Each young person at Apple Orchard is allocated a keyworker. They meet weekly and this provides a regular opportunity for the young person to talk about their week and voice any concerns or worries they may have. The keyworker is responsible for attending reviews and submitting monthly progress reports.
The team at Apple Orchard invest considerable time in arranging a variety of in-house and outdoor activities. We have trained lifeguards within the staff team, which enables the young people to go swimming and on coastal trips in safety. Other activities we offer include camping trips, mountain biking, golf, football, bowling, cinema and theatre nights. During school holidays we have a programme of activities which include visits to theme parks and activity centres.
Every year the boys have an opportunity to help plan and organise a weeks holiday. These have been hugely successful and much enjoyed by both boys and staff.
In addition to this there is an annual camping
trip which is supervised by our head teacher and care staff.
Birthdays and Christmas can be a difficult time for young people who are
away from their homes and family. The team here are dedicated to making
these occasions enjoyable and memorable.
A lot of time and preparation is invested by the
whole team in making Apple Orchard a special place for young people to live.
We know from past experience that despite young people being away from home,
we can provide them with positive memories at special times
of the year.
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