Craighalbert

Last week, Craighalbert Parent Partnership hosted a relaxing Sound Bath session for parents and carers, delivered by Deborah from Flourish with Deborah.

The session provided an opportunity for parents and carers to take some time for themselves, unwind and focus on their own wellbeing in a calm and welcoming environment.

Through the Parent Partnership, families have access to a wide range of activities, events and wellbeing opportunities, recognising the important role that parents and carers play in supporting their children every day.

A huge thank you to Deborah for delivering such a wonderful session and to everyone who came along.

HMIE recognised that staff at Craighalbert have “high expectations of children and young people”.

Inspectors noted that staff work together effectively to meet children's communication, learning, health and care needs while respecting their rights and supporting them to achieve their potential.

We believe every child deserves opportunities to learn, participate, achieve and be heard.

A full copy of the inspection report and more information about Craighalbert can be found at www.craighalbert.org.uk.

Happy Fathers Day, to all the dads, grandads, father figures and carers who make such a difference in the lives of the children and young people we support.

Thank you for everything you do, from the everyday moments to the extraordinary things that often go unseen.

We hope you have a wonderful day!

Members of the Craighalbert team recently attended the CALL Scotland ASL Technology Conference, where they engaged with a range of thought-provoking sessions focused on assistive technology, accessibility and inclusive practice.

The event provided valuable opportunities to explore emerging developments, reflect on approaches that support communication, participation and learning, and consider ways to further enhance person-centred practice across our service.

It was also an excellent opportunity to connect with colleagues, share ideas and learn from the experiences of others, helping us to continue developing inclusive, evidence-informed approaches that support children and young people to access, communicate and participate more fully.

We are delighted to share the outcome of our recent HMIE inspection.

Inspectors evaluated Craighalbert as:
⭐ Very Good – Learning, Teaching and Assessment
⭐ Very Good – Raising Attainment and Achievement

The report highlights a number of significant strengths across the Centre, including our “positive school culture”, “highly qualified and very well-trained staff”, “effective integrated working between education and health staff”, support for communication, and the “very good progress” children and young people are making.

“We are delighted to have received such a positive HMIE report which recognises the unique contribution and positive impact of Craighalbert for children with complex communication, learning, health and care needs in Scotland. The report clearly demonstrates the strengths of our current approaches and reflects the strong commitment of our team to work together to support children and young people to thrive and achieve.” Heather Gray, Craighalbert CEO

We would like to thank our children and young people, families, staff, trustees and supporters for their contribution to this positive outcome.

A full copy of the inspection report and more information about Craighalbert can be found at www.craighalbert.org.uk/post/hmie-inspection.

Today we are delighted to welcome families to Craighalbert for a Parent Carer Wellbeing Day.

Organised by our Parent Partnership, this special event has been made possible through the support of Yoga-Bility and PAMIS, who are providing relaxing yoga and massage sessions for parents and carers.

Caring for a child with complex needs can be rewarding, but it can also be demanding. Opportunities like this give parents and carers valuable time to focus on their own wellbeing, connect with others who understand their experiences and take a well deserved moment to recharge.

These sessions can be a real lifeline for families, and we are incredibly grateful to Yoga-Bility and PAMIS for provide this wonderful opportunity.

As part of Volunteers' Week, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our incredible Board of Trustees.

Our Trustees generously volunteer their time, expertise and experience to help guide the strategic direction of Craighalbert, ensure strong governance, and support us in delivering the very best outcomes for the children, young people and families we support.

While much of their work takes place behind the scenes, their commitment, leadership and dedication play a vital role.

We are fortunate to have a Board that is passionate about our mission, ambitious for the children and young people we support, and committed to helping Craighalbert continue to grow and thrive.

Thank you to each and every one of our Trustees for the difference you make.