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“ Delivering the best possible outcomes for every individual. Without compromise”

A unique, award-winning service“For young people with lives at a

crossroads, TraxCare can deliver a

spectrum of award-winning integrated

residential and education solutions

with quality therapeutic care, in a safe,

nurturing environment.

Through our integrated approach and

the delivery of individually tailored

therapeutic care plans, we’ve proved

that we can transform the lives of young

people with complex, challenging

behaviours. Accommodation is provided

in our high quality, contemporary, 1-4

bed residential units set in semi-rural

communities.

What sets TraxCare apart from other

providers is our unique ‘education to

employment’ provision which offers a

diverse range of engaging education,

innovative vocational training and

employment opportunities to our young

people through our associated community

interest companies.

As an independent organisation and

in recognition of the initial high levels of

care required by young people entering

our care, we’re able to taper our provision

and charges on a reducing scale to

deliver the best possible outcomes for

every individual and best value for

commissioning authorities.”

Paul HurdPaul Hurd, Head of Service

• Therapeutic Care

• Bespoke Integrated Care & Education

• Individual Care Plans

• Emergency Referrals

24hr referrals 08448 794 796 – see inside back cover for details

“ Nurturing young people from isolation to integration”

Fulfilling every young person’s potentialTo achieve the best possible outcomes, young

people at TraxCare enjoy high levels of personal

safety in an environment where they are positively

encouraged to develop confidence, self esteem

and appropriate attachments.

Unique amongst UK carers, Trax has achieved

Go4it recognition, a leading national award

which demonstrates a culture of creativity,

innovation and adventure, for recognising and

developing the full potential of every young

person:

• Making learning a positive and enjoyable

experience

• Promoting creativity, innovation and a positive

attitude to risk across all activities

• Encouraging personal responsibility, self-reliance

and positive self image

• Promoting independence and self worth.


“ Breaking through the barriers to effect positive change”

Therapeutic care is at the core of the daily

working practice of the TraxCare team.

Many young people arrive at TraxCare having

experienced a series of broken care placements

and have become a risk to themselves or others.

They struggle to establish meaningful relationships

and often have undiagnosed or untreated mental

health issues in need of specialist intervention.

TraxCare offers in-house professional psychological

assessment, after which individual therapeutic

care plans are delivered by our team of fully

recognised and accredited therapists. They utilise

the most appropriate therapeutic techniques to

help the young people come to terms with their

past, deal with their present, and look forward to

their future:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Psycho dynamic therapy

• Analytical psychotherapy

• Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing

Therapy (EMDR), as recommended by NICE

guidelines.

Therapists assess each individual’s needs and

tailor therapeutic interventions to address a wide

range of issues and histories:

• Attachment disorder • Early trauma • Abuse

• Self-harm • Depression • Separation

• Sexualised behaviour • Anger management

• Substance abuse

Individual Therapeutic Care Plans


“ Truly engaging education focusing on individual needs”

Education & Vocational TrainingEngaging in Innovative EducationTraxCare offer young people a unique choice of

bespoke educational and vocational courses

at their training centres. The focus is on building

self-esteem and attaining nationally recognized

qualifications which provide a pathway to adult

employment.

We place a strong emphasis on the importance of

developing social skills, life skills, citizenship and

employability skills, and actively promote

opportunities to participate in local community life.

TraxCare’s training is delivered by Ofsted registered

TraxAcademy which offers courses in:

• Key Skills: Literacy, Numeracy & IT

• Land-based Studies

• Animal Husbandry / Equine Studies

• Horticulture

• Motorsport Marshalling

• Beach Ranger

• Motor Mechanics

• Insulation Engineer

• Independent Living Skills

• Health & Safety

• Employability Skills

• Arts & Crafts, Music


DfES approved facility no. 888/6093

“ Preparing young people for life beyond care”

Work Experience & EmploymentTransitional Care PlansUnique to TraxCare, we can assist young people

reaching the age of 16 to make the move from

care to independent living through our ‘Moving:On’

program - a range of residential training programs

providing accommodation, vocational training

courses and paid part time / full time

employment positions in our associated

community interest companies:

• Trax Energy Solutions – working with Job Centre

Plus (JCP) and the government’s DWP to offer

young people in care the opportunity to train

and work alongside local young people in the

energy sector.

• Trax Windsports Centre – working in partnership

with the local authority, JCP and DWP, providing

supervision and safeguarding to the public,

whilst maintaining a clean and environmentally

friendly beach on the Fylde coast.


