‘A’ is a young man who commenced his educational journey with KEYFORT in September 2023. Having disengaged from traditional education settings for nearly a year, ‘A’ required a personalised educational approach tailored to his unique needs and learning style.

KEYFORT worked closely with next of kin and the local authority to set up a bespoke package that would mean ‘A’ could start to access his education again in a way that would motivate and engage him.

We recognised the need for a specialised approach, and ‘A’ now has a dedicated and skilled support team who are instrumental in supporting with implementation of a tailored educational package for ‘A’.

Since joining KEYFORT,  ‘A’ has exceeded all expectations and showcased remarkable progress in his education journey. ‘A’ has been enjoying practising his writing skills and has enjoyed learning about the human body. ‘A’ has also enjoyed learning about measurements and numbers whilst baking. The team provide a range of more traditional classroom activities as well as sensory activities.  In addition to his academic progress, the team has been prioritising the development of essential life skills for ‘A’. Special attention is being given to daily living skills and practical knowledge, such as money management.

‘A’ currently has goals to put his new skills and knowledge into practice by accessing the local community and further afield

KEYFORT RECOGNISES THAT THERE ARE STUDENTS OUT THERE WHO MAY NOT SUIT A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT, AND SO CAN PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO MAKE SURE THAT PERSON CAN STILL GAIN ALL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS WHILST BEING IN A NON-TRADITIONAL EDUCATION SETTING. TAYLORING SUPPORT SPECIFICALLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL.

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What is Time to Talk Day?

Time to Talk Day is the nation’s biggest mental health conversation. Happening every year, it’s a day for people to come together to talk, listen and change lives.

Talking about mental health isn’t always easy and sometimes it’s even harder to say how you really feel. But a conversation has the power to change lives. Time to Talk Day is the perfect opportunity to start a conversation about mental health and KEYFORT want to support this.

It’s easier to tell people we’re “fine” that it is to say how we really feel. We want everyone to feel comfortable talking about mental health. So lets start talking together today.

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Huge Congratulations to KEYFORT’s Sara Cox on becoming Registered CQC Manager for the North East and North West Regions

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We are thrilled to announce Afeez as our Employee of the Month at KEYFORT. Despite being new to our team, Afeez has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to our core values from day one. His dedication and exceptional work ethic have not gone unnoticed, as we have received glowing feedback about his approach and attitude from our students and management team.

Afeez’s passion and engagement in his role are truly commendable. His outstanding communication skills and efficiency in performing his duties have made a significant impact. Moreover, he has already extended his support to our Community Division, showcasing his versatility and dedication to enriching the lives of the people we support. Afeez is swiftly becoming an invaluable member of the KEYFORT team, and we look forward to seeing his continued contributions in the days ahead.

Congratulations, Afeez!

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Congratulations to Neave Bellingham, Septembers Employee of the month.

Neave is relatively new to our NW Division and we we are beyond proud that she has been recognised by her peers and the people we support so soon into her role.

She has exceeded our expectations as a new staff member and really hit the ground running, working across multiple cases and locations.

Neave, you exemplify our core values and we know you always put the people we support at the heart of everything you do, we feel incredibly lucky to have you on our NW support team.

Keep being AMAZING 🤩👏🥰

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Meet Joe Whiting, our exceptional physio placement student at KEYFORT. Since joining us in March, Joe’s dedication and impact have been nothing short of extraordinary. Joe has embraced his role with fervour, working closely with one of our rehabilitative clients. His commitment to this client’s progress has been truly inspiring. Through his dedication, Joe has played a pivotal role in helping the client achieve remarkable rehabilitative milestones.

Joe exemplifies our core values, setting an incredible example for his colleagues. Joe’s commitment isn’t just about doing the job; he consistently goes above and beyond to ensure excellence in everything he undertakes. His passion for his field shines through as he applies various physio-theoretical frameworks to his clinical practice. Already, he’s displaying the traits of a future great physiotherapist. His dedication to continuous improvement and learning is evident in his approach.

KEYFORT feels fortunate to have someone like Joe on our team. He not only delivers top-notch work but also fearlessly offers valuable suggestions that contribute to our collective success. Let’s celebrate Joe Whiting for his exceptional contributions, embodying our values, and the positive impact he’s bringing to our clients’ lives. Thank you, Joe, for your dedication and unwavering commitment. You’re making a difference that truly matters.

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We are delighted to announce that Karen Mordey has been awarded Employee of the Month for her outstanding contribution to the people she supports. Karen’s positivity at work has created a fun and happy environment for a young boy she supports, N to be his happy self and get everything out of his sessions.  Her dedication and flexibility with her shifts have ensured N’s safety while, also providing much-needed respite for his parents.

Further to her work with N, Karens seamless integration into L’s team has been remarkable, and L truly enjoys haven Karen as part of her support team.

Congratulations, on this well-deserved recognition! Your exceptional efforts and positive attitude make a significant difference in the lives of the people we support.

Keep up the fantastic work Karen! 🤩

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Karen has worked with KEYFORT Group now for just over 3 years. She meets all of our core values in every sense, and deserves this recognition and praise. Karen is a highly regarded team member, she’s always positive, and puts the people we support at the heart of everything she does, especially during times when additional session cover is needed. Her ability to be such a positive force on her team is admirable, and we are lucky to have such a caring and valued team member working for us. Your team, the lady you support and KEYFORT Group management team THANK YOU for being such a stand out positive person, your efforts do not go unnoticed Karen 🥰👏

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It is lovely to see the people we support achieving their goals and living life to the full.

“I have just returned from my holiday where me and 3 of my staff team went to Crete. It was such an amazing time, and I was able to achieve once in a lifetime experiences and things I haven’t done in so many years. It gave me such a feeling of independence and I really enjoyed myself and has given me the confidence to know I am able to do this again. Thank you for all my staff team for supporting me to make this happen”

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