Residental Care
Applied Care and Development is a quality residential child care service to local authorities for young people aged 8 to 18yrs with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex needs such as autistic spectrum disorder, learning difficulties and problematic sexualised behaviour.
We also have capacity for a transitional stage of 18 to 24yrs to assist young people in steps towards independence. Our services are designed to meet the individual needs of each young person by providing a safe, nurturing environment where we facilitate growth and personal development through dedicated programmes of support. Our positive links with partner agencies and the local community ensure a stable environment for young people to flourish. Our homes are based in beautiful rural locations within Dumfries and Galloway and the Highlands. The needs of each young person determines the type of service applied. In providing consistency in our therapeutic approach to the health and wellbeing of young people, we practice a minimum of 1:1 staffing support. ACAD draws on the expertise of our independent consultant psychologist, therapist and specialists in providing the best quality care and support to young people. Using tools such as the wellbeing indicators of SHANARRI, My World Triangle and the Resilience Matrix in our planning and assessment, our practice follows the GIRFEC agenda of multi-agency and interdisciplinary working through one cohesive Child’s Plan.
Education
ACAD Education: Netherlea School
Netherlea School is a registered independent school. We are a Qualifications Scotland Approved Centre and are regularly inspected by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIE).
Fully embracing the Curriculum for Excellence, we support our young people to build core capacities and become:
- Successful Learners
- Confident Individuals
- Effective Contributors
- Responsible Citizens
A Pupil-Centred Approach to Learning
Our pupils are directly involved in the design, direction and development of their individual learning pathways. We expand on each young person’s areas of interest, building the confidence, self-belief and academic foundations that they need to succeed.
Students work towards formal QS National Qualifications (from National 2 to Higher levels), as well as wider achievement vocational options, such as ASDAN modules, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and the John Muir Award.
Skills for Work and Post-School Transitions
As our young people move into the Senior Phase of school, we place a strong emphasis on careers education and real-world skills development. We work closely with key local partners, including Skills Development Scotland, and Developing the Young Workforce – Dumfries and Galloway, to provide comprehensive careers advice and practical transition planning.
Through our independent living programmes, young people learn essential life skills, equipping them with the tools necessary to make safe, positive and independent choices about their future.
We collaborate extensively with community businesses to arrange appropriate work placements. Furthermore, we actively guide our young people towards further education, helping them to make smooth transitions and successful introductions to local colleges and training providers.
To learn more about our tailored educational environment, curriculum pathways, and to make a referral, please visit the Netherlea School page or reach-out via our ACAD Contact and Referrals Page.
