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Trends in the provision of residential educational placements available for young people with learning disabilities/autism in England
- Authors:
- TOMLINSON Serena Rose Louisa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 22(4), 2017, pp.222-229.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: Little is known about the characteristics of residential educational settings for young people with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) in England. Previous research has focussed on the characteristics and experiences of the young people attending such settings rather than the setting itself; therefore, an overview of national provision is needed. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach: As part of a larger project, data were collected for all residential schools and colleges in England. Data relate to settings offering residential provision for at least 4 nights per week for 30 weeks per year, either at the school/college itself, or in an associated residential home. Due to the remit of the main project, settings offering placements only to young people aged under 16 were excluded. Data were collected from a range of sources, including school/college websites, Ofsted and Department for Education resources, and liaison directly with the setting. Findings: In total, 342 residential educational settings were identified with 57 of these offering post-16 provisions only. A range of data is presented about these settings, including location, placement numbers and types available, age range catered for, special educational needs categories registered for, governance arrangements (e.g. LA maintained, privately owned, and charitable organisation), and Ofsted educational ratings. Originality/value: These data provide a national overview of residential educational settings for young people with IDD. This enables a clearer picture of the location and type of provision offered and allows comparisons both within and between areas. (Publisher abstract)
Citizenship in further education: next steps in personalised transition: a discussion paper in association with ibk iniatives and Maddocks Associates
- Authors:
- MURRAY Pippa, SHEPHERD Jane
- Publisher:
- Centre for Welfare Reform
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 12p.
- Place of publication:
- Sheffield
This discussion paper outlines the need for, and the possibility of, significant progress in personalising support in further education for young disabled people. Currently, many young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities are not provided opportunities to extend their learning, but instead are offered day centre provision or out of area residential placements. Residential colleges and care homes cost a great deal, seldom have a positive impact on people’s lives, and rarely lead to improved outcomes. This proposal supports the development of local further education in order that young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities going to Further Education colleges are helped to create meaningful and fulfilling lives. It argues that a personalised response creates a greater chance of disabled adults remaining within their communities as opposed to going into residential care homes. In addition, a personalised package is likely to offer significant cost savings over residential care.
Help to move on: transition pathways for young people with learning difficulties in residential schools and colleges
- Authors:
- HESLOP Pauline, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Bristol. Norah Fry Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 91p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
The study by the Norah Fry Research Centre at the University of Bristol and HFT (The Home Farm Trust) found that the move from school or college is a stressful time for families and young people with learning disabilities. Despite government guidance on transition planning for this group of young people, the distance away from home often gets in the way of careful and timely planning for the next move. For the 15 young people who took part in the research, there appeared to be a lack of meaningful choice about what to do next other than remaining in residential education or training. Paid work did not feature as a strong possibility for the future. The study found that families and young people wanted more help and support to steer themselves through this tricky stage in their lives. Better information, more forward planning and sustained relationships with key professionals were all things which families thought would make a positive difference. Initial research findings from the study were used by ‘Action Learning Sets’ in five local authorities in south-west England who wanted to review and improve transition pathways for this group of vulnerable young people.
Young, disabled and forgotten: report of the John Grooms inquiry into the needs of young disabled people
- Author:
- CHRISTOPHIDES Rachael
- Publisher:
- John Grooms
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 134p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Young disabled people, often with severe and complex conditions, are being denied a real choice about how and where they live. Lack of government funding, a postcode lottery of services, a chronic lack of data and negative attitudes about "residential care" among some policy-makers and professionals are to blame. More than a third of young disabled adults living in care homes are housed inappropriately, the report shows. According to the best available data, at least 9,000 are living in settings designed for a different client group - often in homes for older people.
Young, disabled and forgotten: report of the John Grooms inquiry into the needs of young disabled people: summary findings and recommendations
- Author:
- CHRISTOPHIDES Rachael
- Publisher:
- John Grooms
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 9p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Young disabled people, often with severe and complex conditions, are being denied a real choice about how and where they live. Lack of government funding, a postcode lottery of services, a chronic lack of data and negative attitudes about "residential care" among some policy-makers and professionals are to blame. More than a third of young disabled adults living in care homes are housed inappropriately, the report shows. According to the best available data, at least 9,000 are living in settings designed for a different client group - often in homes for older people.
Mission impossible?
- Author:
- GEORGE Mike
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 22.3.01, 2001, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at how a social worker dealt with a teenager with learning difficulties and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Institutional and community living in Australia
- Authors:
- GRIFFIN Tim, PARMENTER Trevor R.
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 4(1), January 1999, pp.39-43.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Discusses the current trend away from institutional living to community living of people with learning difficulties in Australia. Looks at the challenges for policy-makers and service-funders.
Care in the community for young people with learning disabilities: the client's voice
- Author:
- SINSON Janice
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 166p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Presents the process of moving from hospital into the community from a service user point of view. Describes the experiences of staff, families and residents.
Living away from home: the legal impact on young people with severe learning difficulties
- Author:
- LYON Christina M.
- Publisher:
- Barnardo's
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 350p.,
- Place of publication:
- Keele
Detailed research study on variations in legal status of young people with severe learning difficulties in residential and foster care, with close analysis of the relevant legislation.
The move from Barford House: an account of a residential service before and after a move to ordinary housing
- Author:
- COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HANDICAP EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION
- Publisher:
- Community and Mental Handicap Educational and Research Association
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 75p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A combined account of two evaluations, using PASS, of a residential service for children and young people with mental handicaps before and after the service moved from a single site into seven dispersed ordinary houses.