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ICHAComissioners
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independent children’s homes associationrepresenting & supporting registered providersIndependent Children’s Homes Associationrepresenting & supporting registered providers
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Welcome to what will become a very important and significant year for ICHA with some major changes within ICHA and the Residential Child Care landscape as a whole.As I type this introduction, I am mindful and very grateful of the solid foundations for the future laid down by Liz Cooper and thank her for all her hard work and dedication over the last year as Chair.After 7 years of hard work, Jonathan Stanley will be stepping down from the role of CEO of ICHA in September. Jonathan has been a major force in growing ICHA from just 70 members in 2012, to what is now a huge association that has over 200 members, representing 90% of all the UK providers.All of his achievements large, small, and some things we will never really know about, have contributed to giving ICHA and all its associated members the strongest voice it has ever had. This is evident with ICHA and Jonathan being the ‘go to’ person and organisation for the DoE, Ofsted, and Central Government for Residential Child Care mattersSome of Jonathan’s most notable achievements are, the influencing and consultation with the Quality Standards and the extensive support work provided to the sector, Ofsted and DoE around its implementation. The ICHA State of the Sector Reports, for the last 7 consecutive years, has provided an invaluable and unrivalled insight into our sector and offered providers together with local and national Government, a tool that had never been done before to assist in explaining and understanding the challenges we all face day to day in our unique industry.However Jonathan is probably most proud of the smaller achievements that have happened quietly along the way, be it offering a bit of help to a small provider or Local Authority with some quick advice on a subject matter or just nudging someone in the right direction, all to achieve better child care practices or better outcomes for the young people affected, no matter how small or large.Without Jonathan’s leadership, determination, and singular focus, ICHA would not have grown
to be the respected association it is today; something as providers and individuals we are all very grateful for, and which has been of benefit to commissioning everywhere.In April 2019, after a lengthy and intensive interview process Peter Sandiford was appointed as our new CEO for the next chapter of the Independent Children’s Homes Association.Peter has a wealth of experience gained from both personal experience of being ‘in care’ and adopted and from working in a range of settings including Maladjusted Boarding Schools, an Assessment Centre, adolescent units and therapeutic communities. He also headed up practice learning for a large northern local authority and lectured on the social work courses at two universities.Whilst working at the National Children’s Bureau Peter headed up the Improving Educational Outcomes of Children in Public Care project that led to Quality Protects standards and the creation of Virtual Schools. More recently he was CEO of adoption support charity PAC-UK and was a member of the Adoption Leadership Board. Peter has already started the process of exploring what ICHA’s members see the future could and should bring for ICHA. Peter will be assisted by an elected and highly committed Committee and by the small, but well established, team of Officers. I share with Peter, the Committee and the Officers the drive that in addition to its very important national work and regular members meetings ICHA will have an increasing regional presence that draws more members into the day to day functioning of ICHA. This will clearly contribute to ICHA’s commitment to continue and further develop its ability to provide the sector, and those it relates to, with expert analysis, coordination, leadership, advocacy and support over the coming years. As the Committee Chair I very much look forward to my year in office supporting the valuable work that ICHA provides, not only to members but to children and young people who require our care.
Introduction by ICHA Chair 2019, Mark Raw
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Introduction by Peter Sandiford, ICHA Chief Executive Officer ICHA members provide approaching 90% of residential child care provision in the charity and private sectors. We speak with an informed voice and are listened to by government, the media and residential child care stakeholders. As I undertake the role of Chief Executive, I really appreciate that I am taking up significant responsibilities, not just for the members but for the ongoing development of services to meet the needs of the many children and young people that members provide services to.Perhaps most relevant to those using this handbook are the ongoing conversations about commissioning and how the residential child care sector needs to develop, if it is to meet the needs of the children it serves. We have seen the public being made aware of children in state care being placed in unregulated provision, something I am confident none of you who are reading this would accept for a child in your family, particularly one who is likely to have experienced extremes of early life trauma, attachment issues and potentially exposure to exploitation.As we look to grow the sector, enabling it to meet the ever-changing needs of society, we must utilise the available tools to asses need, match services to those needs and accurately evidence the impact of what we do. First though, we need to bring the commissioners and providers together. We know that the successful delivery of residential child care is dependent on the building of relationships between children and their carers and the same is true for commissioning services. Commissioners and providers are both looking to meet the needs of children – to do this we must develop relationships based on trust and transparency. I look forward to working with you all to achieve this.
A piece of work that has significantly informed my thinking as I take up my post, is the State of the Sector report 2019 (Link). This is an annual report compiled by an external researcher, based on information provided by members. Key messages from the report, as identified by Jonathan as he leaves ICHA are:We need all homes to be working in a financial, emotional, professional environment, where all feel a belonging, experience being involved with colleague commissioning caregivers, everyone working in a focused, child-led way, effectively, with sensitivity and acceptance, promoting co-operation, attentive to others’ self-esteem.However, this report shows we are at a delicate moment for children’s homes. There is continued resilience of provider morale, despite the many challenges of operating in the children’s homes sector. Do not mistake this as being more than a short and small recovery from the recent years. There is still much to be done to assure the healthy sustainability of children’s homes provision in England. The report shows that national and local government should be mindful of the consequences of seeking any reduction in spending on residential child care. We do not need to trigger a crisis that could come from unplanned reactive spreadsheet actions. Providers want to work with local authorities to plan the way forwards.This report provides representative factual data that will correct errors of fact and interpretation. This is the necessary solid reference that acts as the focus for any research or comment. The data shows that profits are modest, far from the exorbitant claims made by some commentators. This report is a full stop to the anecdotal and apocryphal.
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ICHA is the only UK representative organisation of Independent Residential Child Care providers.
ICHA membership defines organisations that are committed to their continually improving outcomes for children.
Membership of ICHA indicates an organisation committed to the key factors of successful Residential Child Care (see NCERCC: What works in Residential Child Care) as demonstrated by willingness to share information and best practice, challenge inequality and raise the quality of services provided.
Membership of ICHA signals a commitment to high quality care and welfare being provided by all involved in the life of a child.
Membership of ICHA supports them to achieve this by the benefits of information, peer support and representation at local, regional and national levels.
Paramount is the safeguarding, wishes and interests, of each child. This is shown by core aspects of the Code of Practice.
• Act at all times in accordance with the welfare and safeguarding interest of children placed within their service.
• Ensure the wishes and feelings of individual children placed are central to any service offered to them or decision affecting their care.
• Promote a culture of professional openness and integrity in the care of children placed.
• Work individually and collectively to improve services and thereby improve the welfare of, and outcomes for, children placed.
ICHA members will:-
i. ‘Provide services which consistently provide positive outcomes, for young people and to the regulatory standards’.
ii. Ensure all staff are appropriately qualified, trained, supervised and supported to deliver high quality care.
iii. Ensure resources, systems, policies and procedures are in place to underpin high quality care.
iv. Promote a culture of continuous improvement throughout the range of services provided.
v. Support other members (by practical means or in the provision of information/advice) in the delivery of improved services.
vi. Safeguarding of children is promoted by ICHA members by 2 important responsibilities:
1. Notify the Executive Committee (and regulatory bodies if professionally appropriate) of any situation which may compromise or threaten the well being of any child placed in a member organisation.
2. Notify (as above) any member who willingly or repeatedly fails to act in accordance with this Code of Practice and/or brings the ICHA into disrepute.
ICHA Code of Practice
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ICHA Aims
• To continue to understand and promote the interests of ICHA Members.
• To maintain a voice at national level and be engaged in the debate and consultation process on residential child care issues.
• To present an appropriate professional, informed and evidence-based view of high quality practice and outcomes.
• To champion the provision of high quality services for LAC children as a positive option.
• To seek regular national media coverage on issues relevant to our provision.
• To celebrate and publicise good practice among our members.
ICHA Objectives
• To develop a pattern of regional and national meetings which disseminate information, engage debate and support members in networking with each other as well as informing the actions of the Association.
• To increase membership numbers.
• To maintain and extend representation at national level in various consultative or representational bodies.
• To influence thought at a political level, in conjunction with our political lobbyist.
• To recognise children’s rights as a fundamental aspect of member’s provision.
• To use all means at our disposal to influence the national debate in the areas of quality practice and to counter the short term expediency of driving down costs, at the expense of quality outcomes.
ICHA Mission Statement
“To represent the independent residential child care sector and promote quality child care practice nationally.”
ICHA, PO Box 16845, Sutton Coldfield, B73 9XGT: 07794 779893 E: [email protected] W: www.icha.org.uk
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ContentsWelcome from the Chair 2Message from the CEO 3ICHA Code of Practice 4Mission Statement 5Contents 6-7A & T Care Ltd 8A Wilderness Way 9A Significant Other Ltd 10ABC Care & Education Ltd 11Acorn Homes Group 12Acorn Children’s Home (Branston) Ltd 13Aftercare (NW) Ltd 14Albrighton Care 15Amberleigh Care 16Amegreen Children’s Services 17Anderida Adolescent Care Ltd 18Appletree Treatment Centre 19Arc HD Services Ltd 20Archways Care Ltd 21Arnfield Care Ltd 22Arronbeth 23Artemis Support Ltd 24Back On Track Children’s Services SE Ltd 25Bay View Child Care 26The Banyan Tree 27Beaufort Care Group Ltd 28Beeches UK Ltd 29Benecare Ltd 30Blue Elephant Childcare Ltd 31Blue Mountain 32Bramley Care 33Branas Isaf Ltd 34Brantwood Specialist School 35Break 36Bright Futures Care Ltd 37Bryn Melyn Care Ltd 38Calcot Services For Children 39The Caldecott Foundation 40The Cambian Group 41Carbrey Care 42Care Afloat 43Care Today (Children’s Services) 44Care Focus Ltd 45Care Perspectives 46Causeway Care Homes Ltd 47Chances Child Care & Family Support 48Changing Lives Care Group Ltd 49 50Cherish Childrens Care Ltd 51Cherry Cottage 52Cherry Trees 53Childhood First 54
Children of the Mangrove 55Choices 4 Children 56Clouds Childrens Care Ltd 57Clover Childcare Services Ltd 58Compass Children’s Homes 59Cornerstone Children’s Homes Ltd 60Cornerways Children’s Services 61Courtyard Care Ltd 62Cove Residential Services 63Crystal Care Solutions Ltd 64Crusoe Care Ltd 65Cuckfield Care 663 Dimensions Care Ltd 67De Novo Care Ltd 68Discovered Ltd 69DMR Services Ltd 70Dove Adolescent Services Ltd 71Eastfield 72Evokecare 73Evolution Children’s Services 74Exceptional Care 75Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education 76Fairport Care Services 77Family Care Group 78Ferndearle Child Care Services Ltd 79FEVACA 80First 4 Care Ltd 81Five Rivers Child Care Ltd 82Flourish 83Footsteps a Path to Change 84Frances House 85 GBA Care Ltd 86Glebe House (Friends Therapeutic Comm Trust) 87Good Foundations Ltd 88Grace Care Ltd 89Gravitas 90Halliwell 91Happy Group Ltd 92Harmony Children’s Services 93Headstart Residential Care 94Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd 95Heath Care Group 96Hexagon Care 97Holibrook House Ltd 98Hollybank Trust 99Holme Farm Residential Village 100Holywell Children’s Services Ltd 101Homes 2 Inspire 102Homes for Support 103 Homescope 104Hopscotch Care Ltd 105Horizon Care & Education Group Ltd 106
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Advertisers: Ridouts Solicitors (Pg 201), Graham Consultants (Pg 201), Clearcare Solutions (Pg 202), Fulbridge Social Care (Pg 203),
Howard House Care Ltd 107Idem Living Ltd 108Ingleside Children’s Home Ltd 109In Safe Hands Care Ltd 110Inspirations Leicestershire 111Inspire Care 112Inspire Children’s Services 113Jamores Limited (t/a Jamores Homes) 114J & R Care Ltd 115Kattz Care Services 116Kedleston Group 117Kennet Care 118Keswick Care Ltd 119Keys Group 120Kisimul Group Ltd 121Kites Children’s Services Ltd 122Leeward Care Ltd 123Life Change Care Ltd 124The Lioncare Group 125McRae Residential Care Services (MRCS) Ltd 126Meadows Care 127Moonreach Ltd 128Motivations Activity Projects Ltd 129The National Autistic Society 130New Forest Care 131New Futures (Children’s Services) Ltd 132Next Stage 4 Life 133NH Care 134North East Autism Society 135North East Specialist Therapeutic Services 136North Lakes Children’s Services 137Nottinghamshire YMCA 138Nugent 139Oak House Childrens Home Ltd 140Oaktree Childcare Ltd 141One to One Crisis Intervention Ltd 142Oracle Care Ltd 143Orbis Education & Care Ltd 144Our Places Schools 145Overley Hall School 146 147Pathways Care Residential 148Pathway Care Group 149Penarth Group 150Phoenix Learning & Care 151Positive Pathways Ltd 152Potton Homes 153Progress Care Solutions 154
Progressive Care 155Prosper & Enterprise Ltd 156Resolute Care 157Right-Trak Ltd 158ROC NW 159Ronanda Therapeutic Children’s Home 160Roundhouse Care Ltd 161Rubicon Children’s Homes Ltd 162Sandcastle Care Ltd 163Sankofa Care Ltd 164Satash Community Care Project Ltd 165Seaside Care Homes Ltd 166Serenity Care Homes Ltd 167Serenity Specialist Care Ltd 168Shalamar Children Limited 169Silverlining Childcare Ltd 170Shyne Together Ltd 171SOLACE Care Partners Ltd 172Solent Child Care Ltd 173Specialist Education Services Ltd 174 Springfield Road Ltd 175St Hill Establishments Ltd 176Stanfield Care Services Ltd 177Step-A-Side 178Supporting Futures 179Swaay Child and Adolescent Services Ltd 180Tab Care and Support Ltd 181The Beech House 182The Hollies (T/a Care Home Ltd) 183The PLACE Young People’s Company 184The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) Ltd 185TimeOut Children’s Homes 186T-Junction Children’s Services 187Total Care Matters Ltd 188Tree House Care Fostering Solutions Ltd 189TulipCare 190United Children’s Services 191Unity Residential Care Services 192Unique Children’s Home 193Watermead Care Ltd 194What’s Out There Ltd 195Witherslack Group 196Young Foundations 197Geographical List 198-200
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We are a therapeutic residential Children’s Home service founded on theories of Attachment and Trauma.
Our aim is to facilitate children to either resume living with their families or enter long-term foster care, by resolving emotional and behavioural challenges that currently prevent this. As a result, children, and their families, receive intensive therapeutic work alongside care for the children. We have in-home therapists 3-4 days each week to support this.
While children do not leave until they are ready, it is hoped that this will be achieved in 12 to 15 months. We follow up with up to 3 years’ of therapeutic outreach support after placement to sustain their subsequent placement.
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Company Website: www.old-meadow.comContact: Jeremy JayasuriyaPosition: Director of ServicesAddress: Unit 1A, Plot 8, Maitland Road, Needham Market, IP6 8NZTelephone: 01449 703703Fax: Email: [email protected] of provision: Therapeutic Residential Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal No.of children’s Homes & 1 Other homes & Other Services: Total number of registered beds: 4Size range of homes: 4-bedAge range on admission: 7 - 13 yearsNames & Qualifications: Jeremy Jayasuriya BA (Hons) Social Work, Sue Jayasuriya BSc (Hons)
Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counselling.Specialist services: Short to medium-term provision, with the objective of reunification or long-
term foster placement.Registered School or NoOther Education Provision: Therapeutic provision: Yes.Other Services: Therapy is offered to parents and family. Post placement outreach service is
available for up to 3 years.Geographical location: East
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AWW provides immediate and short-term solutions for Local Authorities struggling to find accommodation for the most challenging and vulnerable young people.
“A Wilderness Way” are committed to providing creative care packages for the children and young people we look after. We provide each young person with a safe, supportive, trusting environment with challenges that promote growth, responsibility, learning and positive outcomes.
Our Wilderness Experience placements are bespoke crisis intervention programs, which are staffed 2:1 24/7.
Our Residential and C.E Homes provide solution-focused care staffed at 1:1 in group living homes.
Our core service specification is available on request.
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Company Website: www.awwltd.comContact: Geoff JenkinsonPosition: Managing DirectorAddress: Manor House, Carlisle, Cumbria CA4 0QSTelephone: 01228 409553Fax: 01228 409991Email: [email protected] of provision: Crisis Intervention / Children at risk of exploitation residential / high need
residential.Gender: MixedNo. childrens’ homes /other services: 5Total number of registered beds: 22Size range of homes: Single occupancy 2:1 and 1:1Age range on admission: 8 - 18 yearsSpecialist services: Attachment difficulties, Early childhood trauma, Inappropriate Sexualised
Behaviour (ISB), Anti-social behaviour, Challenging behaviour, Crisis Intervention, Child Exploitation, Children and Young people at risk and involved with gangs / county lines, Drug and alcohol abuse.
