Flexible placements built around individual need.
At Eden House, placements are designed around the individual young person, rather than simply providing an alternative place to learn.
Different placement pathways allow us to respond to different circumstances, levels of need and educational goals. The length and structure of a placement can be considered through assessment and adapted through regular review.
Working alongside schools, families and professionals, we focus on creating a clear pathway towards positive educational progression.
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A placement pathway shaped around individual need.
Eden House offers different placement pathways to support young people at different stages of their educational journey. Each placement is personalised, with progress and next steps reviewed throughout.
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6 WEEKS
Passport Placement
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Passport Placement
A focused short-term intervention designed to understand needs, stabilise learning and help establish the next appropriate step.
Purpose
- Short-term intervention
- Assessment and stabilisation
- Re-engagement with education
- Planning next steps
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12 WEEKS
12-Week Placement
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12-Week Placement
A longer period of personalised support focused on educational engagement, behaviour, routines and academic progress.
Purpose
- Increased educational engagement
- Behaviour support
- Academic progress
- Building positive routines
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18 WEEKS
18-Week Placement
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18-Week Placement
A longer-term intervention providing greater opportunity for academic development, personal growth and preparation for transition.
Purpose
- Longer-term intervention
- Greater depth of academic development
- Personal development
- Preparation for transition
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PERSONALISED
Full-Time Placement
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Full-Time Placement
Ongoing personalised provision for young people who require consistent educational support and longer-term pathway planning.
Purpose
- Ongoing personalised provision
- Consistent educational support
- Individualised learning
- Long-term pathway planning
Every placement is personalised. Placement length and structure may change where appropriate following assessment, progress and ongoing review.
A clear pathway from referral to progression.
Placements follow a structured process, while remaining flexible enough to respond to the individual needs and progress of each young person.
Referral
Relevant information is shared so the young person's circumstances and needs can be understood.
Assessment
Information, educational history and individual needs are considered to understand appropriate support.
Placement Agreed
The appropriate placement pathway and arrangements are agreed with the relevant people.
Personalised Learning Plan
Individual targets and priorities are established around educational, behavioural and personal development.
Regular Reviews
Progress is discussed collaboratively and targets can be reviewed as circumstances change.
Progress Monitoring
Attendance, engagement, behaviour and educational progress are monitored against agreed outcomes.
Transition Planning
The next stage is considered early so that transition can be planned with the relevant people.
Next Destination
The young person moves towards an appropriate next educational, training or employment pathway.
The journey is reviewed throughout the placement, allowing support and next steps to respond to progress and individual circumstances.
Everyone stays connected throughout the placement.
Effective communication helps keep a placement purposeful, responsive and focused on the agreed outcomes for each young person.
Collaborative support.
Schools, families and relevant professionals remain involved throughout the placement where appropriate. Information is shared to help everyone understand progress, changing needs and the next steps.
Reviews provide an opportunity to reflect on progress, consider current needs and make informed decisions about the next stage.
Schools Remain Involved
Schools are kept informed and involved throughout the placement, helping maintain continuity and shared understanding.
Families Included
Families and carers can be included in communication and review conversations where appropriate.
Regular Reviews
Reviews take place throughout the placement to consider progress, needs and whether targets remain appropriate.
Progress Monitoring
Attendance, engagement, behaviour and educational progress are monitored against agreed outcomes.
Transparent Communication
Clear communication helps everyone understand what is working, where support may need to change and what comes next.
Shared Next Steps
Transition and progression planning are considered collaboratively so the next destination can be prepared appropriately.
Regular communication keeps the placement connected, purposeful and focused on positive educational progression.
Supporting meaningful educational progression.
Every placement is built around individual goals. Depending on the young person's circumstances and progress, support may contribute towards a range of positive educational and personal outcomes.
Improved Attendance
Supporting young people to develop more consistent engagement with education where appropriate.
Increased Engagement
Rebuilding participation in learning through personalised support, meaningful activities and achievable goals.
Behaviour & Self-Regulation
Developing strategies that can support emotional regulation, behaviour and positive participation in learning.
Academic Progress
Supporting progress towards individual educational targets through a personalised learning approach.
Improved Confidence
Creating opportunities for young people to recognise progress, develop strengths and build confidence in learning.
Successful Reintegration
Where appropriate, supporting a planned transition back into mainstream education or another suitable setting.
Post-16 Education, Training or Employment
Helping young people work towards an appropriate next destination, which may include further education, training, employment or another purposeful pathway.
These are possible areas of progression rather than guaranteed outcomes. Progress will depend on the young person's circumstances, needs, engagement and agreed targets.
Clear answers about placement pathways.
Placement arrangements are individual, and exact details are agreed through discussion, assessment and ongoing review.
How long does a placement last?
Placement length depends on the pathway selected, the young person's individual needs, progress and agreed goals. Short-term placements may be extended where appropriate following review.
Can a placement be extended?
Yes. Where appropriate, an extension can be considered through ongoing assessment, progress monitoring and discussion with the relevant school, family and professionals.
Can pupils attend part-time?
Attendance arrangements depend on the young person's individual circumstances and the agreed placement plan. Part-time arrangements can be discussed with Eden House and the referring professionals.
How often are placements reviewed?
Placements are reviewed regularly, with the timing depending on the placement and individual needs. Reviews consider progress against agreed educational, behavioural and personal development outcomes.
Who decides when a placement ends?
The end of a placement or transition to the next pathway is considered collaboratively by Eden House, the school and relevant professionals and family members where appropriate. Decisions are informed by progress, individual needs and the next appropriate step.
How are schools involved during a placement?
Schools remain involved throughout the placement through information sharing, regular communication, progress updates, reviews and transition planning. This helps keep the placement connected to the young person's wider educational journey.
Let’s discuss the right placement pathway.
Every young person's circumstances are different. We'd welcome the opportunity to discuss whether Eden House is the right provision and which placement pathway may be most appropriate.