Owlswick Children's Care Home and Special School, East Sussex

	Owlswick Independent School and Home
Children's Care Home and Special School

Why place a child at Owlswick?

If he or she...

Has history of placement/s not sustained
Finds learning difficult and struggles to make progress
Experiences rejection by peers causing low self-esteem and behavioural problems
Needs more attention in class and an individual education plan
Needs clear structures to fill a gap in his/her social skills and education
Wants to be part of a family-style group where respect for each other is a high priority
Requires help to overcome previous traumas
Would benefit from being in a place where strong links are forged between school, home and parents
Has health issues that require regular medication or treatment
Is vulnerable and needs additional supervision

and what he or she needs is...

A safe and secure place to live with in-house school all provided at a competitive cost
To recognise personal difficulties and develop strategies to overcome or cope with them
To build relationships in a welcoming and friendly environment
To learn to deal with anger and frustration
To receive recognition and praise for effort and achievement
To have therapy and counselling if and when required
To have indivdual help and learning support throughout school and home life
To receive training that will progressively work towards greater independence
To gain from group activities, team building, new experiences and challenges
To develop greater appreciation of moral values and positive attitudes towards others
To become more tolerant of others from different cultures, beliefs or backgrounds

If any of these statements are true of your child...

Owlswick can help: contact us to find out more!

For a brief summary of what Owlswick can offer, read on...

Warm welcoming friendly environment in beautiful surroundings
52 or 38 week residential placements
Competitive value for money fees
Each child has his or her own room
Achievements celebrated effort rewarded
Fully trained professional and committed staff
25 years successful experience in Care and Education
Recognised by the DfES with favourable reports from Ofsted
Individual support and attention; Education Plans for each child
Comprehensive Health Care Provision
Supervised leisure activities
Exciting adventure holidays
Children involved in Christmas presentation to family and friends
Independence Training Programme
Separate flat facilities for senior pupils
Excellent links with parents families and other agencies
Membership of clubs and social events facilitated
On site access to therapy and counselling
Staff have regular consultation and advice from Child Psychotherapist
Well equipped gym, art room and design & technology rooms
3 acres of spacious grounds with ideal scope for relaxing and playing
Links with local education colleges, and other training opportunities
Owlswick promotes strong moral values and positive attitudes towards others and provides access to Church club activities

We welcome all enquiries and are pleased to give advice over the phone or to arrange an appointment to visit us to see for yourself what Owlswick is able to offer. Please contact us!