Residential Care

Residential pupils at St John’s live in mixed groups of between seven and twelve children. These groups are:

Sherwood Valley      Arden River
Sherwood Glen      Arden Wood
Post-16 Group     Arden Forest

Accommodation
Each residential group has its own sitting room and dining area as well as separate bedroom accommodation for pupils. Our Post-16 students have recently refurbished accommodation, which is in a separate wing of the school.This accommodation comprises two sitting rooms, a kitchen, games and tutorial area, as well as a Post-16 office, which is used for group meetings. Each student has his or her own study bedroom.

A Caring Community
Care staff are available day and night. They help our young people with all aspects of residential life, both in practical tasks and group living.

Once homework has been completed, a full programme of activities is available to pupils both in school and in the local community e.g. sport and use of the school’s multi-gym, trips to the cinema, bowling, swimming, themed evenings and regular discos.

When children join the school community they receive a “Welcome Booklet” which contains important information about the school such as the organisation of the residential groups, group activities and useful names and telephone numbers.

Keeping In Touch
Throughout the week they are in school, pupils are encouraged keep in touch with home through letters, email, fax, or minicom and each residential group has a direct line.