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Published on 22 January 2019

Layton House

"Layton House has a small, friendly and welcoming staff team who enjoy arranging and participating in outings and family visits."


Ofsted URN no. 1258134
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Layton House opened in August 2017 and provides a caring, comfortable and supporting environment for up to 5 young people (EBD). The home is situated in the heart of Mansfield town centre. Layton House has good transport links via bus and train which is easy accessible There is lots to do for example cinema, skate park, bowling , leisure centres and parks Sherwood forest etc . Mansfield is only a short distance away from Nottingham city centre and Sheffield city centre and close to attractions such as Alton Towers, Peak District. Layton House in close proximity to a number of schools and amenities such as health provisions and emergency services.

 

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Craig Whitchurch

Layton House is managed by Craig Whitchurch. Craig has vast experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings. Over the past 4 years Craig has worked in residential care, in developing quickly within all roles to a position of home manager.

 

Craig holds QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care: Children and Young People. Craig is a determined passionate manager, who works hard to promote and encourage young people in his care to achieve their full life potential along with his team.


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Paul Maginnis - Senior Education Engagement Coordinator

Paul joined Homes2Inspire in June 2016. Prior to joining Homes2Inspire, Paul worked as an employability adviser helping NEET young people into employment, education and training. Paul is a qualified careers adviser has a passion for helping young people fulfil their potential, whether it be academically or vocationally.

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Angela Day - Education Engagement Coordinator

Angela has worked in secondary school settings since 2009 working predominately in pastoral management. In this role Angela worked alongside social services, pupil referral units and various alternative provisions. Moving onto a position as Careers and Business Enterprise Coordinator in 2017 Angela qualified as a careers adviser before joining Homes2Inspire in April 2019.

Laura Trow - Education Engagement Coordinator

Laura joined Homes2Inspire in January 2020. Laura has a degree in Youth and Community Development as well as a PGCE in Further Education. Laura has worked with young people for 12 years in different educational settings, including schools, colleges and prisons. Laura’s previous roles have given her experience in pastoral care, IAG and course design and delivery.

Prioritising Education

Homes2Inspire have three dedicated Education Engagement Coordinators who are the link between the home, the local authority and the school. They advise on admissions, attend statutory meetings to advocate for our young people and provide career's advice across all homes.

Delivering Qualifications
As a registered Youth Awards Provider, we encourage all our young people to complete the Asdan Accredited Youth Achievement Awards. The awards range from Bronze to Platinum which upon completion, the young person will be credited UCAS points.
Assessing Development
We use the Boxall Profile to track the progress of cognitive development and behavioural traits of our young people. We work with local authorities and schools to identify and implement strategies for development and how we can best support them.