Whether a young person stays for a short period to prepare for integration to mainstream schooling, or studies for some time for an accredited qualification, we provide a framework of choice, and developmental programmes.
A team of specialists supports Springboard to teach subjects such as
Information Technology in a modern fully-networked computer suite, Graphic Design, Art and Drama as therapeutic media and sporting activities.
Springboard maintains a minimum staff : pupil ratio of 1 : 2. All teaching staff are fully qualified teachers with specialisms which include English, Mathematics, Science, Special Educational Needs, Business Studies, Philosophy & Modern Languages. The Directors are happy to provide full details of staffing on request.
Springboard employ a number of Education Project Workers to enable the children to access the curriculum. Their qualifications include training in Special Needs, classroom support, First Aid,Youth & Community Studies, trampolining & therapeutic support.
A teacher qualified in Teaching English as a Foreign Language is employed to support pupils for whom English is an additional language. Staff are experienced in working with asylum seekers and young people from other cultures and are sensitive to their welfare needs.
Springboard enables young people to develop social understanding in order to develop social skills. Our small classes provide an opportunity for pupils to value each other in a culture of teaching and learning.
