in the local town.
In addition we have input from a variety of professionals including Psychiatrists and Psychologists and a complementary Therapist.
We also have a Welfare Officer who provides an important link with all the services in the school and our young people. House Meetings are an important venue to discuss a variety of important issues such as brushing teeth; making choices about room decoration and how to respond to the fire alarm.
Costs
- Details
- Day Placements start from £102,200
Availability
- Referral Required?
- Yes
- Referral Details
Specialist schools and colleges take referrals from local authorities as part of their Education, Health and Care (EHC) and SEN processes, though some do accept referrals for privately funded students.
In Trafford, during the EHC process, parents may request a preference for a school of their choice either in mainstream or specialist provision. The local authority will consider this in making a decision about the outcome of the EHC needs assessment or following an annual review.
For more information on Trafford’s EHC processes, please see EHC Needs Assessments and Plans.
You can contact us if you are interested in your child having a place at the school: Caroline Parker, Group Referrals Manager, Tel: 01332 378 840, Email: info@senadgroup.com
Once we have spoken to your local authority we will carry out a multi-disciplinary assessment to confirm that we can meet your child’s needs and if so what education, health and care package would be required. We will plan your child’s transition with you and professionals to ensure this is as smooth as possible.
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