News
Read the latest news, stories and successes from each of our services here, or alternatively keep up to date with what we have been up to on our social media pages. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Use the search feature below…
Posted On November 20
Our Options North Services got into the spirit of Children in Need and organised a sponsored Swimathon at the local pool, a sponsored Cleanathon where staff booked in to have their offices cleaned for a small donation and an 8…
Posted On November 15
Hillingdon Manor School – an independent specialist provision in Uxbridge, West London for children aged 3½-19 with autism run by Options Autism and part of Outcomes First Group – has won the Inspirational Teacher Award at the 2018 National Association…
Posted On October 25
Our Autism Ambassador Anna Kennedy OBE, who has two sons with autism, has put together some tips for children with autism and getting prepared for Halloween, including using social stories, the types of costumes dependent on different individual needs, the…
Posted On October 19
Local Laceby McDonalds Store kindly partnered up with Options Barton and donated branded uniform, utensils, cups, straws, tray covers and packaging, so that the staff could mock up the McDonalds experience for the people we support. Staff at Options Barton…
Posted On October 18
Hillingdon Manor School have taken part in a nationwide initiative to reduce bullying in schools. Dr Nicky Greaves, Consultant Clinical Psychologist at the school, carried out an audit provided by the All Together Programme which provides a whole school anti-bullying…
Posted On October 15
After dedicating more than three decades to making a difference to the lives of those with autism and learning difficulties, Lesley Fisher, Registered Manager of Options Roxby House in North Lincolnshire - a specialist autism residential service rated ‘Outstanding’ by…
Posted On October 12
Options Applegate House are making the most of their beautiful Zen Garden by holding weekly yoga sessions with the people they support. There are many benefits of yoga, including improving flexibility, strength, posture, as well as helping to relax your…
Posted On October 5
This week, one of the students at Options Higford School completed the construction of a fantastic shelving unit for his music system in his bedroom, made completely from scratch. The project was completed over a four week period, all the…
Posted On October 1
Following the success of a Police Cadet Service aimed at developing leadership skills in 14 to 17 year olds, Staffordshire Police have begun a Junior Cadet’s Programme, looking to build positive relationships between police and young people, whilst also promoting…
Posted On September 7
One of the last-remaining public air raid shelters in Barton upon Humber is set to open this weekend, following an exciting renovation project carried out by a team of local volunteers, staff and residents at Options Applegate House, which is…
