As part of the investment a new respite unit for up to eight children and young people will also be opened in Lancashire to support young people and their families in times of need, providing flexibility, tailored packages and specifically designed programmes for short, medium and long-term respite care.
Oliver House School is a specialist co-educational day and residential school for boys and girls aged 6 to 19 with moderate to severe autistic spectrum conditions and associated learning difficulties.
Many of the young people at Oliver House School have been out of education for considerable periods of time. The school aims to encourage students to attend on a daily basis with support from the dedicated staff team.
Oliver House School adopts a multi-disciplinary approach to education and learning using best practice models. All students have access to the National Curriculum, which is adapted and modified according to the individual needs and abilities of each student.
Residential care is provided at four local off-site residential children's homes from 38 to 52 weeks of the year. Close links between education, care and therapy are maintained. Oliver House School also provides day placements for primary and secondary students.
Aspris Children's Services is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and care for children and young people aged four to 35 with Asperger Syndrome (AS), autistic spectrum disorders (ASD), social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), and specific learning difficulties associated with dyslexia.
Principal of Oliver House School said: "We were delighted to invite Julie to perform the opening of our great new facilities."
"Oliver House School aims to deliver the highest standards of education and care and the newly refurbished classrooms, which can accommodate separate teaching areas for students of different levels, have enhanced our provision further."
"We are also proud to utilise our expertise to offer short, medium and long-term respite care to provide young people with autistic spectrum conditions and learning difficulties a home from home environment that suits both their needs and those of their families."
Julie Hesmondhalgh said: "I've been really impressed with all the facilities at Oliver House. It's been absolutely wonderful to have a tour of the whole building, downstairs has been completely refurbished with lots of sensory equipment for the children and young people."
"Its been really interesting to hear what the children get from each room, as the new facilities are bespoke to the needs of young people with Autism. It's been wonderful hearing about how the children have developed since they've been at Oliver House and I feel like I've learnt a lot about the condition from my visit."
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