Working at Education and Services for People with Autism Limited - 8-8a The Cedars

Staff spoke confidently about safeguarding processes and we saw that relevant training was up to date... Medicines were safely managed in line with NICE guidelines.

There were sufficient numbers of staff on duty... currently had three staff vacancies and that there was a proactive recruitment advert in place.

There was a comprehensive training programme in place... Specific training was available in relation to autism and was further supported by specialist professional training. Staff were also supported through regular supervisions.

Staff told us they felt the registered manager was very supportive... All the staff we spoke with were complimentary of the management team.

The service had links to local colleges and the provider had developed workshops... such as wood work and gardening and others were technology based sessions. People involved in growing vegetables.