“ Trax is like one big family. It’s a calm, quiet environment, where I’ve done really well.”

Profile at Referral Stage• Referred on a short term basis due to Foster

Placement breakdown

• Female aged 15yrs

• Absconding

• Not attending education

• Serious behaviour issues

• Breakdown of family relationship

Initial Care Plan• Accommodated in a TraxCare residential home

• Engaged on the Trax Time:Out activity program: comprehensive schedule of activities was provided with full supervision and support of a diverse professional staff team

• Outdoor Activities – camping, canoeing, fell walking, horse riding

• House Activities – dance class, hair and beauty, shopping, cooking, gym and trips out etc.

• Enrolled into TraxAcademy – vocational training

• Family Contact – contact was organised and fully supported with financing of journey, or accommodation for visiting family or friends

Semi-Independent Program• Young person A was given the opportunity to

remain in the placement and engage in the Trax Moving:On program to develop independent living skills and vocational training

• Vocational Training with TraxAcademy gaining nationally recognised qualifications

• Pathway Program – developing life skills and key skills

• Work Experience – customer service, lifeguard, hotel and catering

Personal Outcome• Young Person A was soon living in a modern

semi-rural community with local part-time employment and a placement at a local college

• Matured into a confident young person with lots of choices in terms of future career direction and sufficient skills to live independently and enjoy life

• Raised self-esteem and confidence

• Built valuable positive relationships


Case Study -

Young Person A

“ There’s lots of training you can do. Now I’m confident I can get a job.”

Long-term placement• Male aged 16yrs

• OCD, EBD, learning difficulties leading to social isolation and aggressive behaviour

• Lack of social skills, self-help skills or independent living skills

• Absconding, making himself vulnerable

• Multiple residential placement breakdowns

• Formerly in a secure placement for welfare reasons at Kyloe House

Care Plan – TraxCare• High supervision to establish consistent

boundaries without the need for a secure environment

• Psychological assessment and personal therapeutic program to modify behaviour

• Supervised Daily Activity Plan with varied range of activities: Territorial Army, 5-a-side football, RSPCA dog walking scheme, gym, catering course

• Fully supported with financing of journey, or accommodation for visiting family or friends

Education Program - TraxAcademy• Enrolled on a practical program of mechanical

engineering, construction and plant training.

• Kept to a regular routine of attendance at education, out-of-school activities, work experience and part-time employment

• 1:1 tuition in key skills: literacy, numeracy, IT and communication

• Independent living skills: Pathway program, cooking, cleaning, budgeting

• Social skills – Trax behaviour management program

Personal Outcome• Learned to control his anger and tolerate others

• Learned and adapted his social skills and behaviour

• Raised his self-esteem and belief in his abilities

• Achieved nationally recognised qualifications in a variety of construction, land based, engineering and customer service vocational courses

• Developed his independent living skills

• Moved into a semi-independent provision within his local authority and is now working in a hotel


Case Study -

Young Person B

“ The benefits of being in a stable placement are evident in the positive emotional and behavioral development achieved.”Senior social worker

We always go the extra mile...Since our launch in 2000, Trax has worked with

over 20 local authorities nationwide establishing

an enviable track record in achieving positive

outcomes for the young people we care for.

One of the keys to our success is the long term

relationships we establish: even after leaving our

care we give support and guidance to young

people, providing essential continuity, in otherwise

fragmented lives.

If you are interested in Trax Group services and

wish to talk to a local authority social worker

about their experience of placements with

TraxCare, don’t hesitate to call us today

on 08448 794 796


“ When a young person’s behaviour puts them beyond traditional care provision,

there is an alternative to a secure placement”

Making a ReferralPlacements can be made and bespoke care plans provided

quickly through our specialist referral centre who will ensure that

making a referral is as speedy and efficient as possible:

• Guaranteed confirmation of placement within 60 minutes

– Latest Ofsted reports supplied

– Local authority references supplied

– Tailored care plan & costs supplied for bespoke programs

• Same day placements available

• Nationwide staffed pick-up service available

• Planned placements and mobility programs available

• Accommodation in modern, 1-4 bed, semi-rural residential units

24 hour referrals: 08448 794 796

tel: 01772 731832 | fax: 01772 731871 | traxgroup.co.ukRiverside Park, Wallend Road, Preston PR2 2HW

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