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Published on 22 January 2019

Edgecote House

“Wow, I like it, it’s massive. I never expected it to be as transformed as this. I think any young person who lives here is going to love it.”


Ofsted URN no. 1256135
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Edgecote House provides a caring, comfortable and supporting environment for up to 5 young people from various backgrounds who are likely to demonstrate Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.

 

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Young People:

“The home is really big, I can’t believe I could have my own bathroom.”

 

“Wow, I like it, it’s massive. I never expected it to be as transformed as this. I think any young person who lives here is going to love it.”

 

“I am honestly blown away, the staff team and young people are very privileged to have a home which is so beautiful.”

 

“All the staff I have spoken to and worked with so far have been amazing and seem so intuitive and willing to learn.”

 

Rachel Gillott

Edgecote House is managed by Rachel Gillott. Rachel has in excess of 10 years experience working with children and young people in a variety of settings. Over the past 5 years Rachel has worked in residential care, developing quickly within her roles to position of home manager.

 

Rachel holds QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care: Children and Young People’s services. Rachel is a passionate manager, who works hard to encourage each and every young person in her care to achieve their full life potential.



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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.