Names & Qualifications: Available on request.Other education provision: Exploitation awareness training. Outdoor Education through AALA Licence,
Please request a copy of our Education S.O.P.Registered School or Alternative Education which is ratified through a range of quality nationalOther Education Provision: accreditation bodies.Therapeutic provision: Yes.Geographical location: North East, North West
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A Significant Other Ltd
Company Website: www.asignificantother.co.uk Contact: Donna Thorne Position: RM TBA Address: Green Towers, Wolsingham, Co Durham, DL13 3HQTelephone: 01388 527218Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 4Age range on admission: 8 - 17 years of age Specialist services: On-site purpose-built semi-independent 2x1 bedroom apartmentsTherapeutic provision: Nurturing Therapy and Psychological Therapy based Pillars of Parenting
Therapy with an emphasis on attachment and loss provided at Green Towers.
Geographical location: North East
Located in a unique, therapeutic environment, Green Towers Children’s Home is able to accommodate up to 4 young people in the main house and a further 2 young people in our new purpose-built, on-site 2 x 1 bedroomed leaving care transition apartments.
Young people are encouraged to develop self sufficiency skills with an awareness and respect of the environment.
Our staff team provides Authentic Warm Nurturing and Psychological based Pillars of Parenting Therapies with an emphasis on attachment
and loss. This therapeutic intervention is supported by monthly visits to Green Towers by a Clinical Psychologist, who offers support and clinical guidance to the Registered Manager and staff team.
Green Tower’s provides the children and young people we look after with consistent, meaningful, and supportive care to enable them to develop appropriate levels of emotional integration, self-control, and acceptance of personal responsibility.
We have a ‘can do’ approach and an uncompromising ambition to
build self-esteem and emotional resilience.
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Action Before Crisis is the meaning to ABC Care Ltd. We are a family run company, run by father and son team Chris and Chris! We believe our family values are evident in everything we do. We offer an innovative approach to looking after children in crisis. We offer education through innovation with our virtual provider. This allows the young people to be educated in a non-evasive manner while being supported by staff they know and trust. Our counsellor engages with our young people in varying manners.
We don’t believe they should have to sit down in a room to be offered therapy. Our counsellor may take the young people out, bake with them or even just go for a walk with them. We offer a high staffing ratio. We have rural homes. We were recently awarded Tier 1 in most categories for the West Midlands tender.
Company Website: www.abccare.co.uk Contact: Chris Kennedy Position: DirectorAddress: ABC Care & Education Ltd, Alston House, Lancaster, LA1 4XFTelephone: 01524 382474Fax: 01772 443913 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Care for Children & Young people with EBD Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 6 Size range of homes: Our homes can accommodate upto 3 young people, we are also able to
offer sole occupancy in one home. Age range on admission: 11 - 17Specialist service: We offer a high staffing ratio. We offer on-site education & our own
therapist to provide therapeutic support to our young people.Other education provision: We offer vocational qualifications through ASDAN & on site education
through our own independent school. Therapeutic provision: Our BACP registered counsellor uses the person centred approach as her
main modality. Geographical location: North West
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Company Website: www.acornchildrenhome.com Contact: Waheed H Raja / Usman RajaPosition: Head of Operations / Finance ManagerAddress: 223 Branston Road ,Burton on Trent ,DE14 3BTTelephone: 01283 511222Fax: N/AEmail: [email protected] of provision: Children’s Home - EBDGender: MaleTotal number of childrens’ homes 5and other services:Total number of registered beds: 8Size range of homes: 2 x 4 bedAge range on admission: 7 - 18 yearsSpecialist service: Provider of therapeutic residential childcare for young people with Emotional
Behavioural and Social Difficulties (EBD).Other education provision: Therapeutic provision: Therapeutic input from Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Neuroptimal
Specialist.Other services: Geographical location: West Midlands & East Midlands
Acorn Children’s Home (Branston) provides a safe and secure therapeutic living experience for up to 8 children of either gender aged from 6 to 17 years old on admission. Children placed with us learn constructive and adaptive methods of dealing with negative experiences and emotions, whilst gaining the understanding behind the behaviours they may present.
Acorn Children’s Home (Branston) is a provider of residential childcare for young people with Emotional Behavioural and Social Difficulties. The home aims to be a specialist in residential care services and to
deliver outstanding results. We also aim to reduce high levels of support by providing personalised care and achievable pathways, leading to supported living services on leaving placement.
Acorn Children’s Home (Branston) advocates a multi-disciplinary approach to its delivery of care by acknowledging the work of its many stakeholders such as Ofsted, social workers, community agencies, parents and guardians into its care practices. Experienced staff at the home are fully conversant with their care roles corresponding to codes of practice and policy guidelines. We
aim to empower our young people to make progressive changes and with our support achieve positive outcomes.
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Company Website: www.ahgroup.eu Contact: David Knowles Position: Managing DirectorAddress: Northdown House, Northdown Park Road, Margate, Kent CT9 3TPTelephone: 01843 808454 / David: 01843 482045, mobile 07890 482045Fax: 01843 808454 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Children’s Homes, Education, Care Leaver Accommodation and
Support Services, short, medium and long term. High Staff Ratio plus 1:1, 2:1 if required.
Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 6 Registered children’s homes, DFE registered school, 16 Plus homesand other services: and outreachTotal number of registered beds: 33Size range of homes: 2 x 7 bed homes, 2 x 6 bed homes, 1 x 4 bed home, 1 x 3 bed homeAge range on admission: 8 - 17Specialist service: Emotional and Behavioural, Specialist Educational Needs, Sports and Activities.Name and qualifications: All staff and management are professionally and or vocationally qualifiedRegistered school: The Lighthouse SchoolOther education provision: Strong links with local schools, colleges with academic and vocational courses
and work experience employers/ apprenticeship schemes.Therapeutic provision: Own CAHMS service and health and well-being team, with full range of
therapies and interventions. Other services: Three 16 Plus Independent Living Homes, Outreach and Fostering.Geographical location: South East and London
Acorn Group is a small but growing independent provider offering short, medium and long-term residential care and education for young people aged 8-17, on admission. Our homes are based across Kent and South east London.
The homes concentrate on developing and nurturing the young people through high levels of engagement in activities and sport. Alongside this, our own CAMHS team work closely with the young person to ensure they receive the appropriate therapeutic input they require to achieve positive outcomes.
Our high staff to child ratio ensures that each young person gets the quality time that they need, in order to flourish and make positive change. Each staff team is highly skilled and trained in working with high risk CSE, gang culture and missing young people. A unique toolkit has been devised to support all staff in spotting signs and actioning, as appropriate, to keep young people safe. We have built a very close working relationship with other key individuals to increase the safety of all young people in our care.
Acorn has developed our own semi-independent transition service across Kent and Medway for young adults aged 16-24 years. The support offered is individually tailored and can be increased or decreased as required and when levels of need change.
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Aftercare (NW) Ltd offers accommodation for Looked After young people in five Ofsted registered children’s homes. The company also offer education services from an OCR registered education facility. Counselling or therapeutic services are also available and the company has access to a team of specialists, all with BACP accreditation within this field. Leaving Care services are available and Aftercare (NW) Ltd offers varying levels of semi and full independent living care packages.
All staff within Aftercare (NW) Ltd receive training which far exceeds
minimum standards. Our staff are trained in Safeguarding, Self-Harm, Child Sexual Exploitation, G-Map (for young people who display inappropriate sexual behaviours), ADHD, Attachment Disorder, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (which includes restraint, de-escalation training etc), Medication, Missing from Care, Equality and Diversity, Anti-bullying, Communicating with Children and Diploma in Childcare.
Aftercare (NW) Ltd
Company Website: www.aftercarenorthwest.co.ukContact: Kevin Ingham and Tim BlundellPosition: Service Manager and DirectorAddress: 31-33 Hoghton Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0NSTelephone: 01704 535306Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Child CareGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 5 Ofsted Registered Children’s HomesTotal number of registered beds: 14Size range of homes: From 2 bed to 4 bedAge range on admission: 9 to 17 yearsSpecialist services: OCR Registered Education centre with a full time TeacherTherapeutic provision: All homes run as therapeuticGeographical location: North West
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Albrighton care residential children’s services provide a stable, safe and nurturing environment to children and young people that require specialist care and support.
We support children and young people with learning disabilities, complex physical and health needs, and autistic spectrum conditions in our small group homes, which are safe, fun and specifically adapted to meet individual needs and to positively manage any risks in a child-centred approach (Based on the Durham Residential model).
The team are trained to deliver support in a way that puts the child at the centre of any decision-making, and we create a clear team around the child which includes families, carers, professionals and people important to the child or young person.
Each child or young person has a person-centred planner in place which is a structured programme (to child/young person’s needs), designed and created to ensure we meet the individual goals and outcomes for each child and young
person, in a way that makes sense to them, and using communication tools specific to the child/young person.
Albrighton Care
Company Website: www.albrighton-care.org.ukContact: Izzy GreenPosition: Locality ManagerAddress: Watling Court Orbital Plaza, Watling Street, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11
0ELTelephone: 0843 523 5813Fax: 0844 288 3198Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Children’s Homes - Learning DisabilitiesTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 4Age range on admission: 0-18Specialist services: Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Asperger’s, BESD, Challenging Behaviour,
Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Epilepsy, Health & Learning Difficulties & Tourette’s Syndrome
Name & Qualifications: All Managers & Directors qualified beyond minimum requirements. Information on request
Therapeutic provision: Clinical Psychologist, psychotherapist, play/art therapist, CBT, CAMHS practitioners, Speech & Language therapists, occupational therapist can be supplied upon request by Local Authority.
Geographical location: West Midlands
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Amberleigh Care is a specialist provider of therapeutic residential care and education for boys 11-18, who display harmful sexualised behaviours (HSB). This is always underpinned by a range of traumas, attachment issues, abuse, neglect, other challenging behaviours and can also include learning difficulties and ASD.
Established in 2004, we provide fully evidence-based and theoretically informed assessment, intervention and practice, consistent with the NICE guidance for our area of specialism. Our deliberate group model (formal therapeutic communities) is specifically recommended for
working positively with HSB and we are externally validated and quality assured by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
We are the only accredited service in Wales and only the fifth in the UK to have this status. We use a range of psychometric and other selected assessment tools to inform intervention and risk management and these are then delivered within the Good Lives Model (HSB intervention framework). These plans are formally reviewed every 3 months to prevent placement drift and maintain progress. The model structurally integrates care, education and clinical staff - all fully employed and on-site to ensure
robust and consistent practice delivery
We work closely with external agencies - especially MAPPA, YOT, Police and Safeguarding but also local colleges and work experience providers. Young people transition either t
o a family placement, into semi-independent living or adult LD services, depending on their profile and age on admission.
Amberleigh Care
Company Website: www.amberleighcare.co.ukContact: Jamie MayersPosition: Placements ManagerAddress: Powys & TelfordTelephone: 01938 554111 / 01952 619144Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic residential children’s home with separate independent
school.Gender: MalesTotal number of childrens’ homes 2 and other services: Total number of registered beds: 24Size range of homes: 2 x 12 placement therapeutic communitiesAge range on admission: 11-18Specialist services: Harmful Sexualised Behaviour.Other education provision: 2 x registered independent special schoolsRegistered school or other 2 x fully registered independent special schools education provision: Therapeutic provision: Fully employed in-house multi-disciplinary clinical team.Other services: Formal peer reviewed therapeutic communities.Geographical location: West Midlands, Wales
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Amegreen Children’s Service provides specialist Therapeutic Residential Care and treatment for children and adolescents aged 5 to 18. It has developed from a children’s home service which has been in place since 1993. Our goal is to help children recover from difficult, often traumatic early life experiences by providing skilled, consistent, warm and affectionate care, in an environment that is safe and reparative.
We have three small homes, all close together with strong links to allow for flexibility and responsiveness to emergent needs. The service is situated in rural surroundings in West Berkshire.
We use Developmental Trauma and Attachment Theory to help us understand the children’s behaviours and give us effective ways of helping them learn to self-regulate.
Often we work with children who can move on to adoption or fostering, and we aim to have these capacities in place so their new placements will survive and thrive.
To complement the work undertaken within our homes, we provide a therapeutic equestrian service, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL), dedicated to positively impacting on our
children’s lives through emotional growth and learning.
The service is owned and managed by Gary Carlin, who has 25 year’s of experience in Residential Childcare and treatment, has an experienced and committed group of staff and managers, and is well supported by regular on-site clinical psychology and psychotherapy inputs.
Amegreen Children’s Services
Company Website: www.amegreencs.co.ukContact: Mr Gary CarlinPosition: Operations Director and Registered ProviderAddress: 2 Granary Court, Fairoak Green, Stratfield Saye, Reading, RG7 2DLTelephone: 01256 880034Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Residential Child CareGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3Total number of registered beds: 10Size range of homes: 1x2 Beds and 2x4 BedsAge range on admission: 5 - 17 upon admissionSpecialist services: Clinical Psychology, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy/LearningTherapeutic provision: Psychotherapy and Play Therapy & Therapeutic Life Story Work.Geographical location: South East
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Company Website: www.anderidacare.co.uk Contact: Jane BettleyPosition: Office Manager Address: Neville Mews, 6a Neville Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8HR Telephone: 01323 410655Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Children’s Homes and school Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 7 Total number of registered beds: 11 Size range of homes: 1 - 3 bed homes. Age range on admission: 11-18 Specialist service: Residential therapeutic care incorporating psychology and CBT, registered
school, time out & respite service, education, training, diplomas and assessing.
Registered school: Yes Other education provision: Registered school. Therapeutic provision: Yes Geographical location: South East
Anderida AdolescentCare
Providing superior therapeutic residential child care and other child care related services for troubled young people and children who have EBSD.
Our outstanding residential children’s homes are based in East Sussex but provide child care to local authorities looking to place young people from across the country.
Anderida also specialise in providing emergency placements, stepping in during placement breakdowns and delivering effective time out and respite solutions primarily at our resource in the Highlands of Scotland.
We run a specialist school providing a challenging and supportive educational environment for students, who have experienced adversity and disadvantage within their lives, have special needs or have a statement of educational need (SEN), while offering a child-centred approach to learning encouraging confident, independent and creative young people.
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Company Website: www.appletreetreatmentcentre.co.uk Contact: Clair Davies Position: Principal Address: Natland, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7QS Telephone: 015395 60253 Fax: 015395 61301 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Children’s Homes, Schools and Therapy Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Total number of registered beds: 24Size range of homes: 5 - 8 - 12 Age range on admission: 6 - 11 Specialist service: Young severely abused and neglected children reintegrated to families
and day schools successfully. Name and qualifications: Clair Davies, BA Cantab, MA Special Needs Registered school: Appletree School and Fell House School Therapeutic provision: Clinical Psychologists, Psychotherapists, Play, Drama, Art & Music Therapy,
Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy, Family Therapy, Filial Therapy and EMDR.
Other Services: Inspired by Social Pedagodgy models, we evolved our own approach, founded in principles of Humanistic Psychology. Staff undertake a 1 year Diploma to secure our principles.
Geographical location: North West
Our Specialist Therapeutic Care, Therapy and Education for younger children has worked for over 20 years. We know it makes a lasting difference; our early intervention results speak for themselves. We have two special primary schools and three children’s home for girls and boys 6 -12 years.
96% of our children are currently engaged in Individual Therapy.
Our Therapeutic programme is tailored to each child’s needs. We provide individual therapy for each child and integrate therapeutic support into all our work. We provide therapy in action - not therapy in a vacuum - whilst still
providing our children with a safe, confidential space to work on their trauma.
The therapists & psychologists deliver regular training to everyone who works at ATC including: Child development, Attachment, Trauma and Recovery, Restorative Practice, Therapeutic parenting, Child Psychology and the Effects of Domestic Violence. The psychologists also deliver a year-long intensive Diploma which reinforces all of our principles and encourages reflective practice.
Consistently, year after year, over 90% of our leavers are able to leave residential care / special school
provision and return to families, adoptive families or foster families before reaching their teenage years.
The majority of our children are ready to begin their transition back to a family setting after an average of 2.5 years with us.
100% attendance in school - no unauthorised absence.
Our homes & schools are judged Outstanding / Good by Ofsted.
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Arc provides a treatment and assessment service for up to nine young people between the ages of 9 and 18 with mental distress or emerging mental health issues and associated social, emotional, behavioural and attachment difficulties. Some young people may also fall within the autistic spectrum.
Arc works in close collaboration with commissioning teams, CAMHS Services and local providers to develop specific care packages for young people.
• Experienced, dedicated staff team
• High levels of support
• Small residential provision
• Outcomes based individual support programmes
• Low stimulus environment
• Holistic approach
• Extensive range of self-esteem building activities
Arc HD Services Ltd
Company Website: www.arc-hd.comContact: Keith BidwellPosition: DirectorAddress: Wessex House, Upper Market Street, Eastleigh, SO50 9FDTelephone: 023 8111 2014 Fax: 023 8061 9808Email: [email protected] of provision: 52 week provision for young people with social, emotional and mental
health difficulties, including emerging borderline personality disorders / anxiety disorders, attachment disorders, low mood and young people at risk of CSE
Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Total number of registered beds: 9Size range of homes: 3 children maximumAge range on admission: 9 to 18Specialist services: Young people are provided with 1:1 support throughout the waking day
and have access to a sessional mental health nurse, if required and access to art therapy
Therapeutic provision: Young people are provided with 1:1 support throughout the waking day and have access to a sessional mental health nurse if required and access to art therapy. Staff are guided in their therapeutic work by the mental health nurse and an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, who provides team supervision on a monthly basis
Geographical location: South West, South East
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Company Website: www.archwayscare.com Contact: Chris Aristidou Position: Responsible Individual Address: ColeshillTelephone: 01675 482900 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: EBDGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Total number of registered beds: 12 Size range of homes: 4 Bedded Age range on admission: 9 to 17Registered school: None Other education provision: None.Therapeutic provision: No.Geographical location: West Midlands
Archways Care Ltd
Archways Care provides short, medium and long-term beds and can accommodate emergency referrals. A therapist can also be accessed.
