Ofsted has awarded residential children’s home Cherry House its fourth outstanding grading in a row after inspectors found young people made “excellent progress in all aspects of their lives”. The home supports four young people with attachment difficulties and who have previously experienced multiple placement breakdowns. In its report, Ofsted praised many aspects of life at the home and included highly positive quotes from children who live … [Read more...]
‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating – Begdale House
A residential children’s home where children make “impressive and exceptional” progress has been graded as “Outstanding” in all areas by regulator Ofsted. Begdale House is part of Keys Group and supports children who, before moving to the home, may have had traumatic and adverse childhood experiences. The young people cared for have complex needs and are potentially vulnerable to exploitation. Inspectors found that the “highly-skilled” … [Read more...]
A welcome addition to the Keys Group
We are delighted to welcome the staff team and young people from Southern Adolescent Care Services Limited to the Keys Group family. Based in Crawley, West Sussex, Southern Adolescent Care Services comprises of three residential homes which provide 16 registered places in total. All three homes are rated as either Good or Outstanding with Ofsted. Emma Beech, Managing Director for Residential Services, will assume Senior Leadership Team … [Read more...]
Exploitation; Listen, understand, recognise, protect, prevent
Following the success of our virtual conference for Keys Group colleagues, last week saw the conference rolled out externally - to professionals working with vulnerable children and young people. The event, "Exploitation; Listen, understand, recognise, protect, prevent" brought together those with lived experience, and professionals working with vulnerable children, to explore a range of important subjects. The event instigated by Keys … [Read more...]
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Criminal Exploitation (CCE)
“More than one in three of the children sexually abused by an adult kept their horrific secret to themselves.”* “ Four out of five children who experienced sexual contact from someone they knew were too terrified to tell.”* These are shocking statistics - Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Criminal Exploitation (CCE) are real threats for young people today and education is much needed around these serious issues . National Child … [Read more...]
Missing (or not)?
Young people missing from care is an issue that all specialist support providers have to face and a risk that has to be carefully managed. The national police definition of a missing person is, “Anyone whose whereabouts cannot be established will be considered as missing until located and their wellbeing is otherwise confirmed.” However, there is a common misconception as to what constitutes ‘missing’ and incorrect reporting of missing young … [Read more...]
Westfield House School
Westfield House School is quite possibly the best school I have worked with. The commitment of every member of teaching staff and the dedication of the head teacher know no bounds. I feel the so proud of the progress our young person has made within this school and this is largely down to the understanding, kindness and nurture shown within the school. I wish every school looked upon looked after children like you do at Westfield House. … [Read more...]
Shoreditch House
I have observed a very positive relationship between my young person and the team at Shoreditch. They are very attuned to his needs and they are very good advocates for him. I do not have any communication issues with them, they are responsive to emails and telephone calls. Weekly report is sent each week. They participate in PEPs, CLA reviews and liaise with mum and school well. The team are very good at promoting PACE with TV which is really … [Read more...]
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