Residential Places at Sunfield
Meaningful living and learning
Ruskin Mill Trust recognises that children and young people thrive in education when they have a supportive and nurturing residential environment.
The residential provision at Sunfield Garden School aims to create a space to process what they have learned and experienced during the day, a space that is welcoming, relaxing and where they feel comfortable and safe, and are supported to grow and develop.
We recognise that we cannot recreate their family home, but we work to provide opportunities for children to participate in the household, and develop a sense of belonging and positive wellbeing. A regular staff team works with children to provide consistency and routine. Children are invited to help decorate their bedrooms and place the items they have made at school around the home.
Children have opportunities to develop independent living skills as they participate in household activities including meal planning, shopping, budgeting and cleaning. This helps them develop a sense of ownership and responsibility. At all times, staff assess the child’s abilities and ensure appropriate support is provided to keep them safe.
The Seven Care Qualities
We pride ourselves on our Seven Care Qualities and support structures which can be adapted to help students overcome challenges, as well as providing opportunities for learning and progression. Staff continuously assess students’ abilities and ensure appropriate support is provided to keep them safe in an informed learning environment.
Click on any of the Seven Care Qualities below to learn more.
1. Rhythm
The care quality of rhythm can provide students with the benefits of regularity, flow, and the experience of sequencing and measuring.
2. Warmth
The care quality of warmth can provide students with the benefits of the being in an environment that is welcoming, receptive, and responsive.
3. Nourishment
The care quality of nourishment can provide students with the benefits of being in an environment that nurtures all their senses in positive ways
4. Trust
5. Constancy
The care quality of constancy provides students with the benefits of the being in an environment that is reliable, maintained and supportive of their positive growth and development.