All homes are rurally placed, a short driving distance from the Midlands motorway network.
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Arnfield Care Ltd
Based in the High Peak District of Derbyshire. Since 1997, we have supported children and young people aged 11 to under 18, whose circumstances present a challenge for services, where additional identified needs cannot be met within the LA.
We provide high-quality placements meeting individual needs, education, social, psychological and health care, supporting improved outcomes. Our support ranges from short-term breaks, 28 days to six months plus. Longer-term care, 12 to 36 months and onwards to independent living.
We believe our support programme
provides young people with an active and stimulating base, from which they can experience key periods of stability, providing opportunity for important growth and development.
Young people who arrive at this home in crisis, with a history of significant risk taking or offending behaviour, continue to achieve outstanding outcomes from their starting points. They develop aspirations and start to work towards realistic goals for the future. As a result, their life chances significantly improve.
Ofsted Inspection - Arnfield Tower (crisis/emergency, med-term),
March 2015 ‘Outstanding’.
Young people have a strong sense of safety in this home. A young person said: ‘the staff keep us safe here by looking after us well. They are brilliant and there is always someone to talk to’. Bullying is not tolerated, young people develop mutual respect for each other and get on well together. This provides young people with a further sense of safety and security.
Ofsted Inspection - Greenfield House (medium/long-term), February 2015 ‘Outstanding’.
Company Website: www.arnfieldcare.co.uk Contact: Wayne Relf Position: Head of Care & RI Address: Brookbank House, Wellington Rd, Bollington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10
5JR Telephone: 01625 573 797 Fax: 01625 573 710 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Residential Care with Registered Education Gender: Mixed Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 15 Size range of homes: 8 & 7 Age range on admission: 11 - 17 Specialist service: Outdoor Education & Pursuits Program Registered school: Arnfield Independent School Other education provision: Outdoor Education & Pursuits Therapeutic provision: Child & Educational Psychologist - CBT & EMDR access Other services: Other services Geographical location: North West
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Company website: www.arronbeth.comContact: Jack BinksPosition: DirectorAddress: Hurworth Place, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2DATelephone: 01325 722686 Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 4 Size range of homes: Age range on admission: 11 to 17 years Therapeutic provision: We can supply a range of multi-need care including assessment from
clinical psychologists, therapists or CBT to support a range of complex social, emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.
Other Education Provision: Through providing nearly 20 years’ of good service in our area, Arronbeth has a good working relationship with local schools, colleges, vocational & academic courses and local education schemes, suitable for all children & young people of all needs.
Other Services: An on-site annexe allows us to specialise in providing semi-independent skills and training. Please request other available services.
Geographical location: North East
Arronbeth Ltd
Arronbeth is a residential children’s home providing care and support for up to 4 young people aged from 11–17 years of either sex. Arronbeth provides 24-hour care for young people who would benefit from living in a family environment.
Arronbeth believes that all young people are entitled to a safe living environment under the protection of a high quality and well-trained staff team.
Arronbeth offers a stable, caring family environment, which promotes positive attitudes and proactive support to each young person in our care.
Our emphasis is on creating a
holistic environment, where young people are encouraged to explore their potential and develop their characters.
Overall, we believe that these aims will be achieved through positive re-enforcement nurtured in an atmosphere of fun, laughter, (where appropriate), also through empathy and non-judgemental support, when working through difficult issues.
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Artemis Support provides short, medium and long-term care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties aged between 10-17 years old. The organisation has three homes situated within the boundaries of Newcastle Upon Tyne and Gateshead. Each home has the capacity to care for five young people. Artemis Support is able to facilitate education, training and traineeships for young people, as well as therapeutic intervention.Artemis works with a Consultant
Clinical Psychologist, to ensure any emotional and behavioural difficulties our young people may present with are understood, and the appropriate support provided. She is an expert in Child & Adolescent Mental Health, Attachment, Trauma and Trauma Repair. She is registered with the Health Care Professionals Council. She provides a range of psychological input for our young people. All our young people receive an initial psychological screening, which will identify any risks and needs in relation to
their emotional well-being and mental health. Where needed and wanted, she is also able to provide full psychological assessment and intervention for our young people, including the provision of individual therapy. In addition, she provides regular consultation to our staff to ensure that any emotional or behavioural difficulties our young people may present with are understood and responded to appropriately.
Company Website: www.artemissupport.comContact: Charles Tosan / Clare Coward Position: Operations Director / Director
Address: 8 Park Road, Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8DG
Telephone: 0191 6498282 Email: [email protected] / Clare. Coward@artemisnetwork.
co.ukType of provision: Children’s Home ProviderGender: MaleTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3Total Number of beds: 15Size range of homes: 5-bed eachAge range on admission: 10-18 yearsSpecialist services: EBD Name and qualifications: Other education provision: None.Therapeutic provision: None, but we employ the services of a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. Geographical location: North East
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Company Website: www.backontrackservices.co.ukContact: John McDonald-BakerPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: 185 Dover Road, Walmer, Deal, Kent, CT14 7NBTelephone: 01304 367706Fax: 01304 800300Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Home Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 9 (Walmer House 5, Walmer View 4)Size range of homes: 4 &-5 bedAge range on admission: 8 to 18 years Specialist service: EBD; Challenging behaviour; ADHDTherapeutic provision: CBT/Counselling/Play and Art TherapyOther services: Emergency placementsGeographical location: South East
Back on Track Children’s Services SE Ltd
Back on Track Children’s Services SE Ltd acknowledge that moving to a new home and, in many cases, a new area can often be a traumatic and difficult experience for young people and their families.
Commitment is the key word here at Back on Track, as we believe young people deserve a consistent, stable and safe environment to work through their difficulties, with the full support from all staff members.
Back on Track aim to provide a secure base for each of the young people placed with us through an
effective key worker relationship, with the aim of the key worker being able to provide appropriate and responsive attachment figures who will meet the child’s individual needs and to whom the child can turn to as a safe haven, when upset or anxious.
Back on Track do not subscribe to a single theoretical approach or therapeutic model of care. Our philosophy is to meet the individual children’s developmental needs through a deliberate promotion of ordinary everyday life experiences
and family values, respecting each other, being caring, education, social and leisure activities and good health and healthy eating.
Back on Track offers a quality of life that is as close to a family environment as can be achieved, without the added emotional pressures of being placed with a substitute family.
We do not believe in replicating “institutional settings” and to the casual observer, our homes are a normal domestic environment..
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Bay View Child Care has two Children’s homes in the north west of Lancashire. We deliver “Outstanding” Care to the young people and this is evident in our Ofsted inspection reports.
At Bay View, we believe that every young person has the potential to succeed in life. With the right amount of support, the right approaches and the right timing, young people can learn to take advantage and harness the guidance, practical help and emotional support of caring professionals there to help them.
Our goal is to provide a positive and productive environment which young people can interject and own. By doing this, young people can begin to learn the important steps they need to take, in order to work towards brighter futures.
Our underlying ideology at Bay View Childcare is simply based around putting young people first and building and maintaining positive relationships.
It is our underlying belief that relationships are the key factors in supporting and caring for young people which lead to positive
future’s and best outcomes.
Social inclusionism features in everything we do and is the key to our success. Holistic and unconditional methods of working are employed by all of our trained staff, to ensure young people get the best start in their new futures.
Bay View Child Care
Company Website: www.bayviewchildcare.comContact: Paul JohnsonPosition: Operations ManagerAddress: 3 Dalton Square, Lancaster, LA1 1PPTelephone: 07534 400959Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomeTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 10Size range of homes: 4Age range on admission: 10-17Geographical location: North West
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Company Website: www.banyantree.org.uk Contact: Lorraine Andrews. Position: Managing Director Address: Suite 43, Burlington House, 369 Wellingborough Road, Northampton, NN1
4EU Telephone: 07941 468398 / 01604 628020 Fax: 01604 511558Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Two Children’s Homes (Ofsted), One Younger adults (CQC) aged sixteen plus. Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3Total number of registered beds: 10 with Ofsted 4 with CQC Size range of homes: 4 and 5 bedded Age range on admission: aged 7 to 18 Specialist service: EBD, Attachment & Moderate learning difficulties & Mental Health NeedsName and qualifications: Lorraine Andrews Bsc(Hons) Social Science/DipSW, HND Business, Peter
Harper BA(Hons), Msc Clinical Psychology, AFBPsS, Laura Brant Bsc(Hons) Psychology, PGCert Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
Other education provision: Registered to deliver AQA Awards.Therapeutic provision: Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Consultant Art Therapist & full time
Assistant Psychologist. Other services: Independent living packages Art therapy Occupational TherapyGeographical location: East Midlands
The Banyan Tree has been offering an exceptional residential service to children and young people since 2001. We are a small and unique independent provider with a proven history of improving outcomes for children and young people with complex needs.
Our superb family style homes are very comfortable. We believe in creating a warm, nurturing and positive environment both physically and emotionally for the children and young people. This provides them with the safety to explore their pasts and develop a healthier sense of self to
progress. Our dedication to work with a small group of children/young people ensures we have a real opportunity to facilitate change. We offer a high staff ratio and can provide, within a group setting, one to one and bespoke care packages and support to move into independent living. The Banyan Tree uses a Person Centred approach to practice, which allows the individual child’s and young person’s needs and experiences to be truly prioritised. The Banyan Tree adopts Transactional Analysis as our model, which guides the staff teams understanding about their own, and
the children and young people’s, communication needs, attachments experiences and behaviours.
The Banyan Tree’s provision is centrally located in Northampton and easily accessible for many Counties.
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Company Website: www.beaufortcaregroup.co.uk Contact: Amanda GoodenoughPosition: Director Address: Unit 2 Hollygrove Business Park, Verwood Road, Ringwood,
Dorset BH24 2DB Telephone: 01202 055980 Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 Total number of registered beds: 17 Size range of homes: 4-5 bedded Age range on admission: 8-17 Specialist service: EBD Geographical location: South West
Beaufort Care Group
Beaufort Care Group’s aim is to provide children and young people with support, encouragement and new life experiences. Through our commitment to changing and improving their lives, we create safe and nurturing environments, where positive relationships can be built, growing their resilience and confidence, in order to achieve their personal best. Beaufort Care Group was established in 2003, by our director, Jenny Kendall. Jenny is a qualified Social Worker and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ).
Prior to setting up Beaufort Care Group, she had 18 years experience of working with young people in both private and voluntary settings and she has managed projects in education, youth work, mental health services, drugs and alcohol & child protection. Jenny’s passion to improve the lives of young people developed whilst working in a home in Bournemouth which was run by the Children’s Society. When the Children’s Society announced they were selling the home, Jenny pulled together the resources to buy the property, and in 2003 Beaufort Care
Group was formed. Today Beaufort Care Group has 4 residential homes across Bournemouth and Dorset caring for young people aged 8-18 years old with complex emotional and behavioural needs. All of the homes are located in quiet residential areas and within walking distance to shops and bus routes that can take the young people to Bournemouth town centre and surrounding areas, leisure facilities and the beach.
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A specialist residential care home and independent school for 9-18 year olds with learning disabilities and ASD, who challenge regular providers.
We offer education plus 52 week p.a. care, in direct response to a growing and established need in Peterborough, the South East and nationwide for this kind of specialist service. Children in our care will be offered a bespoke education package within The Beeches Independent School.
Fulfilling this need is an opportunity
to grow and adapt our successful and long-established care provision, in an environment where young people feel valued and thrive in every way.
We pride ourselves in providing the highest possible quality of support to our young people, whilst also supporting Placing Authorities, associated professionals and families.
While we endeavour to accommodate emergency and respite placements, our aim is always to ensure optimum
compatibility, taking account of group dynamics.
The Beeches Independent School accepts non-residential Day Pupils, in addition to providing education for children within our residential care provision.
Company Website: www.beechesuk.co.ukContact: Lyana Russell-Sinclair, Registered Manager,
Kathryn Black, Head of EducationAddress: 218 Dogsthorpe Rd, Peterborough, PE1 3PB Telephone: 01733 344448Email: [email protected]
[email protected] Type of provision: Residential Home & Independent School specialising in the Care and
Education of children with Learning Disabilities & Autism. Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 (& 1 school)Total number of registered beds: 8Size range of homes: SmallAge range on admission: 9 - 18 yearsSpecialist service: Mild to Severe Learning Disability, Autism & associated Behavioural and/
or Communication difficulties. Name and qualifications: Beeches Care Home: Lyana Sinclair-Russell Bsc(Hons), NVQ4.
Maples Care Home: Shelly Hayes NVQ4 (appointee) Beeches Independent School: Kathryn Black,BA(Hons), PGCE,QTS
Registered school: Yes DfE No. 874/6004 Other services: Weekly/Termly & Day Pupil Provision available.Geographical location: Eastern, South East.
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Benecare is a small independent children’s homes provider and we pride ourselves in being able to accommodate bespoke care plans, with focus on the ability to offer family environments run by our dedicated teams.
Our new 2-bed home is specifically designed to offer intensive support care to 1 or a maximum of 2 residents. This provision is a detached countryside home in a relatively secluded location, offering opportunity for short-term ‘boundary setting’ casework for complex cases. This intensive support model has proven effective
for working with children and young people who have sexually exploited others.
We are located in the South East / South London Borders.
Company Website: www.benecareltd.co.ukContact: Steve Richmond Position: Managing Director Address: 113A St John’s Hill, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3PETelephone: 01732 740088Fax: 01732 740086Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 5 children’s homesTotal number of registered beds: 16Size range of homes: 2 x 4 bed, 2 x 3 bed, 1 x 2 bed home Age range on admission: 8 – 18th birthday residential Specialist service: EBD Mild End Learning Disability spectrum Children who sexually exploit
othersName and Qualifications: Angela Baskerville, Service Manager, BSC Clinical & Social PsychologyOther education provision: Visiting tutor Therapeutic provision: Retained list of practitioners brokered, as requiredOther services: Criminal Justice/court reports, bridging placements, 2:1 provisionGeographical location: South East
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Blue Elephant Childcare Ltd is a new company with a long heritage. Its founders have over 50 years combined experience of working in and running children’s homes.
The foundations of the company are very much built on placing the child at the very centre of every decision taken.
Blue Elephant are a crisis and assessment specialist company working with children who are experiencing a crisis and where a child’s room is an appropriate setting for them to begin to deal with the crisis and prepare for the
next stage of their life, by writing their own ‘moving on plan’.
Clearly, the best plans are those based on considered evidence and expertise. Towards this end, our staff are well qualified and experienced in conducting assessments with children. The team are supported by a therapeutic team of both child and educational psychologists. Together they work with the child to produce their unique ‘moving on plan’.
Although our places are ‘short-term,’ the settling, assessing and finally moving on, stages will take as
long as the child needs them to. We want the child to be ready to move on, to have an identified next move which supports and facilitates the child’s ‘moving on plan’.
Investing in the child now, is our way of creating their better future.
Blue Elephant Childcare Ltd
Company Website: www.bluelephant.org.ukContact: Keith BurleyPosition: Managing DirectorAddress: CDM Building, Westacott Road, Barnstaple, EX32 8AWTelephone: 01271 373225Email: [email protected] of provision: Crisis and assessmentGender: FemaleTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: 3 bedAge range on admission: 7 years to 17 years on admissionSpecialist services: Crisis and assessmentOther education provision: Educational support available but education is not a primary function of
the home.Registered school or other education provision: NoneTherapeutic provision: Behavioural and Educational psychological assessments, designed to
formulate with the children, a plan for their future.Geographical location: South West
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Blue Mountain Homes is a specialist provider of social care services to children and young people with complex and specialist needs. Blue Mountain Homes has been providing exceptional residential and educational services to children and young people since 2002. We currently have eleven residential homes, spread across the East Midlands and one of which is in Yorkshire.Blue Mountain Homes has an excellent professional reputation in delivering high quality, standards of care, person-centred placements and education. Our superb family style homes are very welcoming and reflect our family ethos.
We believe in creating a warm, therapeutic, nurturing and positive environment both physically and emotionally in order to help our children and young people become inspired to achieve and grow.Blue Mountain Homes is identified with:-• Outstanding Outcomes and
Provisions• An anti-criminalisation approach
to managing complex young people
• A vast majority of the homes achieving Outstanding or Good regulatory OFSTED standards
• An excellent record of achieving good outcomes in urban and rural
settings• Internal Educational provision
providing our complex young people with a ‘Good’ standard of teaching
• A MAPA approved training centre• Derby City Safeguarding Board
accredited Safeguarding trainers • Outdoor Camping and pursuits • Capable, committed, competent
work-force.
