A nurturing & boundaried environment
When children demonstrate challenging behaviours, due to childhood trauma and environmental impacts, there is a need to see the child behind the manifested behaviours, and support them to identify the causes.
By providing a nurturing and boundaried environment, with highly trained and experienced staff, SWEC ensure each child’s emotional wellbeing and development of their self-regulation, are promoted throughout our care. Through a non-sanctioned based ethos, where adults are attuned to individual children's needs, we provide a wide range of opportunities for young people to improve their self-esteem and develop emotionally and academically.
Residential Children’s Homes
SWEC believe the care and environment we provide, should be as we would expect for our own children. Our homes accommodate a small numbers of children and young people (usually two), to provide a greater sense of ownership and belonging for each individual.
Our aim is to provide a sense of permanency for children and young people and, as such, personalisation of their rooms and significant input into to home decoration and outdoor space design, is encouraged.
Home support can be provided on a one-to-one or two-to-one basis, dependent on an individual's needs. In all our homes, children and young people have access to a wide variety of support and interventions, including psychological assessment.
Education
From home education to specialist or alternative provisions, colleges and mainstream schools, SWEC believe that all children and young people have a right to an education, which meets their individual needs and abilities.
As experienced educationalists, we seek to promote both formal and informal education opportunities throughout our services. SWEC have relationships with a variety of educations providers and we encourage all children and young people to access a broad curriculum, meeting their academic, social and emotional education needs.
We believe that an holistic approach to education is essential and everyday offers opportunities for informal learning, enhancing life skills and emotional intelligence. Outdoor and environmental activities are encouraged to build self-esteem and embrace the beautiful North Devon area.
SWEC work with the children and young people in our care and their placing authorities, to ensure access to suitable education provisions. We can provide bespoke academic education packages and, promote outdoor activities throughout all of our homes.
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- Young Person - age 17They just get me; I am honest about what I’m doing or thinking, and they support me properly. My risks have reduced because of my relationships here and being able to be open, before I hid everything and went missing all the time.