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SENAD Get Ramtastic with The Derby Ram Trail

We are proud sponsors of Derby Museums, Derby Ram Trail which is a spectacular free art sculpture trail coming to Derby in the summer of 2021. From 27 May to 22 August a flock of fabulously colourful and unique rams will take you on a trail around the beautiful city of Derby.

The Derby Ram Trail is being brought to the city by Derby Museums, together with Wild in Art who are a leading producer of creative events that transform places into free, family friendly outdoor art galleries.

As part of the activities around the trail, all SENAD service users have been offered the opportunity to take part in a ‘Design a Mini Ram’ competition. 160 people are taking part from across the groups services, bringing the fun of the trail across the country.

Derby care group expand Ram Trail to their care homes and schools – Derbyshire Live (derbytelegraph.co.uk)

Training Team win National Award

Congratulations to our training team at Rowden House School who have been awarded SME Employer 2020 by our training partner Aspiration Training Ltd. Find out why its great to work for the SENAD Group and how our staff training programmes enable us to provide the very best specialist care and education.

Sneak Preview of the SENAD Group Ram

The Derby Ram Trail

The SENAD Group’s sponsored Ram was brought to life this weekend by our artists from Reilly Creative. We can’t show you him yet as we’ve been asked to keep him under wraps for now, but here’s a sneak preview. As part of the trail activities students and service users across the groups schools and services will have the opportunity to create their own mini rams, as well as enjoying taking part in ram trail itself.

The Derby Ram Trail is a spectacular free discovery trail coming to Derby in the summer.
From 19 June to 28 August 2020 a flock of fabulously colourful and unique rams will take you on a trail around the beautiful city of Derby. The ram sculpture is based on the mythical Derby Ram from the 18th Century song, which according to legend was ten yards high with enormous horns and a huge flowing fleece. The story tells how people from all over came to see the huge Derby Ram, and we are excited that people will once again flock to Derby.
The Derby Ram Trail is brought to you by Derby Museums, together with Wild in Art and Presenting Partner, Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID).

Chief Executive Officer Awarded Honorary Master Degree From The University of Derby

Brian Jones PC VC Chancellor

Huge congratulations go to our Chief Executive Officer, Brian Jones who was been awarded an Honorary Master Degree from Derby University, to recognise him for his work to promote and ensure the equality of education for young people.

Brian has been Chief Executive Officer for the SENAD Group since 2006. Using his significant experience in specialist education with local authorities, the voluntary sector and independent sector, he has successfully led the group in designing and operating high quality education, therapy and care services for young people and adults with autism, speech language and communication needs and mental health needs.

Brian is relentless in his dedication, determination and ambition to ensure that the most vulnerable people in our society and their families are treated with the respect, dignity and have equal opportunities to maximise their potential. He is highly respected figure within the sector and works closely with the Department for Education, educational institutions, including the University of Derby to develop policy and practice that will increase equality for all people with additional needs.

 

 

One Nine Five Reach Finals of Staffordshire Dignity Awards

Staqffordshire Dignity Awards 2019

Congratulations to Jamie Thomas, Registered Manager and his staff team at One Nine Five in Burton on Trent, who were finalists in this years Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards. Jamie attended the awards ceremony at Newcastle and Stafford Performing Arts College.
Although not the winner this year, being a finalist is a fantastic achievement and acknowledgment of Jamie’s great leadership and the dedication of the staff team to provide the very best care for residents. Well done to you all!

The Staffordshire Dignity in Care Awards are now in their 5th year. the awards recognise groups and individuals who care for the most vulnerable in society with dignity and compassion. The awards are organised by Staffordshire County Council.

One Nine Five Rated as an Outstanding Service in Latest CQC Inspection

The Care Quality Commission has found the quality of care provided by 195 Ashby Road in Burton Upon Trent to be Outstanding following an inspection in May.
195 Ashby Road provides accommodation and nursing or personal care to people with learning disabilities or autism to allow them to live as independently as possible from a property that is split into three self-contained flats.

Inspectors found staff were caring and compassionate and people were being provided with safe, responsive, caring, effective and well-led care. A full inspection report has been published on CQC’s website: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1700843168

Under CQC’s programme of inspections, all adult social care services are being given a rating according to whether they are safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. 195 Ashby Road is rated Outstanding for being responsive and well-led, and Good for being safe, caring and effective.

Maggie Hannelly, CQC’s Head of Inspection for Adult Social Care in the central region said:

“Our inspection team was really impressed by the level of care and support offered to people at 195 Ashby Road.

“We found there was a strong focus on individual achievement and staff were committed to helping the young people using this service to progress, achieve their goals and move towards more independence.

“People developed skills within the home and were also able to progress through education and leisure opportunities. They were encouraged and supported to learn to manage some of their behaviours and this was closely monitored.

“There was a strong ethos of learning from incidents and people’s was reviewed on a regular basis to ensure it met their needs. Staff had an in-depth understanding of people’s diverse needs and were committed to enabling everyone to have equal access and receiving information in a way they understood.

“People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible. Staff were caring and treated people with respect and kindness. There were many opportunities for people using the service to get involved in activities and pursue their interests.

“Staff knew them well and understood how to care for them in a personalised way, including ensuring they maintained and developed important relationships.

“All of this meant people received a high standard of care, which is why it has been rated Outstanding.”

Andrea Sutcliffe, Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care, said:
“The quality of care which our inspectors found here was exceptional and I am very pleased that we can celebrate the service’s achievements.
“An outstanding service is the result of a tremendous amount of hard work and commitment. I would like to thank and congratulate everyone involved.”

Celebrating NAPPI Success

Isabel Campbell of SENAD Community was awarded a tankard by NAPPI UK at the NAPPI Training meeting earlier this month for being one of the two longest serving NAPPI Trainers. Isabel and Wayne Price at Park House were part of the first Group of SENAD trainers trained by NAPPI UK, five years ago. Wayne received his tankard a few months ago. Both trainers remain actively involved as NAPPI Trainers and continue to promote the Psychological approach of NAPPI. They have witnessed the excellent achievements of staff through the use of the NAPPI philosophy.

The Group Health and Safety Manager, Martin Bradder said “I often sit in NAPPI Trainer Training sessions for an hour or so. It is great to see how the Trainers develop over the years. We have examples of NAPPI Trainers going on to be Registered Managers and it is my firm belief that NAPPI Trainers develop confidence through the excellent training provided by the NAPPI UK Trainers. I am immensely proud of Wayne, Isabel and the other NAPPI Trainers and I look forward to seeing what these guys will achieve over the next five years.”