We provide a high quality service for young people. Although each young person is different and has potential of their own, a number of characteristics apply to all. We find that our young people have all experienced difficulties in schools, where their needs have not been met. They also have found it difficult to make strong and appropriate relationships with young people of their own age.
We are committed to providing an enriching and therapeutic environment. We encourage young people to make positive choices and engage in new experiences.
All adults must show they care in every aspect of their work. We know that adults form positive and important relationships.
- There is a high quality exchange of ideas across care and education. Opportunities to learn take place at all times.
- Excellent adult/young person ratio. This can be on 1:1 basis if required.
- Accommodation is of a high standard and is well maintained.
- We have a dedicated and highly skilled team.
- It is important that adults make clear plans so that we can develop plans so that young people can learn new skills. This is continued in all our houses, with an aim to develop skills that can be used when young people leave.
- Day education places are available where it is clear we can work in partnership with parents and the local authority.
- We can provide unique opportunities to extend placements for young people beyond their school leaving age, within our houses in local Fife towns. This allows young people to continue their progress and make the very real steps towards achieving independence.
- Adults are clear about expectations and boundaries, so that young people can develop an understanding of how to meet personal targets, and those of others.