Craighalbert
About Us
Craighalbert was established as The Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments in 1991. We are a therapy centre and one of Scotland’s Grant Aided Special Schools funded directly by the Scottish Government to provide specialist and high quality integrated therapy and education for children and young people affected by cerebral palsy and similar neurological conditions.
We believe that children with conditions that affect their motor functions require a focused and specialist environment within which their needs are addressed, their abilities can be developed and within which they can progress and flourish.
Our specially designed, well resourced Centre is run by experienced, highly trained and educated staff, which include physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, teachers and learning, care, and therapy practitioners. These staff work in an integrated, collaborative manner to enable children and young people to maximise their abilities, achieve their full potential and develop their maximum level of independence.
Our programmes address the needs of children with neurological conditions from birth to 19 years through a range of specialist and age-appropriate programmes. In so many other organisations, the focus is on what children are unable to do, however, our programmes focus on what each child can do and how each child’s specific abilities can be enhanced.
Our Mission
We start with the child and family at the centre, unlocking hidden potential and making every interaction count.
Through a playful and right led approach, our integrated team of teachers, care workers and therapists works as one to remove the barriers early, nurture agency and joy and turn potential into everyday participation.
We equip parents and partners to be confident communication allies and share what works, so more children across Scotland are heard and included.
Our Vision
Our vision is a Scotland where no child’s voice goes unheard, and every child with complex communication, learning, health and care needs is supported to communicate, play, learn and thrive to their full potential.
Why do we do what we do?
Everything we do is to promote and support the development of children in Scotland with complex communication, learning, health and care needs to achieve their full potential while they experience the highest level of wellbeing possible. We exist to drive up standards, support the provision of innovative services cross Scotland and be the centre of excellence driving change and improved practice.
How do we do this?
We develop, model, and share best practice in holistic planning and service delivery to promote learning and development, and actively engage families to enhance their capabilities and foster ambition for their children.
What do we do?
We do this through the provision of high-quality nursery, school, and innovative programmes of service delivered by a highly skilled team of practitioners working collaboratively in a fully adapted and accessible environment.
What Makes Us Unique?
Holistic and Transdisciplinary Approach
We take a holistic and transdisciplinary approach to supporting children and their families. Our dynamic team of expert practitioners works collaboratively to promote communication, enablement, learning, development, and independence.
Bespoke Facilities and Equipment
Our Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and specialised equipment, designed to meet the unique needs of children with neurological conditions. This ensures that our programmes are as effective as possible.
Expert Multidisciplinary Team
Our team includes highly skilled therapists, educators, and support staff, all of whom bring a wealth of expertise to every aspect of a child’s development. This allows us to provide a personalised approach to care.
Commitment to Innovation and Learning
We are committed to innovation and learning, constantly exploring new methodologies and technologies to improve our services and outcomes for children.
Community and Family Engagement
We also recognise the importance of family and community. By integrating our practices into daily living, we help families feel empowered and supported.
Working in Partnership
We work in partnership with individuals and organisations to share and enhance best practices, amplifying our impact and improving the well-being of children and young people with neurological impairments.
National Remit
Craighalbert has a national remit which allows us to influence practice across Scotland, drive up standards of education for children and young people with complex health, learning and communication needs and support families to help their child thrive and achieve regardless of where they live in Scotland. The national remit allows a sharing of best practice and supports better outcomes.
Our Values
Our values guide everything we do, they shape our commitment to supporting children with complex needs to achieve their full potential.
The child's will and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
We work together to achieve the highest possible wellbeing for all.
We are not afraid to set challenging goals.
We are compassionate, generous and friendly.
We seek to stimulate and influence others to improve outcomes for children, young people, young adults and families.