Last updated: 9 February 2026
"A stable staff team and positive culture, although basic activities lack specialist programmes or variety."
A detailed positive behaviour support (PBS) plan was in place. This identified the person's baseline presentation and proactive staff actions to maintain this.
There was a positive and open culture at the service. The staff were positive about working at Yew Tree and spoke positively about the person they supported.
There was a stable staff team, who had supported the person living at Yew Tree for several years and knew them well.
Training compliance was high. Training was adapted to meet the needs of the person living at Yew Tree, for example positive behaviour support (PBS) and learning disability and autism training.
Staff enjoyed working at Yew Tree and felt listened to by the registered manager.
A plan of activities was in place, including horse riding and hiking. Staff were also offering games and activities in the house, for example, table tennis or puzzles
Activities are regular but basic like horse riding, hiking, and puzzles, with no specialist programmes or coordinator for more variety.
A plan of activities was in place, including horse riding and hiking. Staff were also offering games and activities in the house, for example, table tennis or puzzles
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Last inspected: February 2024
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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