“As an organisation, we’ve never been great at shouting about the work we do, and neither our prospectus nor website will ever truly be able to explain at length the work that goes into supporting and caring for every young person that comes through our doors at Employability Solutions. 

We feel that our duty of care extends beyond the school day. Opportunities for students are personalised and carefully planned. Parents and students will refer to ES as a ‘family’ and this is also how we see ourselves”.

The strong links we have built within local communities and with families ensure we have a network of people all working to help our students exceed expectations and achieve outcomes far beyond their starting point;

Safeguarding 

‘Safeguarding is everyone’s Business’

Employability Solutions Independent School is fully committed to the Safeguarding of students and staff and those who have direct links with the school.

We actively promote the positive welfare of our students and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and partners to endorse and practice this commitment at all times.

Staff are fully-trained in Safeguarding to the appropriate level and within the relevant Local Authority, ensuring they
are familiar with the processes. Designated Safeguarding Leads in each centre have two deputies working together to competently handle safeguarding issues.

Safeguarding training is updated annually as a minimum and staff access additional CPD training, for example, Youth Mental Health First Aid and Online Safety.

Pastoral Care

The wellbeing of our students is given the highest priority.
We know that for students to learn well, they need to feel happy and be safe. That’s why at each of our centres, we have a dedicated lead for Student Services, providing an outstanding Pastoral support service.

Staff are always on hand to offer a listening ear and support in times of need and using tried and tested coaching methods our pastoral team will nurture, guide and challenge every young person in our care to make progress that is personal to them.

Our dedicated team are there to raise the aspirations and encourage every young person to reach their full potential. The importance of friendship and healthy, active lifestyles is regularly emphasised, and we provide a rich and diverse curriculum of enrichment and community involvement. Every student is encouraged throughout their journey to participate actively in projects, volunteering or activities which will provide meaningful benefit in our community.

Student efforts are rewarded in all sorts of ways appropriate to the individual, and their victories celebrated through our celebration and reward assemblies.

Promoting Positive Behaviour

We have high expectations of our students and believe that they will learn, feel safe, secure and positive about themselves if they have clear and consistent boundaries.

Our school successfully creates a welcoming, calm and purposeful atmosphere in which students are valued as individuals and treated with dignity and respect.
Small class sizes, longer contact time and excellent resources ensure the learning environment is conducive to positive behaviour. In keeping with our ethos, our restorative approach to handling mistakes gives the students an opportunity to take responsibility for their actions, make amends and move forward. We do this through structured coaching conversations, guidance and support.