We want your time at Starley to be a happy time. We hope you will feel safe, respected and cared for. We all aim to treat each other how we would like to be treated.

We will do everything we can to help you grow in confidence and develop new skills. You will have a key worker and other adults who will understand your needs, and they will always be available to offer you support. We are very proud of the quality of relationships that young people and adults develop. Sometimes we receive visits from adults who remember being at our school. That makes us feel really good.

You will try new things and be excited, and sometimes things will feel like they are going wrong. Part of growing up is learning from the things that we do. It is not the end of the world if things do not work out, you will be able to talk to an adult about what happened. We are good at sorting out problems.

As you grow in confidence you will be given a wider choice of opportunities. Our motto is 'Choose Well and Do Well'.

  • Adults are expected to be clear about expectations so that they can help you get things right.
  • Sometimes you may feel worried or that you have been treated unfairly or are unhappy. There are lots of people you can talk to at Starley, and we will remind you about other people who can help.
  • You will have your own bedroom. You can decorate your room in a way to make it feel like your place.
  • You will get pocket money on a weekly basis. You can earn more by doing very well.
  • We have super food at Starley. You will be able to be directly involved in preparing meals and developing your confidence. You can be involved in making choices about meals.
  • You will have opportunities to be involved in buying your clothes. We will help you understand about spending money sensibly.
  • We are very clear that bullying is wrong – we work very hard to make you feel safe at Starley.
  • We have a School Council and any young person can join. You can speak about things that you would like to change. The Council helps young people feel part of Starley and it can make decisions that directly affect all.
  • Adults understand how to manage difficult behaviour, and will help you find new ways to manage your problems.