News and events
The Supreme Court Exhibition – Koestler Awards 2017
STORY TIME is an exhibition curated by the Koestler Trust in collaboration with Victim Support, at the invitation of the UK Supreme Courts Arts Trust. The exhibition explores the creative ways in which stories can be told through visual means. Each piece on display has been made by an entrant under 18 and selected from […]
All Different, All Equal: Anti-bullying Week
Students took part in activities to complete an AQA award. The quality of conversation and discussion was overwhelmingly positive, with all our students showing a good understanding of issues around bullying and a very real empathy with victims of bullying and the damaging effect it can have on people.
Ofsted inspection 21-23 November 2017
The Atkinson Secure Children’s Home is currently being inspected by Ofsted (21, 22 and 23 November). If you are a parent or carer and you would like to speak to the Ofsted inspectors about Atkinson, then please call us on 01392 457 999 and ask to speak to one of the managers. Thank you.
Children in Need 2017
Throughout the school day, an exercise bike was kept in motion by the young people and staff. This endurance exercise was rewarded by a joint effort of completing over 140 km. This is the equivalent of cycling from Exeter to beyond Bournemouth!
Speech and Language award
As a result, a number of other local authorities have expressed an interest in following the Devon example by integrating a similar provision of speech and language therapy for young people who offend or are in danger of offending.
Restorative Service Quality Mark award
We are delighted to announce that Atkinson has been approved the Restorative Service Quality Mark (RSQM) award for a further three years.
Koestler Awards 2017
It has been another very good year for Atkinson students in the annual Koestler Awards. We have our first results back as part of the Under 18s Fast Forward Programme.
Anti-bullying week at Atkinson 26-30 June 2017
Anti-Bullying Week shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all young people, teachers and carers to take action against bullying throughout the year. The theme this year is ‘All Different, All Equal’.
Art workshops at the Atkinson School
During last term’s Art Week, the students at the Atkinson School had the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops.
Atkinson has been awarded funding by DFE to support the STAIRS project.
For Atkinson, this will mean additional psychology time for our young people and we will be working with the National STAIRS team to embed this practice across the home.