Changing the face of housing for young people in care
At Storyy Group we enable young people to live full and active lives into adulthood. We’re raising well above industry standards by nurturing a caring environment at the heart of our homes, celebrating the individuality of children and sparking pathways that change lives. We’re proud to say that we support the transition from our registered care services onto semi independent and through to adulthood.
Mark Jolly, Operations Manager, Homes
Mark has worked in young people services for over 30 years in varying roles starting as a Youth Worker through to becoming a Regional Manager for a large Care & Support Company. During this time Mark has gained extensive experience of managing services that provide accommodation and support to Care Leavers and Looked After Children in Bracknell, Slough, Windsor and Maidenhead.
Mark loves coming to work because he believes young people have tremendous potential and can overcome any obstacle that life throws at them, he also believes that a traumatic upbringing does not determine a young person’s future and with the right care and support in place young people can achieve amazing things.
We place children before profits.
We offer safe and homely, high quality accommodation and bespoke care packages to meet the needs of our young people in a holistic manner. We make a difference to the lives of young people in care, helping them to reach their potential and transition into adulthood.
Our Services
Children's Homes
We offer high-quality support and accommodation for children aged 8 to 16. Through thorough assessments and collaboration with the child and their support network, we enable them to achieve their goals with a positive and holistic approach. Our innovative approach focuses on working with complex children with complex backgrounds, providing exceptional care and support in a nurturing environment. We prioritise education and a healthy lifestyle, using alternative provision as a transition to mainstream education, where required.
Supported Accommodation
We also offer OFSTED registered Supported Accommodation Services for young people transitioning into adulthood. Our dedicated staff continues to support them during this crucial period. We prioritise further education, employment, and training, including apprenticeships. Our life-skills program empowers young people to gain independence. We provide high-quality, private accommodation with a lower staff ratio and cost-effective solutions.
Emergency Placements
We understand the urgent need for emergency placements and are committed to providing immediate support in crisis situations. Our dedicated team is equipped to respond swiftly, ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in need. We offer secure and nurturing emergency placements that prioritise their comfort and stability. Our experienced staff members are trained to provide the necessary care, support, and guidance during these challenging times. We work closely with local authorities and agencies to ensure seamless coordination and the best possible outcomes for those in crisis.
Our Residential Care leadership Team
Amanda Eddy
Director, Homes
Melanie Jarrett
Services Manager
Natalie Martin
Support Manager
Mark Jolly
Operations Manager, Homes
What makes us different?
High quality care homes
A home with a heart in it. Carefully planned, positive environments built to a high standard.
Person centred planning
A deep understanding of each child’s individual needs and support plans based on the “Behaviour Support Model.”
Highly trained staff
Comprehensively trained staff who receive active supervision on a monthly basis.
Transitions into adulthood
Through our supported living accommodation where 16-24 year old young adults will transition from care into our semi - independent accommodation.
Life skills & emotional well-being
We will work to develop skills and confidence to live independently, focusing on emotional well-being, life skills, health, finances, relationships, social media safety.
Fair pricing
Packages that do not change and include accommodation, utility costs and food.
How we do it?
Our Homes
- Designed with young people at heart, each home will be created and furnished to a high standard meeting the needs of the young people we support
- Safety is our priority and whilst our homes will have internet access and offer a designated place for computer activities, this will be with safety as a priority with access regularly monitored by our team
- Bedrooms furnished in a simple, modern manner. We will also involve our young people in the design of future homes
- Common areas are homely and comforting, our homes will be modern and appealing to young people. We will always rely on feedback from our young people so that we can assure we are meeting their needs
Person Centred Planning
- All of our young people will benefit from a robust support and risk plan that is person-centered and reflects their pathway plan
- We will work closely with the individual’s circle of support to ensure that their support is holistic and reaches their individual agreed outcomes
- Our support plans are based on a positive behaviour ethos, we always celebrate the positives our young people achieve
Our Staff
- Our staff receive comprehensive training based on working with young people
- They are trained on reflective practice. Following any incidents, we collect data, analyse and learn from each incident
- We follow safer recruitment practices with all new employees and all staff are in receipt of an enhanced DBS check
- Storyy homes require all members of staff to undertake safeguarding training before starting in their role. All managers are trained as safeguarding leads and also have specific training in the areas of FGM, prevent and behaviours that challenge
Fair Pricing
- Each care package is based around the needs of the individual. We have hourly rates that reflect the care needs with the set, baseline costs for complex needs
- Our Semi-independent costs have a baseline cost across the service with a fixed hourly rate
- Costings are provided at each individual referral and we work closely with commissioners and social workers to ensure that the costs are minimised. We also discuss block contracts with Commissioners so that we are working in unison with local authorities
- Project Home will operate an OFSTED regulated children’s provision with semi-independent provisions already in place
Our homes
Storyys of our young people
We work with local authorities, schools, teachers, parents and social-care institutes to engage young people in learning and put them on the path for an incredible future. By tapping into children’s interests, we’re able to better connect with them and engage them for longer – giving them the best possible chance of excelling.
Testimonials
We’re on an exciting journey and we’re only getting started. Find out more about the key milestones in our growth to date.
We have a range of policies and procedures ranging our alternative provision, residential care and training areas of the business.