Education

As part of the structured programme, the unit provides 20 hours of educational provision per week. Poplar Education Unit is in the main hospital building and consists of three classrooms. It is supported by a head teacher, key teachers who are subject leads, and learning support assistance. The education unit is staffed by teachers from Essex County Council, and the unit is Ofsted Registered.

The unit follows the National Curriculum. All young people are assessed to attend our unit soon after admission, and each young person is allocated a key teacher. Part of the role of the education team is to liaise with a young person’s current school/college/education provider and work and progress can be shared to continue to support your learning whilst in hospital. They also support reintegration back into a young person’s own school/college. The education programme includes trips off the hospital site for educational learning. Parents/carers will be provided with regular updates on progress from the education team.

Our class and music rooms