About Moore House

Philosophy

The school provides a truly child-centred service, in which the young person is at the heart of our thinking and planning. Creating a sense of safety and security is our prime aim, underpinning which is a strong commitment to the value and worth of each individual young person.

We believe that past experiences and environmental factors have had harmful effects on young people's behaviour, but that these difficulties can be resolved through a systematic focusing on self-awareness, self-knowledge and personal growth through the acceptance of personal responsibility for behaviour, actions and the future. We understand that young people will kick against the structures and boundaries we set, and we are always prepared to go the extra mile with a young person to give them time to grow.

Our interventions include the use of psychodynamic principles, cognitive-behavioural therapy and behaviour modification which aim to increase an understanding of how problems have developed and to introduce positive ways to effect change. The building of relationships, based on trust, warmth, and positive regard, are seen as key to the change process.