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HAT-TRICK AS WESSEX LODGE RECEIVES THIRD SUCCESSIVE OUTSTANDING OFSTED RATING |
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Monday, 14 November 2011 |
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Wessex Lodge, a specialist short breaks service run by The Wessex Autistic Society, has received high praise from OFSTED having been rated as ‘outstanding’ for a 3rd consecutive time.
The results of the inspection found that Wessex Lodge in Christchurch “...is extremely well managed and continues to provide an excellent standard of individualised care for young people with a range of disabilities.”
Situated within the grounds of Portfield School, the modern purpose built service for short breaks for children between the ages of two and 19, who have a diagnosis of autism or associated learning disability, was described by Ofsted as outstanding on a number of levels. According to the Ofsted report, “Outcomes for children and young people are outstanding with parents and placing authorities being exceptionally happy with all aspects of the care provided, and their relationship with the home and its staff. Staff have acute understanding of young people’s diverse needs and deliver high quality and personalised care in a caring and professional manner.”
Andrew Thomas, Director of Portfield School Services comments, “We are delighted with this outcome from our third inspection and are so pleased to be able to offer the very best in respite care to families who see us as a life-line and children who see us as a ‘home from home’. Since opening in 2005 the Lodge has consistently raised the quality of service provision and over the years has moved from being a “Good” to an “Outstanding” service. I cannot express how delighted we are with this outcome and it is testimony to the endless hard work and dedication of the team.”
For further information about Wessex Lodge and services provided by The Wessex Autistic Society please visit www.twas.org.uk. The full OFSTED report is also available to view on the Society’s website.
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