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In our Kedleston Group homes we follow the PACE approach by encouraging and facilitating play-based activities that allow children to engage their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving abilities
Our family of children’s homes help young people to thrive, flourish and reach their full potential. Our nurturing homes are located across the UK, please see below to find out more about what we offer.
We support young people with various needs including SEMH, autism (ASC) and associated conditions, mental health needs and anxiety. We understand that we are the start of their journey, and we can help build foundations for the future.
In our Kedleston Group homes we follow the PACE approach by encouraging and facilitating play-based activities that allow children to engage their imagination, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
PACE stands for Playful, Accepting, Curious and Empathetic and it focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes well-being and development. It encourages a positive culture across the home for staff as well as children.
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- Specialism
- Ofsted Grading
9 - 17 Years
SEMH, Autism, Specific Learning Difficulties.
Good January 2024
SEMH, Autism and associated leaning and communication needs.
SEMH, Autism, Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Needs.
Outstanding March 2024
Good May 2023
9 - 18 Years
SEMH, Autism and Specific Learning Difficulties.
Good October 2023
Good August 2023
We are delighted to share that our care teams at Dovedale House and Vernon House have taken the first steps in working even more therapeutically with our children and young people.
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We are delighted to share that our care teams at Dovedale House and Vernon House have taken the first steps in working even more therapeutically with our children and young people. Via training with an accredited DDP (Dyadic Developmental Practice) trainer, our teams have engaged within two-day courses which function as a starting point in our journey. PACE has been identified by leaders and home managers as an effective approach to provide therapeutic parenting to children of differing ages and experiences.
“PACE is a way of thinking, feeling, communicating, and behaving that aims to make the child feel safe. It is based upon how parents connect with their very young infants. As with young toddlers, with safety the child can begin to explore” (DDP Network, 2022).
PACE concentrates on the whole child/young person and not just the behaviours typically displayed. PACE aids children in being more secure with adults and works to help them think about themselves, their feelings, thoughts, and behaviour, developing the skills that are required for sustaining a successful and fulfilling life.
Following the initial training, our approach will be for regular supervision and support for our care team members at Dovedale House and Vernon House to discuss, explore and develop therapeutic parenting skills.
"We are writing to you to thank you for your continued commitment, dedication and support our child."
Local Authority | Vernon House
"Amazing- so grateful for compassion and efficient actions of the team."
Social Worker | Austen Cottage
"Hope you’re keeping well! The guys at Wood Grove are really top drawer. My young person is getting on brilliantly."
Social Worker | Wood Grove
"It was lovely to visit a service and see children laughing and being offered the opportunity to just be children.”
Commissioning Officer | Dovedale House