Cycling Skills During September staff took 23 students across all our provisions in Carshalton to Sutton cycling pavilion. Students had a mixed cycling ability level with some experienced riders and others who had limited or no prior experience. The session was a great success and even staff got involved!
Big Thank You to Angela!
Environmental Awareness
This Autumn, our STEPs students are helping the environment by litter-picking in Grove Park. The students have already collected two black sacks full of recyclable litter. Local businesses are supporting our students on their quest to improve the local environment by displaying posters created by our students to encourage the local community to recycle and use the bins provided.
Creative Communication
Our Games Design & ESOL students have started working with the Attic Theatre Company on a weekly basis building on communication skills. The workshops encourage peer communication, help build confidence and self esteem in a fun and interactive way. We look forward seeing our students develop over the year.
Good Hair Day
The salon has been a buzz of activity with Level 3 students already completing hairdressing services on clients. Students on entry level to Level 2 are completing blow-dries and hair-ups on their peers. We look forward to next months update after they have visited the Excel Centre for Salon International.
Counselling
SDT are please to welcome back Karise Berry, a certified counsellor. Karise is in our Carshalton centre every Thursday. We are able to offer our young people a course of 6 week counselling sessions. This is a confidential service and only Safeguarding concerns would be reported back to the DSL/DDSL.
Well-being Stockroom Any Student and/or their families who are experiencing financial hardship have access to our well-being cupboard to enable them to access:
· Weather appropriate clothing
· Feminine Hygiene products
· Toiletries
SDT are also considering providing long-life food for students experiencing financial hardship.
Staff Bio of the Month - Vicky Douglas
Hi, I’m Vicky. I am the Learning Support Manager. I have worked for SDT for 4 years. I am mainly based in Carshalton, although I do visit our other sites. I look after students with Special Educational Needs. I conduct the consultations & interviews for EHCP applicants. I write bespoke support plans for LSAs to follow and conduct the annual reviews. I work closely with SALT & OT, and arrange activities such as Art & Animal therapy.
Please feel free to call or email me with any questions regarding our SEN provision.
Learners can come and visit me at any time!!
To wrap up this months blog, please take a minute to read a poem written by an anonymous student...
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