Lansdowne secure children's home
Lansdowne is a local authority run home in East Sussex. It is modern, purpose-built and physically secure. We provide care for up to seven young people, aged 10 to 17. Our ethos is child-focused and homely.
Each young person has a care plan ensuring support around agreed areas of work. This includes meeting education and health needs. They are encouraged to take part in individual and group work. This is designed to develop understanding and skills which will equip them once the terms of their secure order are met.
The nurturing environment and skilled staff ensure good outcomes for our residents. They develop positive relationships and feel supported to invest in themselves during their time here.
Education at Lansdowne
Lansdowne School is at the Home. It gives full-time education to all the young people who live there. This is in line with the local school term dates.
The school is a safe place where young people gain confidence and start learning again. They also develop independent learning skills.
Young people focus on developing core functional skills. Where appropriate, they undertake qualifications within a broad and balanced curriculum. The curriculum is structured into 5 key areas:
- Core - Maths, English, Science, PSHE
- The Wider World - Humanities
- Creative - Art, Music, Dance, Drama
- Life Skills - ICT, Careers, Food Technology, DT, PE, Horticulture, Animal Care
- Ready to Learn programme
Built into all areas of the curriculum are vocational pathways and career development. The school promotes careers and young people have regular access to an independent careers advisor.
Healthcare
Lansdowne helps young people who have been, or are at risk of being, sexually or criminally exploited. We also help those who engage in self-harming behaviours. Our holistic approach works with young people from the point of admission. We address all their physical and mental health needs. We also teach them how to make safe and healthy choices.
Our experienced staff work with the health team, which includes:
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Occupational Therapy
- Mental Health Nursing
- Physical Health Nursing
- Speech and Language Therapy
We also work with additional health teams outside Lansdowne to provide more support, including:
- Substance Misuse Practitioners
- GPs
- Sexual health nurses