Published on 22 January 2019
Magnolia House provides comfortable accommodation for up to five young people. The home is situated on the outskirts of Bicester town and is approximately one mile from the town centre.
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Magnolia House opened in June 2014, it provides comfortable accommodation for up to five young people (EBD). The home is situated on main road on the outskirts of Bicester town and is approximately one mile from the town centre which can be reached by foot or a regular bus service. There are several local shops within walking distance and a number of supermarkets (some offering a wide range of various cultural foods) are a short walk away. The location offers good local amenities, including a doctor’s surgery, chemist, and a number of churches, library, convenience store, newsagents, post office and a local bus service.
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“I have found Magnolia House to be an excellent choice , as any young child would be. He was very apprehensive about coming into care and leaving his mother. However Magnolia House have done everything they can to help alleviate these concerns. They have put good structures and routines in place and have found ways to manage his behaviour”. His school attendance has improved dramatically and they have been able to get his medical needs met.”
“Magnolia House have helped to build and support a more positive relationship between him and his family members. Magnolia House have supported this contact throughout the time there weather that be taking him to contact or picking up and returning. Magnolia house have reinforced family support by using external agencies aiding the emotional needs to parenting by arranging parent classes.”
“The home has been renovated and decorated to a very high standard, offering a homely comfortable accommodation.”
“Excellent location and access that provides good onsite parking facilities.”
Magnolia House is managed by Kim Murray. Kim has 11 years’ experience working with children and young people in a residential setting, 9 of these years have been in either a supervisory role or management of staff. Kim attained qualifications in QCF Level 5, Leadership & Management for the Health & Social Care Children & Young People Services. Kim also holds an Enhanced Child Counselling diploma.
Kim is an extremely passionate manager who thrives on the progression and success of each individual child/young person that has been placed at Magnolia House.
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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.