While the numbers of people who smoke have reduced, figures released by the NHS this month show there are still worryingly high numbers of people admitted to hospital and sadly dying as a result of the habit. Keys’ National Specialist Advisor for Substance Misuse Fran Gracie explains how Keys Group tackles smoking in the children it supports. “Smoking is clearly not something anyone is encouraged to take up as a habit. With more than half a … [Read more...]
Keys Group releases second Annual Quality Report focused on Quality First
Keys Group, the second largest provider of independent children’s homes in the UK, is pleased to announce the publication of its second Annual Quality Report for 2019/20, which outlines the Group’s achievements and journey since its acquisition by G Square. The report demonstrates not only the progress to date, but also the Group’s continuing drive towards achieving the vision of ‘inspiring and supporting children and young people to live … [Read more...]
Brookacre
As this is my last day I would like to write and commend Brookacre Staff for their outstanding commitment to *Ben and the provision of a very safe and nurturing environment for him throughout this difficult time of the Covid pandemic and various lockdowns. As Ben’s social worker I could not have wished for a more caring and effective staff group who have provided for Ben’s needs in every respect and made the major contribution that has led to … [Read more...]
Alcohol Awareness
The mental health impacts of excess alcohol consumption were significantly impacting the quality of life and safety of a young person supported in a Keys home. Here, the manager of the home describes how the specialist support provided was able to reduce the risks to her mental and physical well-being. Dannii* had significant substance misuse issues. She drank excessive levels of alcohol – sometimes a whole bottle of spirits at a time - whilst … [Read more...]
Substance misuse
Substance misuse, including alcohol, is an issue experienced by a number of young people and can put them at higher risk of mental and physical health difficulties. How do care providers support children and young people who may be using drugs or alcohol – and subsequently putting themselves at risk? We spoke to Keys Group Substance Misuse Specialist Advisor Fran Gracie and asked her to share an example. “Dannii came to my attention in 2019 … [Read more...]
Freyberg School
I just wanted to say thank you for helping me and teaching me everything, You showed me everything I had to know for the real world. Thank you so much." - Former pupil. … [Read more...]
Exams and Destinations
For some young people, exam results and qualifications are the key focus, and measure people use of their success - or otherwise. But for many of the young people supported in a Keys Group school, while exam results are important, they're is not necessarily the only important aspect of their educational journey. Their destination – or where they go to next after school – is also key and shows how far they've come. In our schools, our … [Read more...]
Welcome back. Schools return!
We're delighted to be welcoming back all of our schools after their summer break. As we all know, the weeks and months before the end of the summer term were very different, and challenging for everyone within our school communities - staff, children and wider families. While all of our schools stayed opened throughout lockdown and as it began to ease, our attendance levels were excellent compared to the national average and it was a great … [Read more...]
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