Students lap up new Go Karts
On Friday 23 June Young Epilepsy hosted the launch of new Go Karts, which were funded by various donors.
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The latest from St Piers School & College
Wheelyboat launch steers St Piers students to fun outdoors
On Friday 23 June Young Epilepsy hosted the launch of a Coulam Wheelyboat V20, which was funded by various donors, including our very own Scott Baptie, Olly Whitefoot, Alex Acraman and Marcus Frisby from the Weir Wood Reservoir.
St Piers implements Play Strategy in children's residential
Last October, as part of us developing our own ‘Play Strategy’, FE tutor Annette Maynard was given an opportunity to accept a secondment to teach support workers in all eight children residential houses about the value of play. This involved teaching child development and looking at developmental milestones reflecting on the children and young people they work with.
St Piers real lives: Meet David
David is 21 years old and has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and learning difficulties. He has been at Young Epilepsy, home to St Piers School and College, since he was 11, starting off as a 52 week residential student. At first, David struggled to settle in, as he found communicating difficult and displayed challenging behaviour as a result.
St Piers real lives: Meet Lucinda
Lucinda has attended St Piers since 2009, starting at the School and then moving to the College.
Mini Enterprise Fundraising project
Class 13’s undertook a mini enterprise fundraising project making soaps and chocolates as part of our joint decoration and design and emergency services topics this term.
Young Epilepsy host Lord Lieutenant's Reception
On Thursday 26 January, Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, Michael More-Molyneux hosted a Reception at Young Epilepsy’s campus in Surrey.
Occupational Therapists at Young Epilepsy join Purple Day Skydive
This Purple Day, 40 dedicated supporters will be turning the sky purple in aid of Young Epilepsy, including the incredible Occupational Therapist team at St Piers.
Happy Christmas from St Piers School
June, Head of St Piers School, and the School senior management team wish you all a happy Christmas.
Professor Brian George Richard Neville 1939-2016
It is with great sadness Young Epilepsy has learnt of the passing of renowned neurological expert, Professor Brian Neville. Professor Neville was 77 and passed away peacefully after a long-term illness.