A centre named after a paralympian wheelchair star that aims to help young people with special needs has been rated outstanding by Ofsted.

The Ade Adepitan Short Breaks Centre, in Grove Park, Kingsbury has been awarded an outstanding rating by the education watchdog for its excellence in improving the lives of young people who have profound learning and physical disabilities, as well as providing support to their families.

Officially opened by the Paralympian Ade Adepitan in 2013, in modern buildings next to the Village School the centre offers short-break residential support working with 60 children a year up to the age of 18.

The Ofsted report applauded the centre in Kingsbury for providing highly effective and high quality services which are tailored to meet the needs of individual young people who have complex needs, including autism and sensory impairments.

Councillor Ruth Moher, responsible for children, said: "I know how important it is for families to have regular and reliable short breaks from caring and how vital it is for disabled children and young people to have the chance to do fun things away from the family and take part in opportunities they may not always get.

"The Ade Adepitan centre and its staff are improving the life chances and improving the independence and wellbeing of some of disabled young people and that's something of which we should all be very proud."

The report also noted that staff are expertly skilled and liaise closely with parents, while young people are challenged with new and creative experiences and the centre meets the needs of young people with multiple disabilities.

Paralympian Ade played 90 times for the Team GB wheelchair basketball team gaining 90 caps for Great Britain, including at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens and at the 2005 Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.