The Hollies
The Hollies is registered to provide accommodation for up to 3 children and can provide education and therapy should these options be required.
The Hollies is located in a very calm and therapeutic area of Huddersfield, with small woodlands to its rear and lots of wildlife surrounding the home.
The Hollies is a large spacious home, set predominantly over a single level, with a garage and cloakroom on the lower level. There are several lounge areas, spacious dinning area and large dinner / kitchen.
There are 3 separate private single bedrooms that have been furnished to a quality standard consisting of a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, chest of drawers, alarm clock, lamp. Upon admission each child is provided with shower gel, toothbrush and paste, deodorant and showering scrunch.
Extracts from the recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024
“Since the last inspection, the same three children have benefited from the stability of living in this home. Children say they feel happy. They have good relationships with the staff, who provide them with care and support in line with their individual plans.”
“Overall, children make good progress because they receive care and support that is tailored to their individual needs. They benefit from clear and supportive structures and routines. One placing social worker said,
‘During the time [name of child] has lived at the home, he has benefited from the nurturing care provided. This has enabled him to understand and manage his emotions, as well as providing him with stability and a sense of belonging.’ “
“Children are consulted about the care and support they receive. Children feel able to share their views, wishes and anything else that they may be worried about with staff. This is because they feel that staff listen to them, encourage them to achieve their very best and provide them with the support they need.”
“All children have detailed risk-management plans in place. These outline individual risks and the measures in place to reduce and manage them. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of their role and responsibility in supporting children. Staff spend time speaking with children during children’s meetings and key-work sessions. These discussions help children to understand what may present a risk to them and what actions they can take so they can become increasingly safe.”
“There is a suitably qualified, experienced and child-centred manager in post. She provides good leadership to staff, and she has high aspirations for children. Since the manager has been in post, she has continued to implement a number of changes to improve the overall outcomes for children.”
“Staff support the children to manage their behaviours through clear and consistent boundaries. The staff are aware of the potential triggers that might aggravate the children’s behaviour, and they use de-escalation techniques to help the children to calm down and manage their emotions and behaviours well. Restorative practicehelps children to reflect on and understand the outcomes of their behaviour. As aresult, consequences are minimal, and children say they are fair.”
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