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Wilsic Hall School: providing outstanding education and lifechanging opportunities Wilsic Hall School is a specialist residential school, offering flexible education and care for up to 52 weeks per year, for people aged 11 to 19. The people supported by the service have complex needs including behaviour that may challenge and a learning disability, often in association with autism. Based in a beautiful rural setting, with ready community access, the people at Wilsic Hall School live in high-quality accommodation within the 14 acres of school grounds. Wilsic offers a range of homely flats, semi-detached and detached houses where people have their own space to relax and have fun. Hesley Group’s unique approach, dedicated staff and a compelling belief that what they do makes a difference to people’s lives goes a long way. But sometimes others can say it so much better and at Hesley they’re always proud to share their feedback and success stories. Recent Ofsted inspections have proven that they really do what they say they do when it comes to the care and education Hesley offers within their service at Wilsic Hall School, rating them an “Outstanding” school for education and awarding “Good” as their rating for care. Pursuing a lifelong dream A recent success story tells of how a young adult living at Wilsic Hall School has recently taken a huge step forward in achieving one of his dreams with the support he received from his committed staff team. Ashley’s ambition was to have a career working with animals. After successfully holding a position as a Volunteer at Heeley City Farm for a couple of years, he took the decision to branch out into animal rescue and apply for a position working within the The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). WWW.SENMAGAZINE.CO.UK
Having sent for, completed and returned an application form, Ashley received correspondence from the RSPCA, telling him that he would need to complete online training courses leading to nationally recognised certificates approved by The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA). He subsequently successfully completed courses in Manual Handling, Fire Training and General Health and Safety Training, and in doing so, fulfilled the requirements set out by the RSPCA for him to access induction training with them. Following the completion of his induction training, Ashley was offered a post working as an Animal Care Volunteer, which he gladly accepted. He loves his job and has a great understanding of the responsibilities it brings with it. He described his first day as “amazing” and said he is looking forward to next time.
If you would like to arrange a visit to Wilsic Hall School or speak to someone about a potential referral, please contact Mark Ritchie on: 07876 707374 or email: mark.ritchie@hesleygroup.co.uk Alternatively, call the freephone referrals line: 0800 055 6789 or email: referralenquiries@hesleygroup.co.uk
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