2019 Social Care Awards

8 GHP / Social Care Awards 2019 , Cedar House School A member of the Witherslack Group, Cedar House School is an established and highly-regarded provision within social care and educational sectors. The school has been caring and educating children and young people for over 20 years. Over this time, it has obtained a track record of realising outstanding outcomes for pupils, both in terms of academic achievement and personal development. Central to the school’s success in supporting a diverse range of pupils with different needs is its outstanding 38-week residential provision, where all staff work collectively to provide pupils with high-quality care. There is genuine warmth, respect and Best Specialist Residential School 2019 - North England & Excellence Award for Mental Health Support - North England Cedar House School is a co-educational, independent, specialist day and residential school on the North Yorkshire/ Lancashire border providing high quality education and care for children between the ages of 7 and 18. The school meets the needs of a diverse group of pupils exhibiting social, emotional andmental health difficulties, alongside a range of other associated conditions, as we found out whenwe profiled it to showcase how it came to win one of our prestigious 2019 Social Care Awards. trust between pupils and staff with strong, long-lasting and often life- changing relationships formed. Additionally, there is a comprehensive, integrated and school wide therapeutic offering, which is embedded throughout the whole school and delivered by expert practitioners - giving pupils direct access to specialist services on site. Therapeutic staff work closely and flexibly with residential staff and teachers, adopting a team-centred approach. This provides pupils with a multi-disciplinary approach to their care and education. Looking to the future, Cedar House School will continue to strive towards excellence in education and continue to provide its pupils with the support they need to succeed. Contact Details: Company: Cedar House School Contact: Kathryn Taylor Website: witherslackgroup.co.uk/cedar-house-school