Blue Mountain Homes
Company Website: www.bluemountain-homes.com Contact: Pradeep Manaktala/ Sandeep ManaktalaPosition: Company Director/ Operations ManagerAddress: 21 Pullman Court, Mallard Way, Derby, DE24 8GXTelephone: 01332 366337Fax: 01332 366770Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 11 Homes Total number of registered beds: 36 bedsSize range of homes: 1-4Age range on admission: 10-18Specialist services: EBD, Attachment Disorders, Challenging Behaviour, Self-Harm &
Suicidal Ideation, Substance Misuse, Gang-Related Behaviours, Sexual Exploitation, & Frequent Missing Persons.
Other education provision: Ofsted Registered School with 3 separate sites. Providing ASDAN & AQA Qualifications.
Registered school or other education provision: YesTherapeutic provision: In-house psychologist and ‘bought-in’ psychotherapistOther services: Outdoor Camping Service called Blue Mountain AdventuresGeographical location: Yorks & Humberside, East Midlands
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Apple Orchard is a residential Therapeutic Community working with young males, who display harmful sexual behaviour.
Using a holistic approach combining the disciplines of Care, Education and Therapy to combat the tenets of harmful sexual behaviour exhibited by young people., we aim to provide a safe, secure and nurturing environment to assess and address the young people’s therapeutic needs, to encourage the young people to take an appropriate level of responsibility for their behaviour and to participate in relevant decision-making processes.
We aim to provide young people with the skills they need to reduce their potential for involvement in in harmful sexual behaviour and to develop their independence and to re-integrate the young people safely into the community.
We provide a registered and Ofsted rated Outstanding School to provide Education for all young people placed with us and a purpose-built Therapy unit, which provides a safe space for both individual and group therapy sessions, which are offered to each young person weekly.
We provide a consistent and Outstanding service and work hard to maintain this.
Bramley Care Ltd (T/A/ Apple Orchard)
Company Website: www.appleorchard.org.ukContact: Barbara Sharp / Jo BrownPosition: Principal Manager / Office ManagerAddress: Horsham, West SussexTelephone: 01403 783416Fax: 01403 783082Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Therapeutic Home with EducationGender: Male onlyTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 Homes (1 school) Total number of registered beds: 28Size range of homes: 4-10 bedsAge range on admission: 12-16 yearsSpecialist services: Specialist in Harmful sexual behaviours.Registered school or other education provision: Registered School - Apple Orchard school.Therapeutic provision: Therapy house with 4 suites for individual sessions and a group therapy
room located at Orchard House site.Geographical location: South East
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Branas Isaf have delivered exceptional therapeutic care and education (at our fully registered school and vocational centre) to young people with harmful sexualised and associated complex behaviours for over 20 years. We also have an AALA Registered Outdoor Activity Centre.
Our extensive experience identifies us as a national leader in providing interventions and support to young people. .Our therapeutic model of care, education and therapy ensures a consistent and outcome driven approach with the young person at the centre of everything we do.
Dr Carl O’Neil leads the Clinical team and therapeutic approach; we utilise the ‘Good Lives’ Model at Branas Isaf.
Our highly skilled Therapists and Psychologists are also involved in the training of our staff teams. We have a strong and lasting commitment to our employees and provide on-going support and development. A number of our staff have been employed for over 5 years. Branas Isaf do not use agency staff in any of their children’s homes.
Branas Isaf provides a cost effective focus to maximise the value of placements for both the young people and Local Authorities. We always recommend long-term placements with our average placement length being 92 weeks.
Branas Isaf
Company Website: www.branas.co.uk Contact: Kate Jones Position: Service DirectorAddress: Branas Isaf, Llys Edeyrnion, Business Centre, London Road, Corwen,
Denbighshire, LL21 0DB Telephone: 01490 440500 and 07823 402317 Fax: 01490 413786 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Branas Isaf offers specialist therapeutic care, education and in-house
therapy for young people who display harmful sexual behaviours & other associated complex needs.
Gender: Male onlyTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 6 Homes, plus Schools & vocational education centresTotal number of registered beds: 35Size range of homes: Individual ‘solo type’ cottages, small shared living and larger group living
(for up to 6 young people), which also has a bedsit to support preparation for independent living.
Age range on admission: 10-18 yearsSpecialist service: Harmful Sexual Behaviours Name and qualifications: In-house Clinical team of qualified therapists registered with BACP/
UKCP/ BPSS. Qualified Teachers. All care staff already hold or are working towards occupational qualifications required for roles.
Geographical location: West Midlands, Wales
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Brantwood is an Independent Specialist School for up to 50 children and young people aged 7-19. We are also a registered Children’s Home and offer 38 or 52 week provision. Placements within the school can be on a day or residential basis. Brantwood opened in September 2011 and is the newest member of the Ruskin Mill family and the first to offer full time education and care provision for young people aged between 7 and19 years of age.
For the past 25 years, Ruskin Mill Trust (RMT) has pioneered innovative and experimental
education for young people with complex learning difficulties. Brantwood received a “Good” from Ofsted within its first year and have maintained a good grade.
The model at Brantwood will build on and develop the highly successful approach of its sister colleges located across the United Kingdom, providing the potential for seamless provision within the Trust from 7 to 25 years of age, if this is deemed appropriate for the individual young person. Access as appropriate to accredited qualifications (GCSE), National Open College Network
(NOCN), Ed Excel accredited BTEC within the Foundation Learning Programme, integrated resources of Brantwood Specialist School and Freeman College for students 14-19. Vocational pathways, work experience and work placements facilitated.
Company Website: www.rmt.org/brantwood/ Contact: Debra DawsonPosition: Registered ManagerAddress: 1 Kenwood Bank, Nether Edge, Sheffield, S7 1NU Telephone: 01142 589 062 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Independent Special School and Children’s Home Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 children’s home and 1 school Total number of registered beds: 5 Size range of homes: 1 x 5 bedroom Age range on admission: 7-19 Specialist service: Complex learning and behavioural needs including, Autistic Spectrum
Disorders/Asperger Syndrome/Tourette’s Syndrome, ADHD, attachment difficulties, mental health problems and those deemed ‘hard to engage’ such as school refusers.
Other education provision: Accredited qualifications, vocational pathways, work experience and work placements facilitated.
Name and qualifications: Up to date list showing names, roles and qualifications is available on website [email protected]
Therapeutic provision: Eurythmy (Movement) Therapy, Art Therapy, Paediatric Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapy, Rhythmical Massage Therapy, GP (Anthroposophic / Homeopathic).
Geographical location: North East
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We are a registered charity which has been providing a diverse range of specialist residential and community-based services for vulnerable children, young people and families across East Anglia for over 50 years. Providing children’s homes for Looked After Children is core to our work. We have nine children’s homes in Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, including two for children with disabilities, plus a Therapeutic Fostering Service which offers single placements to traumatised young people. Our homes have a social pedagogy ethos. We use our in-house therapeutic team to support young
people and the team around the child to ensure they are cared for by adults who understand their needs.We have an extensive training and development programme that we offer our staff and other organisations. We run an accredited assessment service offering a range of level 3 and 5 Diplomas. Our Staying Connected team offers continuing support to young people leaving care. We are part of the Staying Close pilot project offering an intensive leaving care service for up to 70 young people across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
In addition to our Looked After services, we provide a range of assessment and support services to children at risk and a range of community-based services. Break Family Centre provides services to support and assist separating parents and to parents struggling with the parenting task; ensuring the children’s needs remain paramount. The Centre also offers individual packages of therapeutic support and group work for children and families.
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Company Website: www.break-charity.orgContact: Rachel CowdryPosition: Chief Executive OfficerAddress: Schofield House, Spar Road, Norwich, NR6 6BXTelephone: 01603 670100Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Homes, including children with disabilities, a short-break home
and themed holiday breaks for children with disabilities.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 10Total number of registered beds: 40Size range of homes: Solo placements and 2-6 bedsAge range on admission: 5-18Name & Qualifications: All managers and care staff are qualified Therapeutic provision: Therapeutic Fostering Service, Break Family CentreOther services: Staying Connected, Residential Family Assessment Centre, Community
Based Assessments, Family Support Services, Separated Family Services, Activity Breaks, Workforce Development team.
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Website: www.brightfuturescare.co.ukContact: Daniel JonesPosition: Chief Executive OfficerAddress: Asher House, Suite B, Barsbank Lane, Lymm, Cheshire, WA13 0EDTelephone: (Office) 01925 759162Email: [email protected] Type of provision: 52 / 38 Week Children’s Homes with EducationGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Children’s Homes, 1 School, Residential Adult ProvisionTotal registered beds: 14 Registered Children’s Residential PlacementsSize range of homes: 4-6 bedsAge range on admission: 7 - 18 yearsSpecialist service: ASD / Learning Disabilities / Complex Needs Ofsted Registrations: ASD / Learning Disabilities / Complex Needs / Education Registered school: Bright Futures School - providing 50 registered placements for day &
residential pupils.Other education provision: DfE Registration from 5 - 25 years. DfE No. 877/6001Therapeutic provision: Integrated Practitioner BSc RNLD SW, Occupational Therapy Service,
Speech & Language Services, Physiotherapy Services Other Services: Integrated Practitioner ServicesGeographical location: North West
Bright Futures Care is a specialist organisation supporting young people with complex learning, communication and sensory needs to access meaningful education and community living experiences. We have a day school and residential care settings, each offering integrated therapeutic support.
We work with families and local authorities both locally and across the country to develop shared hope, vision and ambition for our young people, enabling them to achieve their social, emotional, academic and life skills potential.
We are supported by a team of Speech & Language, Occupational, Physiotherapy and Complementary Therapists, who contribute to a holistic approach to living and learning. Our permanent workforce is central to achieving outstanding outcomes for our young people, alongside considered matching of their individual and collective needs.
We are passionate about our work and driven each day to find new ways to take our young people forward and to ensure that they retain a central role in their families’ lives. Our school is set within the picturesque village of Lymm in Cheshire. The school provides
high quality inclusive education for young people with complex learning, communication and sensory needs.
Education support can follow students from the age of 5 through to 25, ensuring that they have every opportunity to achieve their life potential.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our education and the opportunities created to encourage and increase each student’s communication skills, choices and independence.
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Integrated therapeutic service to young people with a wide variety of both acute and chronic needs, expressed through a range of troubling behaviours.
Bryn Melyn Care is a leading provider of therapeutic residential care, independent education, and integrated clinical treatment for multiple and complex needs.
Established in 1985, we deliver a portfolio of specialist placement solutions for young people 10–18+ from crisis and assessment placements through to long-term specialist placements and preparation for independence.
Often a young person will have different needs at different times, which is why we offer a range of resources: solo placements, shared homes, rural locations, as well as urban environments. We can work with young people in crisis and in need of stabilisation, through to longer-term therapeutic care.
We also have experience and expertise in a range of specific behaviours and challenging needs, including learning disability, mental health and CSE. Many of the young people we work with have highly problematic attachment patterns and some will present a range of other needs, including serious organic mental health problems,
emerging personality disorders, inappropriate sexualised behaviour, self-harm, autistic spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, violence, and aggression to name a few. Often the young person will display a combination of needs – every young person is an individual, which is why we specifically tailor each placement.
Our intensive and bespoke packages fit around the young person; to provide a service that the young person will engage in and, out of which, get the best. At the heart of the service’s work with young people is establishing a therapeutic relationship.
Bryn Melyn Care Ltd
Company Website: www.brynmelyncare.com Contact: Rory MaguirePosition: Referrals ManagerAddress: Edward James House, Hadley Park East, Telford, TF1 6QJTelephone: 01952 504715 Fax: 01952 604690 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Chrildren’s homes, Specialist schools for ASD and LDGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 30Total number of registered beds: 111Size range of homes: 1 - 8 homes, 30 - 50 SchoolsAge range on admission: 7 - 18Specialist service: Mental health step down provisionOther Education Provision: The Derwen School - provision for children with moderate to severe LD.
Overton school - provision for children with ASD.Registered school or Other The Derwen School - provision for children with moderate to severe LD. Education Provision: Overton school - provision for children with ASD.Therapeutic provision: Using an attachment based therapeutic approach encompassing PACE, care &
education practitioners quickly identify how to meet complex needs, across all services. Offering residential homes, specialist schools and crisis placements
Other services: Day placements are available at each of our schools.Geographical location: West Midlands, Wales
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Calcot Services for Children comprises six homes with close links to psychiatric and psychotherapeutic services. Homes are set up to enable the most vulnerable young people to achieve positive outcomes and to achieve within their own abilities.The aim is to provide stable, long-term placements, with the view to having young people achieve permanency within a family, wherever possible.We employ a therapy team to include Psychotherapists, music, art and drama therapists occupational therapists etc, who can offer Assessments and 1:1 therapy for young people in our care and also work closely with staff teams
to support and maintain their therapeutic working with young people.We have achieved excellent outcomes for complex young people within the areas of missing from care, sexually harmful behaviours and CSE specifically, as well as a range of other emotional and behavioural difficulties. As of 2019, we offer crisis and assessment placements for up to 12 weeks at ‘The Lodge’ set in 8 acres of land.We have a Supported Living Post 16 Service, where young people reside in a small group accommodation, with support provided to them by our team of Project Workers. This service is registered with the CQC.
We have learning disabilities and autism placements available with access to a speech and language specialist and custom-built sensory room.We are able to offer care and education placements, as well as education-only day placements at our DFE registered residential special school. Set in a beautiful rural village, our school has its own sensory room and state of the art classrooms.
Company Website: www.csfc.co.ukContact: Rachel RedgwellPosition: Managing DirectorAddress: 8 Brewery Court, Theale High Street, Reading, RG7 5AJTelephone: 07584128056 / 01189 952 190Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 6 homes, 3-4 beds eachTotal Number of Registered Beds: 20Age range on admission: 5 - 17 yearsSpecialist services: CSE Specialist, Learning Disabilities, Crisis and AssessmentTherapeutic provision: Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, Music Therapy, Drama Therapy & Psychiatric
ServicesGeographical location: South East, South West
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The Caldecott Foundation is a Registered Charity with over 100 years’ experience of providing quality care and education to children aged five to 16+, who have suffered extremes of abuse and neglect. We provide a wrap-around service, supporting a young person’s journey through placement, with two Emergency and Assessment centres, 1 in Kent and 1 in Nottinghamshire, providing short-term intervention and assessment, 52 and 39 week residential care, eduction, day placements and fostering.
Our “Learning for Life” philosophy and core values of choice, opportunity, progress and equality, are supported by experienced and qualified staff teams and a team of therapists, psychologists, Speech and Language, to maximise each child’s life chances and deliver best possible outcomes.
We deliver national curriculum across key stages 2 to 4 in our well-resourced school, all young people having access to GCSE exams and alternative qualifications such as ASDAN, Adult Literacy and Numeracy. Functional Skills are available in all subjects from Entry
Level to Level 2. With our purpose-built vocational learning homes, we can deliver an alternative curriculum and qualifications post 16, such as worked-based learning courses, Health and Safety, First Aid and Manual Handling.
Company Website: www.thecaldecottfoundation.co.uk
Contact: Nick Barnett
Position: Responsible IndividualAddress: Caldecott House, Hythe Road, Smeeth, Ashford, Kent, TN25 6SP Telephone: 01303 815641 Email: [email protected] of provision: Specialist Residential with on site EducationGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 6Total number of registered beds: 42Size range of homes: 4,5,6,7,8 bed homes Age range on admission: 5+ yearsSpecialist services: E.S.B.D Name and qualifications: Head of Care/RI - qualified SW, Registered Managers Qualified to Level
5 Therapists & Psychologists fully qualified and registered with relevant professional bodies.
Registered school: Key stage 2 to 4Other education provision: Vocational qualifications in purpose-built provisionTherapeutic provision: Clinical Psychology, Art psychotherapy, Integrative therapy, creative arts
and play therapy, Counselling psychology.Geographical location: West Midlands, East Midlands, South East.
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Company Website: www.cambiangroup.comContact: Referrals and enquiries team Position: Referrals coordinator Address: Please call 0800 1381417Telephone: 0800 138 1417 Email: [email protected] of provision: Specialist children’s servicesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 220+Total number of registered beds: 2000+ Size range of homes: Solo, Dual, Complex; 1-6 bed homesAge range on admission: 4+Specialist service: Complex Trauma Services; Child sexual exploitation (CSE), Complex
Needs; autism; Deaf, Mental Health, Therapeutic Fostering (By The Bridge).
Other education provision: Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and SEMH residential / Day schools and colleges.
Therapeutic provision: Yes. Own Therapy Team depending on assessment of needs.Other services: Pathways of care aligned to each Young Person.Geographical location: All regions
The Cambian Group
Cambian is one of the largest providers of specialist services for children in the UK and now part of the enlarged Caretech Group.
Our services are available across the UK.
We have a reputation for providing outstanding levels of care, education and therapy, helping children and young people with a range of complex needs stabilise their lives. To then develop their potential and progress towards living with greater independence. Through the careful consideration of every child’s needs, this may be semi-independent living,
returning to their home, or to a therapeutic fostering placement.
Our specialist services include: Complex Trauma Services; Child sexual exploitation (CSE); Complex Needs (ESD); Autism; Deaf; Mental Health; Therapeutic Fostering (By The Bridge). We run the largest network of specialist day and residential schools which include schools for: Autism and complex needs, Asperger’s Syndrome and SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) and four specialist further education colleges.
