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Beautiful and unique homes located across England offering warm, consistent, and tailored care.
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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- Age Group
- 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 2023
Good May 2023
9 - 18 Years
SEMH, Autism and Specific Learning Difficulties.
Good October 2023
Good August 2023
Following the most recent Ofsted inspection, our Wood Grove Children's Home in Colchester has been found to provide effective services that meet all the requirements for “Good”.
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Wood Grove creates a safe and caring environment where they provide opportunities for children and young people to flourish. Through their therapeutic approach, children are supported to address their feelings and emotions in a safe and considerate way.
Their vision is for each child or young person to achieve positive outcomes in their personal, social and learning lives and, in this way, achieve their full potential. Ofsted could see that “staff focus on children’s positive behaviour and celebrate their achievements. The children respond to this approach well, and this has helped them to make positive choices.”
The inspectors also found that “all the children are attending education and doing well. One child has made significant progress and has achieved 100% attendance. He is engaged in learning and focused on achieving his GCSEs and finding a college place.”
The report notes that “staff help children to develop their independence skills” and that “the children enjoy a range of activities and a group holiday, which enables them to share new experiences and build positive relationships.”
Gillian Miele, Kedleston Group Head of Social Care and Responsible Individual said: “We are delighted that the dedication and hard work of the team at Wood Grove has been highlighted in this report. We are all very proud.”
Wood Grove works closely with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a consistent multi-agency approach to support young people to achieve their hopes and dreams.
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"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