Rotherlea Nursing Home Visit

Seaford College had an established relationship with Rotherlea Nursing Home, Petworth as part of our annual Community Action Day on an annual basis.  Both Rotherlea and the Seaford Community (pupils and staff) are striving to establish a more regular relationship and visit programme by our pupils to the residents of this local care home. This includes special calendar days such as Remembrance Day, Christmas Tree decorating, Easter as well as regular week day visit. 

During the COVID period Seaford College connected learning (remote learning from home), implemented digital bingo with local care home residents to play bingo as well as being a 'listening ear' to hear care home residents' personal stories.  

Aims

Develop a relationship with Rotherlea residents, Rotherlea staff, Seaford College pupils and staff.  Spend time talking, reading out loud, singing, leading and joining in on Remembrance or Carol service, Christmas tree decorating, painting and nail care, playing games or providing assistance in the grounds/gardens of the facility.  Pupil listening to the residents, take notes and creating a booklet of memoirs for residents, their families and staff.  This came out of the conversation with resident that was encouraged to write memoir but challenge with hand tremor and challenge by technology ie. unable to use a computer.  

Background

The pupils and staff have driven this opportunity through the relationship established from Community Action Day.  

Resources

The school provides the supervision, coordination, transport and any resources needed for the visit.  

Impact

The impact is on a very individual basis for the pupil, residents and staff.  Assists and providing pupils the platform to establishing and develop cross generational interpersonal skills.  

Pupil Involvement

Senior School pupils and staff.

Frequency

Striving for a weekly visit during personal development time for the Senior School for a couple hours.