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A touch down for one of our young people, Ramadan!

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Attending Kirklees College awards ceremony turned into an evening of celebration for one of our young people.

Ramadan, pictured (centre), was a quiz winner at the ceremony, sharing the stage with former professional rugby league player, Eorl Crabtree,  who was a Huddersfield Giants player for 16 years!

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Eorl congratulated Ramadan on his win. Ramadan was then presented with 2 directors’ box tickets to watch Huddersfield Giants and entry to the player’s lounge after the game.

A huge well done Ramadan, from all of us at Restorative.

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Celebrating the Kings Coronation at Restorative

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There have been celebrations around the homes at Restorative Social Care over the weekend, in celebration of King Charles III Coronation. Homes enjoyed tea parties, learning about new cultures, and watching the coronation itself on TV.

Our Young People loved being involved in decoration, making sandwiches, baking, games, and much more. Here are just a few pictures from the celebrations at Grove House.

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Micklemoss had fun with a King’s Coronation Bake Off, the idea of one of our young people there

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Eid Mubarak from everyone at Restorative

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Staff and young people at Restorative are celebrating Eid today! Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and is an important festival in the Islamic faith. Also known as the Festival of Fast-Breaking, people around the world celebrate today with a feast symbolic of joy and peace.

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Grove House celebrated by throwing a party.  Everybody helped to decorate the house and joined in with dancing and games after, Uno is a big favourite!   

One of the residents, Rafee, made some delicious food with staff, consisting of samosas, kebabs, homemade biryani, and sweet rice.  For treats there was a selection of traditional Asian sweets, Gajar ka Halwa was a real hit, it is a carrot-based sweet dessert pudding made by placing grated carrots in a pot containing a specific amount of water, milk, sugar, and cardamom.  

After a fun-filled day some young people fell asleep on the sofa at 10pm!

Rafee, originally from Afghanistan, said to staff “This is the first time I have truly felt pure happiness in my heart since leaving my family 11 months ago. I feel complete with my new family, thank you for being my family and helping me”

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Young people and staff at Somerset House had an amazing time celebrating the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid with a big party.

Everyone enjoyed themselves with traditional food and they also enjoyed some football on the TV!

Restorative is a Living Wage Employer

Restorative is a Living Wage Employer

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We are pleased to announce Restorative Social Care Services has, after assessment by the Living Wage Foundation, been successfully accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

You can find us on the Living Wage database here.
 
The ‘real’ Living Wage

The Living Wage, sometimes called the ‘real’ Living Wage, is the only hourly rate of pay calculated to cover what people need, based on current costs of living, and assessed annually by the Living Wage Foundation.

The calculation takes into account the cost of living in the UK, and in London, and provides a benchmark for employers who voluntarily choose to enter the scheme, to pay their staff an hourly rate, or higher, that meets everyday costs and needs.
 
There are two hourly rates: one for those who live in London, and those living outside London.
 
What it means to be a Living Wage Employer

As a Living Wage Employer, it means we believe people should get a fair day’s pay for a hard day’s work. The accreditation reflects our commitment to fair wages and is particularly relevant during a time when the rising cost of living makes finances particularly challenging.
 
From the 1st of April, all qualified members of staff will receive an increase in their hourly rate that is not only in line with the Living Wage hourly rate, but slightly above it.

Apprentices and trainees will qualify for the increase in hourly rate when they complete their Level 2/3 qualification. And, for those not yet enrolled, we will be looking to enrol them as soon as possible so they can be on track to increased self-development and increased earnings.
 
Proud to be a Living Wage employer

We are proud to offer our workforce the security of the Living Wage increase. There are currently just over 12,000 employers who are Living Wage accredited and have joined the Living Wage movement, of which we are one.

We value the opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to fair pay and staff development, while being able to deliver this real benefit to staff.

Micklemoss rated by Ofsted as good provider

Our newest home achieves an Ofsted rating of Good after only 3 months of opening!

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“I am immensely proud of my team,” said the home’s registered manager, Jo O’Donnell.  “In just 3 months of being open, we have achieved such amazing results.  The inspector was able to see all of the hard work that had gone into the home, which was very positive!”
 
Micklemoss House offers a warm, nurturing environment that has been furnished and decorated to the highest standards.  Having a home like this makes young people feel valued, especially when they are able to decorate and personalise their own bedrooms.  A sense of belonging continues to be created within the home by involving them in decision-making.
 
In addition to providing a safe and secure environment, the home follows consistent routines and sets boundaries for young people, in keeping with the values of a good parent.  All staff are trained and continued discussions in team meetings ensure the staff maintains their knowledge and expertise.

Talking about the young people at the home the inspectors said “the children are settled. They treat the home as their own and enjoy living there. Staff at Micklemoss understand each of our young people’s needs, providing individualised and nurturing care, enabling them to thrive”.
 
