The main characteristics of Aidenswood are definitely the children, they are happy, friendly and thriving. They have fantastic vibrant personalities. The children have welcoming and friendly relationships with staff and engage in good quality key working and direct work throughout their time here. The young people attend education every day and they make the most out of being in care and utilise the opportunities that they are given. All the teachers here put 100% effort into the child and their really shows on when they first come to Aidenswood school and where they are now. Home, education, and therapy work in triangulation together and strive for the best outcomes for the children, this consists of regular MDT meetings, team around child meetings and therapy & educations presence in team meetings and children’s meetings. The staff team at Aidenswood house have nothing but the children’s best interests at heart and will go above any beyond to create experiences and memories for the young people throughout their time with us. We engage in children’s quarterly consultations, young person’s meeting. We personalise our young person’s bedrooms too! All of our children have memory books which they contribute too and enjoy showing their families when they visit! The home promotes and supports a variety of activities for example go carting, gym, ice cream farm, roller skating, ice skating, boxing, house BBQ’s inviting family, house sports day, action for happiness (via therapy).