During what hours are the classrooms open?
The CAMHS Campus classrooms are open between 9.30am and 3:30pm Monday-Thursday and 9.30am – 3:00pm on Fridays. There is a half an hour break between 10.30 – 11.00am and lunch is between 12.30 and 2pm.
What type of subjects will I learn?
We offer three lessons each week for the core subjects of English, Maths and Science and additional classes which include History, Geography, Computing, Philosophy, Computing, Performing arts, Art, BSL and PSHE. In addition, students can also undertake an Arts award, an Extended Project Qualification, Prince’s Trust Award and work towards AQA Unit Awards across a range of subjects.
Will I be able to bring work from my own school?
All students are encouraged to bring work from their home school to the CAMHS classroom; however, if you are not enrolled at a school or college or do not have any set work then we can provide work in line with the National Curriculum. We do encourage students to do their own school work in the appropriate timetabled slot, e.g. maths during a maths lesson.
What is the classroom size?
Generally a class of around 5-8 can be expected, however it does vary.
Will there be any 1:1 tuition?
Many of the classes provide 1:1 opportunities based on need and availability. We also offer 1:1 teaching on the wards for when students are not well enough to access the classroom.
Are all classes compulsory?
We do encourage all students, when well enough, to attend the classroom and take part in the taught lesson/activity or use the time to focus on their own work. For students up to the age of 16, or who have not yet gained a pass in core subjects, core subjects are considered compulsory.
Where will I be able to take any exams that I may have coming up?
The CAMHS Campus School is a registered exam centre and we are able to liaise with your school or college and arrange for you to take your exams here. Alternatively, some students choose to take their exams at their home schools, and we will support you with arrangements for this.
Will there be other young people in the classroom from a different ward?
Depending on the schedule for groups on the ward, young people from the Aquarius and Wisteria wards will often be taught together. Pupils in Corner House tend to be taught together by our specialist Teachers of the Deaf and trained higher level teaching assistants.