The inspector went on to talk about the support the staff provide the young people with within the home “Good emotional support is provided by staff, which helps to soothe and reassure young people when they feel sad. They promote healthy eating, exercise, and a positive self-image with the children, which enables them to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. The young people enjoy a diverse range of activities that enrich their experiences and provide them with good memories of their life at the home. Staff support the children to engage in both group and independent activities.”

Some of the activities enjoyed at the home include attending football matches, taking part in sports, day trips, local walks and gaming.
 
We are pleased with the home’s first inspection outcome which could not be achieved without the hard work and dedication of the staff at Micklemoss.

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A fantastic Ofsted Inspection for our first Supported Accommodation Ofsted regulated home!

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Our first supported accommodation Ofsted regulated home, Friendly House, received an overall rating of Good during its first Ofsted inspection at the beginning of January 2023, with a rating of outstanding in leadership and management.

The inspector stated that the registered manager has “excellent leadership skills which give staff clear direction and the ambition to help children achieve the best outcomes.”  Continuing to talk about the home’s management she explained how the manager “has the highest aspirations for the children and staff in the home.”

All staff receive education and training that equips them to meet the particular requirements of the children who live there.  Staff praise the training that is provided by Restorative Social Care Services, and both leaders and managers are proactive in ensuring the development needs of staff are met.

The inspector also noted that the children are content and happy living in the home and participate in regular key-work sessions with staff, which helps them learn strategies and make informed decisions to keep themselves safe.

We are very pleased with this achievement, which would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of Friendly House’s staffing team and the home manager, Liam Scott.

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Another Positive Ofsted for Amar House with Outstanding Leadership & Management

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In November 2022 Ofsted Inspectors visited Amar House and the three young people who live there.  Ofsted inspects and rate the quality of the care we provide. 
 
We are pleased to report an overall rating of good with a rating of outstanding in leadership and management.  This is a great achievement for Amar’s Registered Manager, Sarah Faller, who only took on the role in March.
 
Arriving at Amar the inspector told Sarah that she was “in awe of the beautiful location in which the home is situated, and the panoramic views of the Calderdale Valley” all visible from Amar’s large garden, also being impressed by the team’s utilisation of the outdoor space boasting a variety of outdoor toys and facilities.
 
The focus was made by the inspector as to the way Amar has a unique approach to restorative practice and a culture of practising kindness, which was evident throughout the home via activities, routines, mood boards and essential documentation the support team produce. 
 
Ofsted gained further feedback from our young people’s families and external professionals who work alongside Restorative Social Care.  This feedback highlighted how the planning of care within the home is centred around the views and feelings of each young person at the home making it a child-friendly process, and ensuring that the young people recognise they are being heard.
 
Staff feedback to Ofsted stated how “Restorative Social Care as an organisation put the needs of the staff first, enabling us to provide the highest quality of care for the young people at Amar”.  Staff also felt that their wellbeing matters helped with Sarah’s nurturing approach.  All of this empowers the team and encourages positive outcomes for young people.

Talking about Sarah’s leadership and management the inspector commented how she was “impressed with the way a positive morale is kept in the home, between both staff and young people”.  This is maintained through Sarah’s unique and whacky array of team activities for everyone. 
 
A very well done to all the team at Amar House for a great result!

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“We will remember them” – marking Remembrance Day at Restorative

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This Friday, on the 11th of November, at 11am, we will be marking our remembrance with a two-minute silence at our Restorative SCS head office and across all our homes and supported accommodation settings.

Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day, is an opportunity for us all to come together to remember the people who have died, as a result of wars, around the world.

Young people in all our settings will have the chance to learn what Remembrance Day is about and how significant the day is with its two-minute silence, marking the day World War One ended at 11am, on the 11th day of the 11th month, in 1918.

We respect everyone’s right to carry out their own act of remembrance in their own way, and young people will be encouraged to express their remembrance personally if they wish. The occasion is an opportunity to be thankful to those who served to defend our democratic way of life and unites us across our many different faiths, backgrounds and cultures. In paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of the armed forces from Britain and the Commonwealth, and acknowledge those who lost their lives, “we will remember them”.

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“Learning about Remembrance Day at school, the two residence of Micklemoss House created this window display to remember those who sadly died as a result of conflict and war”

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Spooky goings-on at Bridge House!

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Are you ready for Halloween?! Our staff and young people at Bridge House have been getting into the ‘spirit’, decorating the home to make it darkly magical, ready for Halloween celebrations.

With young people leading the transformation to make Bridge House into a haunted house, ghosts, ghouls and spiders have all moved in, with the intention of spooking staff and visitors.

Lots of fun was had by all, buying and making the decorations, with spooktacular results. And now everyone’s looking forward to an exciting night of Trick or Treats!

There’s never a dull moment at Bridge House – as soon as Halloween is over, plans will begin for the Christmas décor, so it’s a fun, few months ahead!

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