Through our comprehensive and specialist range of services, we are able to provide children and young adults a complete care, education and health pathway leading to independence, supported living or return to their families.
Although our work embraces many specialist disciplines, it is united by a common purpose: To actively enable each and every one of the people in our care to achieve their personal best, however it is defined by them or for them.
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Carbrey Care is committed to providing high quality care to young people that is individually tailored to meeting their psychological needs. We understand that young people accepted into our services will have complex emotional presentations, often consequent to earlier aversive life experiences, such as neglect and trauma, and that they have probably not had safe or appropriate experiences of consistent care from adults.
At Carbrey Care, we understand re-learning that human relationships are safe, predictable and fulfilling, poses a challenge and dilemma to
many of the young people in our care.
It is recognised that some young people find it difficult to accept or trust help from others and may be very wary of one to one psychological therapy. While we have a strong wish to have our offers of this level of service accepted, (and it is available for all young people living in our service), we also understand that such interventions can feel worrisome, overwhelming and potentially intrusive, which can be a repeat of experiences that they have had with other adults. With this in mind,
when there are such issues in this area, we offer direct and indirect forms of support to young people, through their relationships with the support team and informed by the psychological formulation, working plan and psychological consultation.
Transition into IndependenceWe have a network of independent accommodation and support for young adults and can ensure continuity of care through the link worker.
Carbrey Care
Company Website: www.carbreygroup.co.ukContact: Steve Robertson and Louise BrannonPosition: Registered Manager (Steve) and Operations Manager
(Louise Brannon)Address: Head Office: Top Floor, Winget House, 7 Beaufort Buildings,
Spa Road, Gloucester, GL11XDTelephone: Steve 01452 542702, Louise 01452 522332Email: [email protected] of provision: Therapeutic Children’s HomesGender: Female Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: One home that accommodates up to three young womenAge range on admission: 11+Specialist services: Therapeutic care. Clinical Psychologist. 1:1 staff ratio. Leaving care
transitions.Other education provision: Strong links with schools and local education and community providersName & Qualifications: Steve Robertson has a BA in Youth & Community and an MSc in Social
Work.Therapeutic provision: YesOther services Available upon requestGeographical location: South West
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Care Afloat
Company Website: www.careafloat.co.uk Contact: Mike Fletcher (CEO)Position: Chief Executive OfficerAddress: 158 Birkrig, Skelmersdale, Lancs, WN8 9HPTelephone: 01695 733050 Fax: 01695 737267Email: [email protected] Type of provision: 1-3 bed homes. High staffing ratios, Placements on Yacht, Narrow Boats,
Mobile Facility. Alternatives to Custody, CCE, Crisis Intervention, and CSE.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 11 Total number of registered beds: 16 Size range of homes: 1-3 beds Age range on admission: 8-18 Registered school: Learn 4 Life: BESD School for secondary age. Group and 1:1 tuition. Therapeutic provision: Aspire ‘Creating WILL and teaching SKILL’ – providing: staff trained in
DBT, CBT, TA, Art Therapy, IPT, Motivational Interviewing and Integrative Psychotherapies. We also offer consultation and training to staff specific to the needs of each young person in placement.
Other services: Individual and group holidays on wheelchair accessible narrow boat & chalet in South of France, educational floating classroom
Geographical location: All regions, not in Wales
Established 24 years, we offer packages of care in our small community-based homes, maximum occupancy of three young people, complemented by our unique range of placement options on our boats and mobile facility. Four homes have single occupancy. Minimum 1:1 staff ratio, with many young people on a 2:1 basis, enabling us to give them what they need most; appropriate attention, clear boundaries and consistency. Renowned for our child-centeredness, tenacity and imagination, we have never closed down a placement at short notice. Crisis intervention: for individuals/ placements at risk. Facilities on-board
our Yacht ‘Prilika’ and ‘Charmaine’ (70’ narrow boat with facilities for disabled people) from short to long-term. Emergency bed care in three homes.
Uniquely, Care Afloat has ‘Waterworks’, our floating registered children’s home which can operate anywhere in the country, where there is a canal. Registered for one young person.
Available anywhere in England, our service ‘Mobile’ is activity-based and takes young people for short or long-term on imaginative and educational outdoor programmes. Ideal for breaking cycles of destructive
behaviour.
Young people on ‘Mobile’ can follow a pathway on to our other homes and services, including assessment and education. Mobile has had considerable success in providing long-term intervention for young people previously involved in gang culture and sexual exploitation.
Individual and group holidays on wheelchair accessible narrow boat & chalet in South of France.
WE DO NOT GIVE UP ON OUR YOUNG PEOPLE!
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Care Today was established in 1991 and is now the largest family run residential childcare organisation in the Country. The founders have extensive experience of working with children and young people since 1970, in a wide variety of settings, including youth work, juvenile justice and residential childcare.While working within the regulatory framework, we offer individualised child-centred packages with an emphasis on a return to family, transition to foster care or preparing young people for independent living, where family situations are not possible. The residential experience should be as de-institutionalised as possible
- the base for outreach work in the community.Care Today offers an individualised approach to residential care with 117 beds across 29 homes, ranging from one to ten beds in size.Our DfE Approved Residential Special School is based on two separate sites, with a vocational annexe and is a recognised ‘Community of Communities’ therapeutic community (providing CBT, Psychotherapy, Art Psychotherapy, Counselling, Play Therapy and more).Other Provision Includes:Supported Accommodation for 16+Community Houses (Smaller Individualised focus).
Specialist Assessment Homes based rurally.Positive Steps Intervention to support placements and provide added flexibility (including Outdoor pursuits)Fostering Resource Centres offering continuous 24hr support/respite care to local foster carers. City & Guilds Approved Training Centre with Direct Claims Status.We are committed to providing the best possible care to empower young people and encourage them to reach their potential.
Care Today (Children’s Services)
Company Website: www.caretodayparallelparents.netContact: Mrs Vivien Snape / Miss Emma CrossPosition: Responsible Individual / Contracting & Tender ManagerAddress: 2nd Floor, Lansdowne House, 85 Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 6LRTelephone: 0800 023 4441Fax: 0161 332 8307Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Homes, DfE approved Residential Special SchoolTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 31 Total number of registered beds: 137Size range of homes: 1 to 10 bedsAge range on admission: 5-17 yearsSpecialist services: AALA Outward Bound Positive Intervention, Community of Communities
Therapy Department, Fostering Resource CentresOther education provision: Individualised direct tuition can be provided to all children in our care,
where required.Name & Qualifications: Mr Matt Wilson – Head of Education - B.A (Hons) English Lit Dip Ed,
P.G.C.E, NPQHRegistered school or other education provision: The Roaches Independent School (860/6017, 889/6014, 830/6038,
830/6037, 860/6043)Therapeutic provision: The Roaches Therapeutic Community (Community of Communities)Geographical location: North West, Yorks & Humberside, West Midlands
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Care Focus Ltd was established in 2003 and operates 4 small therapeutic Children’s Homes in rural locations within easy reach of Ipswich or Colchester railway stations.
There are now 4 homes - Acorn Cottage, Gable End, The Lodge and Birchbrook House. Each Home accommodates a maximum of 4 young people.
These Therapeutic Homes specialise in Young-people aged 9-17 with severe Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties – often compounded by multiple placement breakdowns.
Placements include both planned and emergency.
The rural locations of the Homes are particularly suitable for young people ‘at risk’ through habitual absconding or CSE.
A wide range of individually tailored therapy is offered for all residents. On-site education is provided by qualified teachers from ASDAN through to GCSE, depending upon ability. Care Focus is a Registered Exam Centre for GCSE.
There is a high level of staffing, including night awake staff.
Young people are cared for by an outcomes focused, psychologically minded staff team. Trained staff provide the learning opportunities and the reflection needed to support individual therapy and positive development.
Company Website: www.carefocus.co.uk Contact: Nina CampbellPosition: DirectorAddress: Capital House, 18 Bury Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 1HHTelephone: 01-449-770690Fax: 01-449-770983Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 (rural locations) (Another 1 due to open)Total number of registered beds: 16 (soon to be 20)Size range of homes: 4 bed Age range on admission: 9 to 17 yearsSpecialist services: 2 Qualified Therapists, Night Awake Staff, BESD, CSE. Name and qualifications: 1 Qualified Child Psychotherapist, 1 Qualified Art Therapist.Registered school: All Homes, in-house Education, Registered GCSE Exam CentreTherapeutic provision: All staff trained in Therapeutic Child CareGeographical location: Eastern
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Care Perspectives Ltd is an independent organisation, committed to quality service and child-centred support. Our highly-trained staff team are experts in supporting children and young people with complex mental health needs and/or other associated conditions.
This service is a coming together of highly committed and experienced professionals, who recognise the need to offer an alternative to stigmatising hospital admission and/or the often seemingly endless waits for CAMHS and other services.
Our mission is to become respected as a provider of the highest quality
child-centred support, directly responding to the individual needs and characteristics of children and young people in our care.
Our first home Moonstone Lodge is based in the Midlands and aims to offer a unique mental health service for children and young people. We have developed a comprehensive multi-disciplinary team that have, between them, many decades of experience in working with young people with complex mental health needs.
We can offer a range of containing, intensive, flexible and skilled interventions, filling the gaps which exist in community and
in-patient services. We will offer intensive ‘CAMHS -PLUS’ in-reach packages within our residential care setting, as an alternative to Tier 4 or in-patient admissions or as discharge placements for those leaving hospital and secure care. With this in mind, we hope to expedite discharge for those young people who are already in hospital or better still, avoid admission completely for those facing the prospect of hospitalisation due to their complex needs.
Care Perspectives Ltd
Company Website: www.careperspectives.co.ukContact: Aniz DassuPosition: Managing DirectorAddress: 47 Morris Road, Leicester, LE2 6BRTelephone: 07967 992917 / 01214 487117Fax: 0116 2700764Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s homeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 8Age range on admission: 10-18Specialist services: Acute mental health, self-harm, personality disorders, hypo-kinetic
disorders, attachment disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, trauma and a range of other mental health related disorders.
Other education provision: Can provide in-house education through an outside agency providing 15 hours per week.
Registered school or other education provision: NoTherapeutic provision: In-house CAMHS team consisting of a Consultant Psychiatrist, Assistant
Psychologist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and on-shift experienced CAMHS practitioners.
Other services: Available upon requestGeographical location: West Midlands
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The Old Bakery is a small residential home, whose aim is to provide care and accommodation for young people who are unable to live at home. The main aim is to promote a homely, stress-free environment in which the residents can feel safe and secure, whilst respecting each other and those working with them. Each resident will have their own individual care plan, which will seek to prepare the young person for the next phase of their life.
Setting out a clear purpose offers clarity, in terms of objectives to
be reached by the young people referred. We like to set firm boundaries, clear expectations and established routines. This will mean that any unacceptable behaviour will be challenged and positively worked with, along with individual programmes designed to meet specific needs.
Company Website: www.causewaycare.co.ukContact: Angela MacdonaldPosition: Director / Registered Manager Address: The Old Bakery, 136 Wantage Road, Reading, RG30 2SF Telephone: 01189613587Fax: 01189613587Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 3Age range on admission: 12 to 17 yearsGeographical location: South East
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Since 1997, Chances has been offering specialist therapeutic residential care for children and young people with complex individual needs and a range of diagnoses. We have an excellent reputation for supporting children and young people to achieve good outcomes.
Chances believes that the child is the primary focus and therefore sets out to treat each child as an individual and to promote and safeguard his/her welfare in every way. Some of our homes are established as a medium to long-term base for a child growing
up and others provide a short-term base where specific tasks are achieved.
Chances homes create a homely and therapeutic milieu and work in partnership with children psychologically distressed by abuse/trauma, multiple placement breakdowns and children and young people who display some form of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Staff training: - Experienced, committed staff team, mandatory training, additional specialised therapeutic training. We do not use agency staff.
Therapeutic provision:- includes full-time and out of hours therapists providing Psychotherapy/ Counselling/ Theraplay/ TA/CBT/Family Therapy/Emotional regulation
Individualised tailor-made educational provision for children and young people who fail to thrive in mainstream education. We aim to reintegrate pupils into school with a learning support worker supplied by Chances, to aid a smooth transition. Supported transition to 16+ further education.
Chances Child Care andFamily Support
Contact: Lyn WallPosition: Clinical DirectorAddress: 99 Reservoir Road, Gloucester, GL4 6SZTelephone: 01452 554120Fax: 01452 557636Email: [email protected] of provision: Therapeutic Residential Children’s homesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Age range on admission: 8-19Total registered beds: 4Specialist service: Therapeutic Care for PTSD, ADHD/AH,OCD, ODD, Autism, MLD, Reactive
Attachment Disorders, Tourettes, Psychosexual development and /or inappropriate sexualised behaviour.
Name and qualification: Lyn Wall DipSW/HE NAMCW, PGCD in TA, Dip Integrative Psychotherapy, Advanced Dip Relational Process & Integrative Psychotherapy
Other education provision: Tailor-made educational provision aiming to reintegrate pupils into mainstream school. Supported transition to 16+ education.
Therapeutic Provision: Integrative Psychotherapy, Transactional Analysis, Theraplay, DDPGeographical location: South West
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Changing Lives Care Group offer a domestic environment, based on support, encouragement, emotional warmth, love, affection and patience; the fundamentals of “good parenting”. We promote a culture that embraces individuality and supports our children/young people in every aspect of their development in order to reach their full potential. We provide a caring, safe and happy home, where all of our children/young people can live, learn and grow together as a family. The ethos of our organisation is that we seek to empower and inspire our young people through support, guidance and care on
their path of development. Every child/young person is encouraged and enabled to enjoy a wide scope of social activities, build positive relationships and we champion the use of multi-agency partnership working in order to truly provide the best possible outcome for everyone in our care.We provide individualised child-centred placements and therapeutic programmes and have a diverse, highly trained and experienced staff team to fully meet the developmental needs and proactively support each of our children/young people.
Our success will be measured fundamentally by the outcomes we achieve for the young people in our care. We will persevere in overcoming any obstacles on the path of development for our young people so that we can equip them with the life skills needed for a bright future. Changing Lives…Creating Futures
Changing Lives Care Group Ltd
Company Website: www.changinglivescare.co.ukContact: Suraj KeshwalaPosition: DirectorAddress: Office 7, 35-37 Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7JNTelephone: 0333 3550169 or 07713 138963Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Home / Emotional and Behavioural DifficultiesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 1and other services:Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: 1 x 3 bedAge range on admission: 8 - 18 yearsSpecialist services: EBDTherapeutic provision: Support from our in-house psychologist Dr Daniel Mulligan, who reviews care
plans and provides bespoke and individualised staff training to help manage all manners of behavioural difficulties. He also delivers evidence based assessments and interventions for all of our young people.
Geographical location: East Midlands
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Cherish Children’s Care Ltd operates children’s residential homes across the North of England. Our homes are within semi rural/peripheral locations, individual in style and are designed to suit the needs of the young people in residence. We believe that by accommodating the children and young people we support and nurture in a small, family sized group, greatly assists in the delivery of our therapy led parenting model.Cherish specialise in providing support to children and young people, who may have a range of complex needs, emotional and behavioural issues or who are engaged with the Youth Offending Service. We have proven and sustained success in providing long-term placements for children and young people who previously have
not been able to maintain foster or residential placements, preventing the need for referrals to secure units.Our residents may have additional barriers to living and learning, such as social and communicative needs and may be vulnerable due to a risk of self-injurious or challenging behaviours. We aim to ensure that our young people feel safe and valued whilst living in their home.Each home provides psycho-therapeutic support to all of the residents as well as supporting the staff team; employing two qualified psychotherapists and one level four counsellor experienced in trauma and loss. We deliver support from a strong theoretical basis, our parenting model is based on established research, designed to parent and support those young people with the most disordered attachment behaviours.
The staff team encourage positive behaviours that help to produce positive outcomes in all aspects of the children’s and young people’s lives on a sustainable, on-going basis. The staff team are committed to providing an environment which facilitates the residents growth, maturation, self- respect and responsibility and the development of age appropriate skills and behaviour. This is within the context of the need to provide young people with positive adult role models, guidance and boundaries, achieved within a manner which respects their rights, individuality and dignity.
Cherish Childrens Care Ltd
Company Website: www.cherishuk.co.ukContact: Alex WoodPosition: Head of HR and MarketingAddress: Unit 8 B, Skyways Commercial Campus, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool,
Lancashire, FY4 3RSTelephone: 01253 766888 / 342773Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3Total number of registered beds: 11Size range of homes: 1x4 bed, 1x4 bed and 1x3 bedAge range on admission: 7 to 18 yearsSpecialist services: Complex behaviour management (requiring 1:1 support), CSE and mental
health.Therapeutic provision: Psychotherapeutic Support- Parenting Model based on established
research.Geographical location: North West
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Cherry Cottage, established in 2006, provides two safe, therapeutic and nurturing residential homes well known for creating a warm, relaxed & calm environment within small village settings. We adopt a “good-parenting” approach, alongside individual activity programmes, clear boundaries, praise and reward.
We work with young children who have a range of emotional complex needs and may have suffered emotional abuse, physical aggression and /or neglect. Young
children who have been referred, will have typically experienced previous placement breakdowns and feel rejection.
