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 January 2023
“Children are making progress because they receive a high standard of nurturing care from staff who know them well. Children respond well to the structure and boundaries that in place at this home. This approach means that children receive consistent care, which provides them with a sense of stability and security . ”
“Staff are committed to providing the children with positive and trusting relationships. when children have anxieties about relationships, staff help them to build trust in the adults who care for them at a place this is comfortable for the child.”
“Children’s day to day experiences are positive because staff are committed to providing them with routines and structure to their day. Some children enjoy going out to do activities, such a swimming and playing football, while other children prefer to spend time with their peers. The inspector observed one child laughing and having fun when playing with their toys and games with staff.”
“One professional said ‘Staff really know the children well. The communication with the home is excellent; this means that we are better equipped to support the child in school. ‘ Strong partnership working means that the children receive the right support and continuity of care.”
“The Manager is experienced and suitably qualified. She is committed to a vision of providing children with nurturing and consistent care that considers individual childhood experiences and trauma. She is a positive role model to staff, which means that staff are motivated to share the ethos and vision for the home.”
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