Published on 01 June 2018
“We aim to ensure that the children and young people in placement achieve positive and healthy outcomes while in placement at the home.”
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Wendover House is a Children Home located in the Sherwood area of Nottingham, the home is registered to provide care to up to five children and young people. Wendover House has easy access to the Sherwood shopping area and both Woodthrope Grange Park and the Forest Recreational Ground, the city centre of Nottingham is a short bus ride away. The home has a staff team of varied experience and qualifications to promote the development and achievements of the resident children and young people in placement.
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“Since I lived at Wendover it hasn’t been anything but positive, I love my room, I really get along with everyone and I enjoyed living here. I don’t have anything negative to say.”
“These routines have supported children to engage better in education, take part in activities and develop new interests. Children are attending community youth clubs and army cadets. They also attend gymnastics and dance classes. One child has recently joined a rugby club. As a result, children have developed social skills and enhanced their self-esteem.”
“It’s a new home with a new team. From what I have seen its been good. They accommodate my visit. I now receive weekly updates with any specific issues highlighted. There have been some safeguarding issues that have occurred but these have always been dealt with appropriately. I have no concerns regarding safeguarding. They attend all meetings. They do a lot of activities and a 1:1 worker just for my young person which works well. Staff reinforce good boundaries, they follow through and there is consistency which is good. My young person has an education placement which she really enjoys and the home also has a study room which is a quiet place for her to do her homework and study. There is very good school liaison. Overall she seems very settled. I am happy with the home and what they are doing. Currently they are meeting her needs.”
The home is managed by Elaine Ashmore. Elaine has over fifteen years’ experience working with children and young people. Elaine’s background was originally in early years settings before moving into residential childcare in 2007. Elaine is keen on training and personal development and has completed a number of qualifications during the previous three years such as QCF 5 Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care; Children and Young People Services, NCFE 4 Anti-Bullying Mentoring Young People, NCFE 4 Supporting Bereaved Children and Young People and BTEC 3 Education and Training.
Elaine is also enthusiastic about charity and volunteer work, and has completed a number of projects with local charities and the international charity Action Aid. Elaine is committed to working with children and young people promoting positive outcomes for their future. During her time as a home manager Elaine has gained ‘GOOD’ and ‘OUTSTANDING’ Ofsted outcomes.
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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 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 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.
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.