Cherry Cottage has a range of therapeutic provision tailored to each child individually and may include:-
Mental Health Assessment
Psychotherapy Sessions
Life Story Work
Behaviour Management
Educational psychologist and
Clincial Psychologist support.
We focus on successful behaviour management by professionally supported staff, trained to understand the psychological reasons for a young child’s behaviour.
Our team is highly qualified through a commitment to training and development over and above mandatory training. We have achieved Investors in People Award and ISO 9001. We specialise in Team Teach and Restorative Justice Techniques.
Company Website: www.cherrycottage.org Contact: Katie Jones Position: Managing Director Address: Cherry Cottage, PO Box 709, Wigan, WN1 9PD Telephone: 01257 255956 Email: Enquiries: [email protected]
Referrals: [email protected] of provision: Therapeutic Children’s Home Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 7 Age range on admission: 6 to 14 years on admission Specialist service: Residential Therapeutic Care Name and qualifications: Care Staff/Management: Level 3/4 Diploma Children & Young People or
equivalent and Level 5 Leadership & Management / RMA. Other education provision: Strong successful links with local schools and colleges Therapeutic provision: Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist, Educational Psychologist, Behaviour
Management Specialist, Clinical Psychologist. Other services: Life Story work, Mental Health Assessments, Psychotherapy Sessions &
Behaviour Management.Geographical location: North West
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Cherry Trees provides a home from home for specialist short breaks for children and young adults aged 0-19 with a range of complex disabilities, including learning, physical and sensory impairments.
Cherry Trees is a lifeline for our families. Children stay after school for a few hours, a weekend or even a couple of week’s holiday.
We are a unique place, providing professional care in a safe, stimulating and fun environment, where every child is valued for who they are. A community that is dedicated to children and young
people, enabling them to spend time with friends and enjoy new experiences and opportunities, while their families have a much needed break.
Cherry Trees
Company Website: www.cherrytrees.org.uk Contact: Claire Bryant Position: CEO Address: Cherry Trees, School Lane, East Clandon, Surrey GU4 7RSTelephone: 01483 222506Email: www.cherrytrees.org.ukType of provision: Short Break homeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 10 Age range on admission: 0-19 Specialist services: Physical, Sensory and learning difficulties Therapeutic provision: Can be provided for the family Geographical location: South East
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Childhood First
Childhood First is a national charity, registered as the Institute of Integrated Systemic Therapy and has historically provided services to children suffering emotional and behavioural disturbance, often arising from early life trauma. We offer:- • Residential care, treatment and education, based on our unique Integrated Systemic Therapy (iST).• Integrated Therapeutic Fostering (iTF), which deploys the same approach in a family context.• Therapeutic support to networks of adult carers.• IST training for our staff, accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), so that all our child care staff are qualified as, or working towards Child Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
status.
Each home deploys a multi-disciplinary clinical team, tailoring our work around each child’s needs, based on regular clinical assessment of need, using our multi-dimensional Assessment, Planning, Treatment and Transition (APTT) model. All offers are supported by the specialist research and development of our Institute of Integrated Systemic Therapy. IST transforms young lives, delivering outstanding outcomes for traumatised children and young people across the age range 5-19 years. Our schools offer the full national curriculum, and we provide class-leading preparation for leaving care. 87% of our school leavers go on
successfully to employment, further education or university.
We accept children with a range of mental health diagnoses and conditions. Children typically come to us suffering the effects of early life trauma, sexual abuse and other forms of abuse and neglect; with attachment, behavioural, conduct or eating disorders; self-harming or experiencing suicidal ideation.
Our residential services are in Kent and Norfolk.
We work with care, health and education authorities across the UK.
Company Website: www.childhoodfirst.org.uk Contact: Roger Stephenson Position: Business Development Director Address: 210 Borough High Street, London, SE11 2JX Telephone: 020 7928 7388 / 07956 910528 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Therapeutic Care, Education and Treatment; Therapeutic
Fostering; Community-based Placement and Family Support; Independent Living Programmes, Clinically Licensed Training.
Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 Number of registered beds: 30Size range of homes: 4 -18Age range on admission: 5-11; 10-17; 12-17 varying between services Specialist service: Therapeutic childcare: residential and fostering - iST and iTF Registered school: Residential schools - Kent and Norfolk provision available through
partnership provision. Therapeutic provision: Group and Individual Therapy; Residential iST; Family-based iTF Geographical location: Eastern, South East, London
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Children of The Mangrove is an organisation founded to effect positive change in our communities and our world. We recognise that we, ourselves, must create change and we embrace this responsibility with integrity, compassion and courage. We are all connected; and together we are powerful.
Children of the Mangrove
Company Website: www.childrenofthemangrove.co.ukContact: Jonathan Charles-BradyPosition: DirectorAddress: Telephone: 07843 248788Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 5Age range on admission: 11-17Specialist services: Emotional and Behavioural DifficultiesGeographical location: London
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The home is situated in a semi-rural area of Bacup, Lancashire, known as the Rosendale Valley; it is surrounded by open fields, hills and moors.
There is healthcare provision, leisure facilities such as swimming and gym in the village, youth clubs, three parks and many country walks. Rochdale is 5 miles away with numerous amenities, and transport links such as rail and motorway networks.
Choices is a large farmhouse with safe play equipment set in 5 acres of land. We have a living area with
all usual amenities, 5 bedrooms and two bathrooms to give staff and each young person their own safe and comfortable and private space. All rooms/communal areas are maintained to a high standard and the young people are encouraged to personalise their own bedrooms. Each bedroom is fitted with TV and electric points so that they can enjoy using their own equipment and workspace facilities. To the front, there is a small garden. There is a fenced off play area for the young people at the rear of the home, including swings, trampoline and garden toys for younger
children.
Choices 4 Children creates a safe, happy and caring environment, where we create opportunities for young people to achieve their personal best in as many aspects of their lives as possible. Our home provides care, guidance, support and leisure with high levels of qualified and caring staff.
Choices 4 Children Ltd
Company Website: www.choices4children.co.ukContact: Ian P. BanksPosition: ManagerAddress: Old Troughgate Farm, Tong Lane, Britannia, Bacup, Lancashire, OL13 9XETelephone: 01706 874962Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s Care HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 4Size range of homes: 1Age range on admission: 4 yearsSpecialist services: Learning DifficultiesOther education provision: Choices are able to access tutors for home tutoringTherapeutic provision: Choices have access to an outside private therapistGeographical location: North West
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The service provides medium & long term care for children and young people aged between 08 – 18 years, who have experienced behavioural, emotional and social difficulties and placement breakdowns; this includes family, foster and residential placements.
The home will accommodate up to 3 children and young people of both genders. To ensure that their needs are met we will:-
• Ensure, when planning admissions to Stenson Lodge, clear consideration is given to the mixes of children and young people. Given the wide age range of children and young people to be looked after within the service and the
complexity of their needs, we would always take into account their ages to ensure that they are compatible.
• All Children who are placed at Stenson Lodge must have a placement plan that is in full agreement of providing a minimum of 25 hours education per week, and denoting who is responsible for this requirement.
• Use the rota’s creatively to reflect a balance of gender and experience, as well as providing adequate numbers.
• Provide adequate staffing to work closely with smaller groups or individual young people, in order to promote their welfare and to enable outside activities to take place.
• Identify a key worker for each young person who works with them directly, to ensure the identified objectives in their care plan are fully realised.
• Meet the needs of each young person in placement through the provision of firm boundaries and structured care. To promote and effect positive changes for the children and young people, equipping them with the tools that will enable them to move forward into future placements or in preparation for independence.
Clouds Childrens Care Ltd
Company Website: www.clouds-care.co.ukContact: Manjit Singh JohalPosition: DirectorAddress: 73 Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8SPTelephone: 07581 358833Email: [email protected] of provision: EBD residential homeTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3 bedsSize range of homes: 3 Age range on admission: 8-18 years oldSpecialist services: CSE, LD, EBDGeographical location: West Midlands
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Clover Childcare Services Ltd
Company Website: www.cloverchildcareservices.co.ukContact: Dan KnightPosition: Director & Responsible IndividualAddress: The Old Rectory, Old Rectory Road, Brumstead, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12
9EUTelephone: 01692 580050Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Children’s Homes with educationTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Total number of registered beds: 11Size range of homes: 2 x 5 placements, 1 x single placementAge range on admission: 7-17Registered school or other education provision: All Saints School, LessinghamTherapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: Eastern
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Our residential children’s homes provide the highest quality care and substitute parenting for children who experience emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Our Residential Children’s Homes do not subscribe to a single theoretical or therapeutic model. The philosophy is to meet individual children’s developmental needs through the deliberate promotion of ordinary experiences – family values, respect, caring, education, social and leisure pursuits and good health.
Compass Children’s Homes also operates specialist therapeutic intervention for children and young people who have displayed problematic sexualised behaviours
(PSB). Frequently, children and young people with PSB will have a history of negative experiences, poor attachments and of complex trauma. They may also struggle with education, health and social skills, or have difficulties coping with rules and boundaries. Additional behaviours may include impulsivity, weak emotional regulation, verbal and physical aggression and poor relationship skills.
Our therapeutic ‘Stepping Forward’ programme is delivered in partnership with Mentor Forensic Services (MFS). MFS was established by forensic psychologist, Dr Joe Sullivan and consists of a multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced specialists. MFS’s approach includes working
extensively with carers, residential teams, families and multi-agency professionals.
Company Website: www.compasschildrenshomes.comContact: Placements Team Position: Placements North Address: Mountfields House, Off Squirrel Way, Epinal Way, Loughborough,
Leicestershire, LE11 3GETelephone: 0845 5610260Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 14Total number of beds: 62Age range on admission: 7 - 18 yearsSize range of homes: 3 x 3 beds, 5 x 4 beds, 3 x 5 beds, 3 x 6 bedsSpecialist services: EBD, LD, CSE and PSBRegistered school: Compass Community SchoolsTherapeutic provision: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Integrated Psychotherapy, Psychodrama,
Animal-assisted therapyOther services: Specialist fostering, PSB Community Assessment & InterventionGeographical location: North West, Yorks & Humberside, West Midlands, South East
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Company Website: www.cornerstonech.co.uk Contact: Tracey Leigh Position: Referrals Manager Address: Old University Building, Liverpool Road, Eccles, Manchester. M30 7RU Telephone: 03302232822 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Residential Children’s HomesGender: Male onlyTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 6 Size range of homes: 2 x 3 bedroom Age range on admission: 10-17 Specialist service: 1:1 and 2:1 staffing ratios with therapeutic care. Attachment, crisis
intervention, SHB, CSE and outdoor intervention programmes.Name and qualifications: Yvonne Hale DipSW, CERT Ed, Dip Counselling, Adv Dip Psychotherapy &
Hypnotherapy, Dip Casework Supervision, Cert CBT. Also in-house Clinical Psychologist, who oversees all therapeutic interventions and intervention management.
Other education provision: Strong and successful links with local schools and colleges, including alternative provision.
Therapeutic provision: Our community-based provision has a particular focus on attachment, reparenting & life story work models. We also provide various assessments, clinical psychology and therapeutic tools working towards step-down services. We are also members of The Consortium of Therapeutic Communities (TCTC).
Other services: Planned placementsGeographical location: North West
Cornerstone Children’s Homes Ltd
Cornerstone Children’s Homes are therapeutic communities, based in the North West.
We create a world for young people that supports, encourages, empowers and nurtures them to a responsible, productive and above all, happy adulthood.
We will provide an environment conducive, not only to risk reduction, but also to rehabilitation and re-engagement with society, through personal development. Our unrelenting approach to routine and boundaries are the ‘backbone’ of the Cornerstone model.
Cornerstone regularly achieve ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ assessments from Ofsted and we have a reputation known as ‘The Cornerstone Project’ because of our unique and highly successful person centred approach. This approach is delivered through a 6-weekly cycle of assessment, planning, implementation and review, with targeted keywork interventions to address the priority needs of our young people. We also make a unique investment in our colleagues who, from the outset, receive training in our model and the delivery of therapeutic care.
Our homes offer continuous growth and development to both colleagues and young people alike. Our 5 core values are that of Courage, Trust, Understanding, Transparency and Community. These remain at the heart of everything we do.
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Cornerways Children’s Services
Cornerways has 2 therapeutic children’s homes in Surrey and West Sussex, providing Integrated packages of Therapeutic Care and Education (as well as stand-alone services) for traumatised, emotionally troubled and vulnerable children and young people. Individually tailored placement plans are developed and regularly reviewed, with clinical input from our psychologist. Our experienced staff teams provide a high level of support and nurture using a relationship-based approach in warm homely environments.
Our aim is to help young people to understand how past experiences have impacted on their lives so they can learn new ways of thinking and behaving and move on to enjoy happier and more positive futures. Other services include linked to fostering service and outreach to support transition.
Company Website: www.cornerways.org Contact: Sara MilnerPosition: Service Manager / Responsible IndividualAddress: Alpha A, Smallmead House, Smallmead, Horley, Surrey, RH6 9LWTelephone: 01293 826840 Fax: 01293 826841 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Residential Care Gender: Female onlyTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 11Size range of homes: 5 or 6Age range on admission: 12-17Specialist service: Traumatised children & young people with SEBD, inc attachment
difficulties, EBPD, PTS, EBDName and qualifications: Service Manager, DipSW, RMA, MDP Cert. Head Teacher, BA Hons Social
Science, PGCE,NPQH, HFF Registered school: Cornfield School Indep DfE’s Reg and Approved Special School Therapeutic provision: Consultant clinical psychologist-team, assessments & individual therapy.Other Education provision: School only day placements, links to college & work exp providers Geographical location: South East
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Courtyard Care Ltd supports children and young people with complex and additional needs.
Our service focuses on finding the ‘right’ support to enable children and young people to be discharged from NHS in-patient services (Step Down), avoid hospital admission (Step Up) and to look for long-term viable pathways to independent or semi-independent living. ’
Company Website: www.courtyardcare.co.uk Contact: Jackie HillsPosition: Operations ManagerAddress: Optima House, 100 Manchester Road, Denton, Manchester,
M34 3PRTelephone: 0161 441 4630 Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Homes :- a) Complex Health Needs b) Residential CAMHs - Non Suicidal Self injury (NSSI)Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 Total number of registered beds: 21 Size range of homes: 4-6 bedsAge range on admission: 0-18 Complex Health 11-18 Res CAMHsSpecialist service: Complex Health - ventilation needs, tracheostomy care, sensory
impairment, communication difficulties, physical disabilities. Res CAMHs - attachment difficulties, PTSD, Emerging psychological diagnosis, Non-Suicidal Self Injurious behaviours.
Other education provision: None provided.Therapeutic provision: Res CAMHs - Weekly on-site Psychologist, direct work with young people, staff
team support groups, Attachment Work, CBT, DBT, self-soothing techniques.Other Services: Complex Health - supported by a paediatric Nurse Trainer , liaison with local
universal health services, RSW clinical skills competency Assessment annually.Geographical location: North West
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Cove Care Residential is a unique therapeutic service which merges the specialism of Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Social Care. Our speciality caters for children and young people who present, with a combination of mental health, emotional and complex care needs and associated challenging behaviour.
Lee Smith - Diploma of Higher Education; Post-Graduate Certificate in Education and Post-Graduate Diploma (Child Forensic Studies). Continuous Professional Development activities, including teaching and assessing in clinical practice, counselling in healthcare, specialist clinical risk assessment training and Neuro-Linguistic
Programming. Lee is a registered tutor in management of aggression interventions, including physical interventions and teaching non- physical skills when dealing with challenging behaviour.
Bev Cyrus - RMN (Part 3), Post-Graduate Certificate (Psychotherapeutic Interventions); Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy; Post-Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management; MSc (Psychotherapy); Reading for an Executive MBA in Health Service Management.
Rachel Oliver -Dipsw and DipHE in Applied Social Studies, FdA Therapeutic Childcare, BA Hons (open) units in Social Policy and
Personal Lives and Managing Care. NVQ 5 Diploma Leadership & Management – Social Care. Train the Trainer Mental Health First Aid for young people. NNEB, HCPC - SW56989
Rebecca Herbert - MA Art Therapy, Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Childcare. Level 3 Diplomas Children & Young People’s Workforce, Dyadic Development Psychotherapy (level one), BA Hons Textile Design.
Company Website: www.cove-care.co.ukContact: Bev Cyrus Position: Director Address: Cove Care Residential, 16 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton,
West Midlands, WV1 4BL Telephone: 01902 854259 Fax: 01902 854268 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Residential & Fostering PlacementsGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 5Total number of registered beds: 17Size range of homes: 2 bed, 3 bed, 4 bed and 5 bed homesAge Range on Admission: Up to18 yearsSpecialist service: Specialist Provider for Young People with Mental Health Difficulties &
Therapeutic Care for Traumatised Children. Name and qualifications: Senior Clinical and managerial staff are highly qualified in a wide range of
disciplines and therapeutic interventions-details below All support worker staff have or are working towards Diploma Level 3
children & young people.Other education provision: NT&AS visiting teacher Geographical location: West Midlands
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Company Website: www.crystalcaresolutions.co.ukContact: James O’Leary, Paul Callear, Phil Killen & Nicola GeaganPosition: Managing Director & Service Managers Address: Unit 9 Alvaston Business Park, Middlewich Road, Nantwich, Cheshire,
CW5 6PFTelephone: 01782 777511Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Homes; Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, Learning
Disabilities, Specialist Therapeutic service for males who display harmful sexual care & Leaving Services.
Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 17 (7 EBD, 5 SHB, 5 Specialist, 5 Care Leaving) Total number of registered beds: 28 (Plus 6 Reg. with CIW - Wales) Size range of homes: Solo - 4 bedsAge range on admission: 8 - 18 (Children’s Services), 16-25 (Leaving Care Services)Specialist service: Specialist Services: We operate 12 EBD homes, 5 of which offer specialist
therapeutic services for males, who display Harmful Sexualised Behaviours and also an additional Care leaving Service for 16-25 year olds.
Therapeutic Provision: Crystal Care Solutions and G-map provide specialist integrated therapeutic care. G-map work with children and adolescents, who present with inappropriate and harmful sexual behaviour. Crystal Care Solutions also work in partnership with other carefully selected therapeutic service providers, to best meet the needs of individual young people.
Other Services: Complex Health - supported by a paediatric Nurse Trainer , liaison with local universal health services, RSW clinical skills competency Assessment annually.
Geographical location: North West, West Midlands, Wales
Crystal Care Solutions Ltd
At Crystal Care Solutions, our philosophy is to achieve success through Working in Partnership. We work closely with Parents, Carers, Local Authority Social Care Teams, Schools, Specialist Therapeutic Resources and all other relevant professionals in order to deliver the right social care solution for every individual young person. Through effective planning and our experienced staff teams, we offer a consistent and effective approach for the care of young people.Crystal Care Solutions will tailor a planned or emergency social care package to meet the specific needs of each young person.
We go the extra mile to ensure our comprehensive support packages produce Positive Outcomes for the young people in our care.Our services include; short, medium and long-term residential care packages, support and supervision for children and young people aged 8 to 18 and supported accommodation for individuals aged between 16 and 25. With our range of service options and high staffing ratios, we provide exceptional care and can offer a range of specialist placement options, which can be tailored to meet the needs of each individual placed with us.
With our experience of working with the most challenging and high-profile young people within our specialist services and our access to the best therapeutic interventions available within the industry, Crystal Care Solutions are well placed to meet all placement needs.
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Set up in 1999, in response to the failure of larger homes, to normalise the experience of being in care and eschew the benefit and court culture that occupies the care system.
We ensure consistency and success and our last three young adults left with qualifications and employment. We are pleased that they are staying in contact and, as a result, are receiving informal support.
Our home is a small, homely, terraced style building set on the South Coast with easy access to
London and good local amenities.
Generally we have a 1:1 staffing ratio of dedicated, locally recruited staff with long-term service, all trained at least to NVQ level 3 with regular ancillary training.
We use detailed, generic and holistic care plans which are further developed, as and when situations arise and subside. We have continual re-evaluation of problems; identification of new ones; in-house assessments resulting in appropriate action being taken.
Our commended, detailed reporting structure is available to social workers and agreed parties, including parents. In-depth reports are available for court appearances, educational purposes and moving placements. All young people placed in care, leave our unit with comprehensive, up to date files. All reporting is compliant and ensures the safety of our young people in care.
Crusoe Care Ltd
Company Website: www.crusoecare.co.ukContact: Steve BrownPosition: Registered ManagerAddress: 5 Kingsmead Close, Seaford, East Sussex, BN25 2EYTelephone: 07946 276222Email: [email protected] of provision: Registered residential Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 4Size range of homes: Max 2 beds per settingAge range on admission: 12+Specialist services: EBD youngsters, crisis intervention, sexual offenders/victims,
16+ independence scheme, functional autism, CSE, Aspergers, Fragile XGeographical location: South East
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The Warren is a specialist, medium to long-term registered residential young people’s home and was first established in 1975.We care for vulnerable young people with emotional, behavioural and psychological issues aged up to seventeen years of age, upon admission.Young people placed at the Warren would usually be considered to be at risk of victimisation and in need of higher levels of protection, because of their social interactions with other young people an the wider society.The service adopts a holistic, needs-led and person-centred approach
to the care and support of young people by offering a range of interventions aimed at empowering them. This includes fostering skills, strategies, and strengths that enable the young people to function more effectively in society and reach their full potential.The service offers access to psychological/social assessment, therapy and support for young people with a range of psychological, emotional and behavioural issues. As an organisation, we are focused on how our services and provision impacts upon young people and we review our actions against defined outcomes for each individual.
The Warren is owned by Mr Dale Dawson, who is the Managing Director of The Cuckfield Care Consultancy. Dale qualified as a Social Worker in 1988 and has over thirty years’ experience in the care and support of young people, who have encountered difficulties in their lives and who require the support of the local authorities and services for their care.
Cuckfield Care
Company Website: www.thewarrenchildrenshome.co.ukContact: Claire BryantPosition: ManagerAddress: 67 Warren Drive, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0DTTelephone: 01293 525374Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: Up to 6Age range on admission: 8-17Specialist services: YesTherapeutic provision: Yes via a psychologistGeographical location: South East
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3 Dimensions started in 2004, by a group of people with wide variety of skills and diverse experience of working with young people. We have 2 Residential Children’s Homes and an Approved Independent School for 16 pupils aged 7 to 25 years old.
Our School and Homes are registered for both boys and girls, with Communication, Challenging Behaviour and Learning difficulties, including ASD, Aspergers, SEMH and LD. However, we accept children we can help, not on diagnosis. We provide tailored programmes that encourage young people to enjoy learning to feel safe and grow with the chance to remain children and enjoy their childhood, whilst preparing for adulthood.
We focus on rewarding positive behaviours with praise, attention and activities, whilst removing the need to gain attention through negative behaviour, using a well-defined Positive Behaviour Management programme. This is supported by professionals, and uses an eclectic approach, including a variety of theories ABC, ABA – VB, PACE & Positive Parenting/Good Role Modelling.
Through building self-esteem and confidence, teaching good communication skills and helping each young person to manage their own behaviours, we enable young people to learn respect for themselves and others.
Each home is built around the needs of the residents in them, with family-style environments that are not institutionalised and provide quality care and good outcomes. Each young person acquires the life and social skills to move towards a more independent and positive future, in which they can function successfully within society.
3 Dimensions Care Ltd
Company Website: www.3dimensions.org.ukContact: Roz Simpson OR Nita EllulPosition: Quality Assurance CoordinatorAddress: Chardleigh House, Wadeford, Telephone: 01460 68055Fax: 01460 261060Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Homes and SEN SchoolGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 2and other services: Total number of registered beds: 9Size range of homes: 4 & 5 BedAge range on admission: Up to 18Specialist services: Challenging behaviour, ASC,LD, ADHD, Developmental Delay & SENOther education provision: 3 Dimensions School or local state schools.Registered School or Other Approved Independent Special School DfE 933/6207URN:134909Education Provision: NAS Accredited, 16 pupils. Rated “Good” Ofsted on 21.6.2018Names & Qualifications: Our RMs are Level 4 or 5 trained, details on request.Therapeutic provision: Yes: Behaviour Analyst/Autism Specialist, Clinical Psychology, SALT, OT.Geographical location: South West
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We believe that all young people should have access to a range of opportunities that will enable them to develop skills and values that will equip them to lead healthy and fulfilled lives. We provide all of the children we care for with a range of activities which encourage personal growth and development.
De Novo provides all the young people we care for with an excellent standard of accommodation in an environment that is safe, stable and well placed to develop skills and behaviours that will enable them to succeed. All our homes are highly resourced and staffed by qualified and experienced child care workers.
For the young people placed with us, there is an expectation that they will engage in a full-time, individually tailored learning and activity programme.
Our bespoke approach to timetabling means that we offer a wide variety of opportunities to all students, including traditional academic lessons; work with vocational providers; work experience; sport, in addition to outdoor adventure activities and curriculum based projects. We deliver a varied programme that harnesses the individual talents and interests of every young person.
The collaboration between care and learning staff ensures a seemless approach to behaviour, which accelerates the ability of young people to learn and respond positively. Praise, reward and positive role modelling enables us to apply consistent boundaries including consequences and expectations, to promote motivation and positive behaviour in our young learners.
De Novo Care Ltd
Company Website: www.denovocare.co.ukContact: Daniel WalkerPosition: Operations ManagerAddress: Brookbank, Kittisford, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 0SATelephone: 07918 735336Email: [email protected]/[email protected] of provision: Short, Medium or Long-termGender: MaleTotal number of childrens’ homes 1 rated “Good” by Ofsted on 24/25.08.2017and other services: Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: 3-beddedAge range on admission: 11-18Other education provision: Education lead in each home to assess the education needs of each child
admitted and develop a bespoke package of education, utilising local registered specialist provision.
Therapeutic provision: Staff are trained in Attachment Theory & use a Conscious Parenting model of positive behaviour management and to build trusting relationships with children to affect positive change.
Other Services: Children have access to professional sporting mentors and access to a dynamic and adaptive approach to educational engagement to encourage positive outcomes.
Geographical location: South West
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Our mission is to provide the very best therapeutic residential care and education possible to children with complex needs. By employing an unwavering child-centred approach in all that we do, we aim to provide every child with a stable base, where they receive the care and attention they deserve, in order to begin to form secure attachments. Furthermore, by fostering a therapeutic environment at both home and school, we provide our young people with a safe space to develop both cognitively and socially.
Our therapeutic model is trauma-informed and calls on whatever therapeutic input is most relevant for each individual (e.g. OT, CBT, play
therapy, etc.) to address the many cognitive, emotional, behavioural and interpersonal effects of the trauma they have suffered. We combine this with the Secure Base model of care-giving, which is “a positive framework for therapeutic care-giving, which helps infants, children and young people to move towards greater security and builds resilience. It focuses on the interactions that occur between care-givers and children on a day-to-day, minute by minute basis, in the home environment. But it also considers how those relationships can enable the child to develop competence in the outside world of school, peer group and community.”
Weekly therapy sessions are available for the young people who need them. Irrespective of the individual therapeutic needs, therapeutic training is provided to all staff by a select few therapists closely associated with the home.
Discovered
Company Website: www.discovered.org.ukContact: Thomas MayerPosition: DirectorAddress: 4-4a Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1HDTelephone: 01604 435104Email: [email protected] of provision: Therapeutic residential careGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 1and other services: Total number of registered beds: 5Age range on admission: 10-18Specialist Service: Therapeutic care Therapeutic provision: We work with a select few consultant therapists, psychologists,
psychiatrists and mental health nurses to help ensure that each young person has access to a full range of appropriate assessments and interventions.
Other Services: Geographical location: East Midlands
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Since 2002, our residential children’s homes have been supporting, guiding and caring for some of our communities most vulnerable young people. Our residential care for young people is based on the principles of support, guidance, professional intervention and education; giving our looked after children the opportunity to deal with their difficulties, and leave our care as a more positive, confident and empowered individual.Our residential provision accepts referrals for young people who require therapeutic intervention and support from the ages of eleven to eighteen; working closely with local authorities and courts, youth offending teams and health authorities.
Our residential children’s homes regularly accept planned and emergency placements, and are inspected and registered with Ofsted; currently standing with all services at a Good rating.For full details of our Residential Children’s Homes and connected services to include our new Fostering Service please see our website www.dmrservices.co.uk
Company Website: www.dmrservices.co.uk Contact: Jo Mountford Position: Director of Services Address: 102 Queslett Road East, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2EZ Telephone: 0121 352 1844 Fax: 0121 352 0438 Email: [email protected] of provision: Childrens Home Residential and FosteringGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 5Total number of registered beds: 18Size range of homes: 4 - 5 beds Age range on admission: 11 - 17Specialist Service: EBDTherapeutic provision: No.Other Services: Registered Fostering Service Geographical location: West Midlands
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Dove Adolescent Services is organisation providing award-winning services. We provide flexible, individual care packages.
Our services are run through a close-knit network of small, multi-occupancy Registered Care Homes and separate single-occupancy Specialist Resource Units. This enables us to suit different ages, backgrounds and individual needs.
Dove have partnered with NCSAP psychotherapy clinical services to form a specialist model of practice and approach to residential care. The outcome is ‘outstanding’ residential care informed by psychoanalytical informed observational approach.
Our people are, without reservation, our greatest strength, with a culture of learning, training and development, underpinning the understanding of what contributes to good, child-centred care.
We’re immensely proud to have been awarded Investors In People Gold Status. Fewer than 1% of UK organisations have reached this prestigious standard. We are the very first to do so in our sector.
“…an exemplary organisation with an embedded culture of excellence in their management and people development practice.”
www.dovecare.co.uk.
Company Website: www.dovecare.co.uk Contact: Dianne Lodge or Barbara WhittakerPosition: DirectorAddress: 170 Southgate, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1QJTelephone: 01977 690344 Fax: 01977 690345Email: [email protected] / [email protected] of provision: Multi, dual and single-occupancyGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 10 homes 1 schoolTotal number of registered beds: 25Size range of homes: 10: 3 x 4 bed homes 3 x solo 5 x 2:2Age range on admission: 8 - 17Specialist service: Dove Adolescent services provides flexible individual care packages to
vulnerable young people with complex history and multiple needs.Name and qualifications: Each home has a named registered manager who is qualified to NVQ Level 4/
Diploma 5. 70 per cent of staff qualified NVQ 3/Diploma Level 3.Registered school: Yes - 1 school reg number DCSF370/6005Other education provision: Offering GSCE, Functional Skills, ASDAN, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Arts
Award, Partnership working Barnsley College, Wakefield College, Elite, Aspire, ITS Links with Virtual Head Teachers, Qualified Teacher, 3 x qualified TA’s.
Therapeutic provision: Therapeutic services are offered in working partnership with NSCAP (Northern School of Child and Adolescent Services - Leeds and York Partnership NHS Trust).
Geographicsl Location: Yorks & Humberside
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Eastfield is a small company, we have one Children’s Home, Westlea House.
We have been trading since 1998 and offer year round care for males and females, who need support in a variety of ways, but mainly EBD.
Westlea is a happy, nurturing environment with a small well trained, experienced staff team.
Eastfield
Contact: Ivy Thompson Position: Care Director/Registered ManagerAddress: 6J Ryeground House, Top Floor, 6B Ryeground Lane, Formby, Liverpool
L37 7EQTelephone: 01704 832971Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Care HomGender MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: 1 homeAge range on admission: 0-18Specialist services: EBDGeographical location: North West
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Evoke Care is a growing independent provider, offering short, medium and long-term residential care in South London to young people aged 12 years up to 18 years of age, of either gender. The ethos and philosophy behind our home are represented in the expression “Evoke a Positive Vision.”
The home is a triple-bedded home, registered with Ofsted for young people who may have experienced emotional, behavioural, social difficulties and placement breakdowns; this includes family, foster and residential placements.
Our modern contemporary family style home is very comfortable, and we aim to create a safe, supportive and nurturing environment with challenges that promote growth, responsibility and a healthier sense of self to progress.
Our ethos within Crescent House is to make a positive difference to the personal, social and emotional lives of the young people who live here. The service is needs-led, and as such, there is an on-going assessment of each young person’s needs to equip them with the skills that they will need in building successful adult lives.
We will endeavour, in collaboration with the responsible/placing authority and members of the wider system, to create a positive environment, where children and young people are offered experiences and opportunities to assist them in working towards, and ultimately achieving their aspirations and goals in life.
Evoke Care
Company website: www.evokecare.co.ukContact: Yasin ZamanPosition: Responsible PersonAddress: 71-75 Shelton Street, London Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQTelephone: 0203 9505818Email: [email protected] of provision: EBDGender MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 1and other services: Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: Age range on admission: 12-18 yearsSpecialist services: EBDOther education provision: Commissioned as requested.Names & Qualifications: Staff Therapeutic provision: If requested, our UKCP psychotherapist uses a systemic approach as her
main modality.Other services: Clinical psychologist/play therapist/art therapist, CBT.Geographical location: South East
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Evolution Children’s Services are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for all of the young people it provides service for. We provide bespoke individualised care within a safe and structured environment that actively nurtures and cares for young people, affording them the same rights and opportunities as enjoyed by those not living ‘in care’. This enables them to reach their fullest potential in preparation for adulthood.
Our aim is simple, to ensure that our young people gain an understanding of the reason for being with us and equip them with the necessary skills to develop self-esteem and emotional resilience.
Thus gain control of their lives through a consistent range of structured, flexible approaches.
Our staff team is experienced, trained and committed to the work they undertake with our young people and the aims of our organisation. Staff work in partnership with professionals and each young person to develop a detailed placement plan which establishes targets, outcomes and destination plans which are specific, time aware, measurable and achievable. To support this work, we have established a team of multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver a range of therapeutic services to meet their individual
need.
‘We engage all young people in our certified Life Skills Programme which provides a comprehensive underpinning for essential skills, to enable young people to move into independent adulthood.’
Company Website: www.ecsnortheast.co.uk Contact: Helen BarrowPosition: DirectorAddress: 1st Floor, 1 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne,
NE2 2AATelephone: 0191 281 3162Fax: 0191 281 5600Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Size range of homes: 5Age range on admission: 10-17 yearsSpecialist services: EBD, Challenging Behaviour, Attachment Disorder & ADHDName and qualifications: Care Staff/ Management: Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People and
Level 5 Leadership and Management / Degree in Social WorkTherapeutic provision: Consultant Psychoanalyst provides therapeutic direction and
interventions.Geographical location: North East
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Exceptional Care Ltd is a provider of high-quality residential care for children and young people across the North West.
