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Outcomes
Outcomes, Education and
the ASDAN Programme
At Cascade our ethos is to ensure that we lead
the way in the provision of care combined with
the continuation of life-long learning within a rich
learning environment.
Cascade supports each individual to receive
the best possible education delivered by highly
qualified and knowledgeable practitioners led by
specialists in Health and Wellbeing, Education
and Community. They set realistic goals for social,
intellectual, physical and emotional development,
accompanied by differentiated activities to cater
for each individual’s needs.
Sexual Relationship Education is an extremely
important aspect of an individual’s education,
therefore it is addressed with extreme care,
sensitivity and respect.
Within all of the homes the Asdan* (Award
Scheme Development Accreditation Network)
is in place for the inclusion of all individuals.
Asdan is an international awarding body offering
a wide range of opportuntities for curriculum
development. Cascade promotes the Personal
and Social Development scheme which helps
the individuals to work towards independent
living; regardless of age, gender, ability, disability,
ethnicity or cultural diversity.
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Cascade also offers its learners ‘Transition
Challenges’ work plus Asdan ‘Short Courses’, for
example: Gardening, Animal Care, Sports and
Fitness and Food Wise; there are thirty to choose
from. Some tasks can be completed within ten
hours which means that the students obtain
short-term rewards and taste success maybe for
the first time in their educational careers.
A wide range of teaching styles, skills and
resources are used and there is a strict regime
of continual assessment internally which helps
to monitor the students understanding and
progress. External moderation and sampling
of work is evidenced on a regular basis and the
individuals are accredited for their achievements,
culminating in ‘Awards Presentation Days’.
What we offer
Cascade seeks out appropriate work placements
and employment for their students securing
positive links between themselves and the
wider community.
Cascade homes are well equipped with a
variety of technology ranging from interactive
whiteboard tables, laptops, overhead projectors
and sensory appliances.
Moreover, Cascade celebrates student’s
artistic ability and creativity by displaying
their work in bespoke picture frames within
their environment. They are invited to be
actively involved in enhancing and decorating
their personal living space and to keep it in a
presentable, clean and tidy order.
Cascade delivers an educational service that
strives to achieve outstanding practice in
all spheres. Cascade believes in continuity,
consistency and progression; respecting
individuals’ choice, interests and abilities.
Moreover, every child and adult deserves to
succeed and be given a chance for a better
quality of life through education.
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