The school’s facilities are set within 20 acres of parkland including a fishing lake, woodland, sports fields and an outdoor fitness trail and play equipment.
Resident students live in one of five houses based within the grounds and are supported by a dedicated team of experienced and highly qualified residential staff.
The 2022 Ofsted report into residential care says Swalcliffe Park School’s, “Children and families are thoroughly prepared for moves into, and eventually out of, the residential provision.
Their futures are addressed from the point of admission, with every support provided for pupils to gain as much independence as possible and be confident in moving on. This support continues well after pupils leave if they want to receive it and maximises the potential for students to continue the progress they have made at the school and to make a success of their lives.”
All of the houses have a welcoming, ‘homely’ feel. All students have their own rooms which have all recently been renovated to a very high standard and offer en-suite accommodation with digital key access for each student. Students are encouraged to personalise their rooms with items from home. Kitchen facilities and lounges in each house are designed to encourage family style living, independence and opportunities for socialising.
In the majority of cases, keyworkers for each resident student and their family will be a member of the residential house staff team who have particular concern for boy’s mental health and ensure all types of care are on hand as required.
Students can keep the same bedroom for the duration of their time at school.
If you need to contact the residential team after 5pm you can call the main school number or the house directly.
All general stationary used within curriculum lessons will be supplied for the students.
However, if students wish to bring their own stationary from home, they are welcome to do so.
Subject specific resources, such as novels, textbooks and revision materials, will also be supplied for the students.
In addition to the items of clothing required for the school day (please refer to ‘School Uniform – What to Wear’) all residential students will require the following items of clothing –
* Optional items of clothing
In addition to the items of clothing required for the school day and the residential house (please refer to ‘School Uniform – What to Wear’ and ‘Residential Clothing List’) all residential students will also require the following items –
Personal Care
* Optional items
Towels
All residential students are required to provide their own towels.
The following items listed, are not essential but may help to make the residential setting feel more homely –
Bedding
All residential students will be supplied with bedding from the school. However if students wish to bring additional bedding from home, they are welcome to do so.
Electronic Devices
All residential students are welcome to bring their electronic devices to school (mobile phones, hand-held gaming devices, games consoles, laptops and PC’s).
Food
All residential students will be provided with three meals a day. In addition to this, snacks, fruit and water will be available throughout the day. *
If any residential student wishes to supplement the school provision with food from home, they are welcome to do so. All residential students will be given a personal food storage location in their house kitchen.
* The school’s catering team will accommodate for all dietary requirements
If you need to contact the school to report a student absence, there are two options –
Option 1
Phone Reception at Swalcliffe Park School by calling 01295 780302.
Option 2
Send an email to your son’s Tutor and Keyworker.
Swalcliffe Park School has an on-site catering team who provide a wide range of meals and snacks for our students from Monday – Friday.
The catering team operates a rolling, three-week menu. If you require details of the latest menu, please contact your son’s Keyworker.
If any student wishes to supplement the school provision with food from home, they are more than welcome to do so.
All residential students will be provided with three meals a day. In addition to this, snacks, fruit and water will be available throughout the day. *
If any residential student wishes to supplement the school provision with food from home, they are welcome to do so. All residential students will be given a personal food storage location in their house kitchen.
* The school’s catering team will accommodate for all dietary requirements