Our homes are based within the Rainford, Southport and Skelmersdale area. The homes range from a dual to a 4-bedded home, with the Southport home also including an apartment set as a solo provision or semi-independent ‘flat-let,’ providing its own facilities.
We deliver high individualised care packages to young people from a range of backgrounds.
Exceptional Care adopt a multi-agency approach to care planning, working with Health, Social Care and Education.
When young people come to live in our homes, the staff team aim to achieve positive outcomes for the young people in our care.
We provide a supportive, caring and safe environment, through the work of a skilled, competent and empathic staff team with a focus on enabling children and young people to achieve. This includes ensuring opportunities are made available to them to build their self-confidence,
self-esteem and the skills needed to be a positive member of the community
Exceptional Care
Company Website: www.exceptional-care.co.ukContact: Gillian AshcroftPosition: DirectorAddress: Ormskirk, L39 5BHTelephone: 01696 768708Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s Residential HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4Total number of registered beds: 11Size range of homes: 3-4 bedAge range on admission: 8 – 17 yearsOther Education Provision: Name & Qualifications: Registered school or other education provision: Therapeutic provision: Psychological and therapeutic support is provided to Exceptional Care
by our partner organisation Coastal Child and Adult Therapeutic Services (CCATS).
Geographical location: North West
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Progress House is owned by the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education and adjoins the site of the Charity’s school and college, but is managed as a separate provision.
Progress House is set in the Charity’s twelve acres of grounds overlooking the River Exe and is ten minutes’ walk from the city centre and only a few miles from sea and open countryside.
The House is a Children’s Home specialising in caring for children or young people between the ages of 5 and 17, with some form of Deafness or communication
difficulties, as well as addressing possible other needs such as behavioural, emotional or social difficulties.
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education
Company Website: www.exeterdeafacademy.ac.ukContact: Karen BurgessPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: 50 Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4NFTelephone: 01392 267023Fax: 01392 431146Email: [email protected] of provision: Specialist EducationTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Age range on admission: 5 - 17Specialist services: Specialist Deaf ServiceRegistered school or other education provision: YesGeographical location: South West
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Company Website: www.fairportcareservices.co.uk/Contact: Vanessa DaltonPosition: ManagerAddress: Fairlight House, 115 Percy Avenue, Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 3LD Telephone: 03332 205499Fax: 01843 866954Email: [email protected]
[email protected] of provision: Therapeutic Children’s Home Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of beds: 5Age range on admission: 8 - 18 yearsSpecialist service: Assessment/Consultancy, residential therapeutic children’s home,
Psychoanalytic and systemic approach, Family & systemic psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy; Play therapy.
Therapeutic provision: Committed and trained permanent staff providing therapeutic re-parenting, using attachment-based therapy within a small comfortable home.
Other education provision: Individual tutor; community-based schoolsGeographical location: South East
Fairport Care Services Ltd
Fairlight House provides high quality therapeutic residential child care with a proven reputation to bring about change in the young people and families that we work with. Using psychodynamic and systems theory, with particular emphasis on attachment based theory, we create a secure base from which the young people begin to explore, with safe and trusted adults, some of the troubles that have affected life. At the same time, we work alongside the young person’s family, recognising the young person is only one part of a system and may have been identified as the container of the family’s troubles.
We do not use unknown agency
workers, as this would be counter-productive to our task. Our staff provides appropriate boundaries within a caring and child-focused environment.
Young people are involved in their ‘therapy’ and engage in individual and group work within the home. They are encouraged to recognise that their learning and education will need special attention and before moving to a local community-based school, they may need some education gaps to be addressed through home tutoring and additional help from the staff. Clear programmes of work are designed, in partnership with home and local authority specialists, to
meet these needs.
Staff at Fairport Care Services have a reputation for professional, transparent practice, with excellent communication with family and other professionals. Staff are supported and guided by skilled and qualified practitioners and therapists within a culture of reflexive practice and an awareness of their privileged position in the young people’s lives.
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Company Website: www.family-care.co.uk Contact: Andrew O’ReillyPosition: Group Operations DirectorAddress: 60 School Lane, Bamber, Bridge,Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6QETelephone: 01772 647 500Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Homes, Fostering Service, Education and Therapeutic ServicesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 5Total number of registered beds: 22Size range of homes: 2x5 bed & 3x4 bedAge range on admission: 6 to 17 yrsSpecialist service: One dual/solo service which provides a placement for hard to place young
people. Two homes which provide care for young people with learning and physical disabilities.
Name and qualifications: Information on request.Registered schools: We operate two DfE Registered Schools one in Shropshire Access school (max 30
pupils) and Eden school which is located in Cheshire East.Therapeutic provision: Family Care’s Therapeutic Service offers training and consultation to
professionals/caregivers working directly with children in various settings.Geographical location: North West, West Midlands
Family Care Group
Family Care Group is a family owned organisation which has a proud history spanning over 30 years of helping children and young people overcome trauma, so they can achieve their full potential. All our services provide the very highest standards of therapeutically informed care for children and young people.
As members of TCTC and IRCT, Family Care believe that it is only through clearly defined therapeutic approaches that staff can develop a greater understanding of how young people’s experiences affect them, and in turn, appreciate exactly what their role is if they are to support them towards a brighter future. If we are to make a difference in a
child’s life, we believe it is essential for all staff working for Family Care to have a sound understanding of disrupted attachment, trauma and child development. Therapeutic care can only be achieved by staff members, developing positive, safe and healing relationships, which in turn, offer young people positive experiences ,not only of the adults around them, but of the world in general.
Fostering: Family Care have foster carers available across the NW and Midlands.
To make a referral please call us on 01772 647500 or e-mail [email protected].
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Ferndearle Child Care Services is a Therapeutic Community which provides an integrated service combining therapeutic care and education with therapy. There is also a therapeutic after care service. The overall therapeutic model is the ‘Secure Base Model’. Therapeutic Care Plans are informed by HOLISTIC clinical assessments, which are systemic in their application. We also use Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) which is a systemic model used to change specific patterns of behaviour.
Our therapeutic practice and milieu is underpinned by the Therapeutic Standards developed by The Royal College of Psychiatrists Quality Improvement Initiative ‘Community of Communities’ (CofC). Our Consultant Clinical Team are multi-disciplinary, who provide extensive therapy services for children, their families and for foster families. Ferndearle provides specialist therapeutic programmes to young people with complex needs, due to traumatic experiences. Some young people may have additional needs due to organic disorders such as Autism, Aspergers or mild to severe learning difficulties.
Apart from the short/medium and long-term therapeutic programmes, more recently, Ferndearle has become well known, and used for, ‘The Intensive Programme to Home or Foster Family’ for young people, identified as being suitable for this, which includes many adoption breakdowns.
Ferndearle Child Care Services Limited
Company Website: www.ferndearle.com and www.ferndearleschool.comContact: TBCPosition: DirectorAddress: Heather Lodge, 2 Radnor Park West, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HHTelephone: 01622 880676 or 07852 362221Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic CommunityGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 3and other services Total number of registered beds: 14Size range of homes: 6 & 8Age range on admission: 4-18 (young people may stay over 18 under the Ofsted wholly and mainly
policy).Specialist services: Therapeutic Provision with extensive therapy services for children, families and
foster families. After care services. Short term assessments and medium to long term placements.
Other education provision: Ferndearle Specialist Independent School (APPROVED) close links with local mainstream schools (for young people to attend, if ready) and with the local college plus work experience.
Name & Qualifications: GCSE’s; Entry Level Qualifications; Challenger Troopers up to City and Guilds; & ASDAN.
Registered school or Other Registered Special School (SEBD) key stages 1, 2, 3 & 4.education provision: Therapeutic provision: Therapeutic community; secure base model (combination of attachment/
psychodynamic and systemic theory and practice).Other services: After Care.Geographical location: South East
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Fevaca provide support to young people age 14-17, who want care and support. We look to provide independence alongside a loving and caring environment.
We offer extra support for young people before they move into a more independent accommodation.
FEVACA
Company Website: www.fevaca.co.ukContact: Caroline FonjockPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: Orchard House, 1 Old Convent Orchard, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk,
IP33 3PQTelephone: 01284 764411Fax: 01284 761177Email: [email protected] of provision: Children`s homeTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: 3 bedded homeAge range on admission: 14-16Specialist services: Emotional and behaviouralGeographical location: Eastern
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At First 4 Care, we will always strive to empower the young people so they know their voice is heard. Sharing and supporting choices and decisions about their lives is how we sustain the confidence of the youngsters, their parents and families. Our small family style homes provide high quality living environments which meet the specific needs of the young people living there.
Our management and care staff are chosen not only for their personal skills and qualifications but for how they deliver their care with genuine humanity.
First 4 Care Ltd
Company Website: www.first4care.org.ukContact: Carol Dodds / Nataline Lunn / Samantha Miller Position: Director (RI) / RM Beeches & The Hollies (NEW) / RM Abbey House &
Liberty HouseAddress: 313 Goodison Boulevard, Cantley, Doncaster, DN4 6TPTelephone: Referrals: 07534 483611 / 07766 122059 (Beeches) 01302 7212654,
(Hollies) 01302 338826, (Abbey House) 01302 844840, (Liberty House) 01302 726154/07766 122059
Fax: 01302 726154Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
/ [email protected] Type of provision: EBD/LD-Complex NeedsGender MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 5Size range of homes: 2-3Age range on admission: 11-18Specialist services: LD Complex NeedsGeographical location: Yorks & Humberside
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Company Website: www.five-rivers.org Contact: Sarah StefanoPosition: Head of Residential ServicesAddress: 47 Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UTTelephone: 0800 389 8708 (24 hours)Email: Referrals: [email protected] Type of provision: Attachment and Trauma-Informed Care.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 9Total number of registered beds: 39 Size range of homes: 1 to 6 Age range on admission: 7 to 12 yrsSpecialist service: Attachment and Trauma-Informed Care.Other Education Provision: 3 Registered DFE schoolsTherapeutic provision: Individual Assessment and Therapy.Registered school: 3 Registered DfE Schools Geographical location: South West, South East, London, Yorks & Humberside
Five Rivers Child Care Ltd
Established in 1989, Five Rivers Child Care is a social enterprise. Children are at the centre of everything we do and our integrated provision covers residential, education, fostering, assessment and therapy.
All of our services are underpinned by our clinical and therapeutic approach. We provide attachment and trauma informed care and education, meaning we are able to provide suitable placements that offer the highest quality care and stability. Our experienced and qualified staff are supported to
work with children to ensure we can prepare them for a successful transition, when they are ready. Our education offer and our fostering arm support planned, well managed step-down care. This continuity is so important for the children and young people we look after.
Our specialist residential services are in the South West, South East, London and Leeds. Our homes range from 1 to 6 beds and we carefully manage the placement of children to ensure the best possible outcomes for them given their early experiences.
We believe in respect, adaptability, integrity, support and excellence. Together, we’re turning children’s lives around.
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Flourish is a family company that is passionate about making a positive change in children and young people’s lives. Our high-quality Children’s Homes provide a stable, caring and holistic environment, enabling all those we support to develop, grow and ultimately flourish.
Our dedicated team have extensive experience in the care sector and we are committed to ensuring we provide the highest quality child-centred care, enabling young people to live happy, healthy and successful lives.
Flourish
Company Website: www.flourishchildservices.co.ukContact: Sam SummersPosition: Head of Children’s Residential ServicesAddress: Kestrel Court, Waterwells Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester GL2 2ATTelephone: 01452 341582Email: [email protected] / [email protected] of provision: Residential Childrens HomesGender Mixed Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 5Age range on admission: 11-17Other services: We have an independent flat attached to our home, which provides
a safe space your young people to prepare for and get used to living independently, whilst still having the full support and safety that a residential Childrens Home provides.
Geographical location: South West
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Footsteps a Path to Change have been established since 2008. Our two registered homes are all set in their own grounds in rural and semi-rural areas.
Footsteps offer therapeutic support to children and young people with complex emotional needs. We are able to offer a wide variety of therapies and support .
Footsteps is registered with ASDAN & AQA and this is delivered by our staff and our Education Co-ordinator at each home, to children and young people who
may have been out of school for some considerable time and who are currently unable to attend school. We are also able to offer mainstream education through our excellent relationships with all local schools and colleges.
All our homes have continually been given “Outstanding and Good” by Ofsted.
Contact: Charlotte DaviesPosition: Responsible Individual / DirectorAddress: Landmark House, Station Road, Cheadle Hulme, SK12 1BRTelephone: 07833 232 891Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic children’s homes Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: 3 beddedAge range on admission: 0 to 18Specialist service: EBDOther education provision: ASDAN & AQA Therapeutic provision: Psychotherapy CBT & Others, members of CTC (the consortium for
therapeutic communities).Geographical location: East and West Midlands, North West
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Frances House cares for young people who display Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. The atmosphere, that we aim to create and uphold in the home, is one of a caring and happy nature. We cater for up to five young people both boys and girls of varying ages up to the age of 18 years.
At Frances House, we believe that each young person needs a sense of routine and consistency in their lives and a caring system of support to encourage, develop and maintain pride, self discipline, self-esteem, confidence and ultimately to feel
trust and respect for themselves and others. To this end, we have a staff team who are committed to working with Young people, to encourage them to express themselves freely and positively and to help aid and assist them to overcome previous traumas in their lives.
Staffing is based on the identified needs of the young people accommodated and will ensure appropriate supervision to meet those needs.
Frances House
Contact: Emma CooperPosition: Registered ManagerAddress: 17-19 Cross Street, Brierfield, Nelson, Lancs, BB9 5PATelephone: 01282 613630Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 5Age range on admission: 11 – 17 yearsSpecialist services: EBDName & Qualifications: Emma Cooper, Level 5 in Leadership and Management Young People, Level
3 in Counselling SkillsGeographical location: North West
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GBA Care Ltd currently has 3 x registered children’s homes. Our current homes can accommodate 11 Young People which can support complex needs, emotional, social and behavioural difficulties. Our homes are situated in Halifax and Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. Our male only setting is in a rural location and our other homes are in more urban residential locations, whilst remaining discreet and private.
GBA Care has a highly skilled, knowledgeable, experienced and motivated care team, ensuring the unique needs of the young people are successfully met. This is evidenced by our Ofsted inspections and external
care audits, which consistently evidence our ‘outstanding’ outcomes for the young people in our care.
We have established successful partnerships with numerous placing authorities and through these links, we create comprehensive and individualised care plans to meet young people’s individual physical, personal, social, psychological/emotional, behavioural, spiritual, communication and health needs. Our professional link with CCATS supports young people with more complex needs.
All referrals and admissions will be considered for; emergency, planned, short breaks and long-
term placements and ultimately progression or immediate admission to our 16+ Supported Pathway programs. Our referrals are discussed with our partnership with CCATS prior to admission.
Each home has a clear established successful link to our own progressive 16+ Supported Pathway Placements program, providing continuity and a clear direction to self-reliance and true independence.
GBA Care can also offer intense support packages within each home’s setting and within the community, ranging from 1:1 to 2:1 if required, providing intense supervision and continuity.
GBA Care Ltd
Company Website: www.gbacare.com Contact: Gemma Birkhead & Jeremy SiddallPosition: DirectorsAddress: GBA Care Ltd, 2nd Floor, Brain Royd Mill, Saddleworth Road, Greetland, Halifax,
West Yorkshire, HX4 8NFCompany No. 075063131Telephone: 01422 311157 or 07447 939264 for 24/7 contact Email: [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected] Type of provision: Emotional, social, behavioural, with HSB issues & CSE risks, multiple complex
needs & learning difficulties. Gender: Mixed and male only Total number of childrens’ homes 3 x children’s homes 3/4 bedded and with transitional 16+and other services: Supported Pathway Placements and outreach services. Total number of registered beds: 11 placements - which include; 4 male only, 8 mixed. Size range of homes: 3 x sites currently, Duke House – mixed, Beeston View – male/rural and
Farwood – mixed offering high / intense support for complex needs. Age range on admission: 10-18 with SSP placements from 16+ until as required. Specialist service: Partnership with the CCATS organisation providing in-house and community
based bespoke services. See website www.gbacare.comName and qualifications: All Care staff qualified or working towards recognised NMS qualifications.
Management CV’s and qualifications available upon request.Registered school: Successful partnerships with local specialist full-time education provisions,
training providers & Virtual School Heads. Other services: Supported Pathway Placements for mixed 16+ young people, we can also offer
CCATS support and therapy. See website www.gbacare.comGeographical location: Yorks & Humberside
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Our charitable Trust provides specialist interventions for young men between the ages of 15 and 20, with a known history of harmful sexual behaviours. Underpinned by over 50 years’ successful provision of therapeutic care, Glebe House offers an emotionally secure and monitored environment, which supports adolescent males who are a risk (emotionally and physically) to themselves, to children, to their families and to the wider community. Residents are referred by local authorities and social services or as directed by the Court.Over a 2 to 3 year placement, Glebe House encourages residents to recognise and effectively reduce the
risks and threats that they face and represent. The aim is to assist them to learn how to maintain socially and legally acceptable standards of behaviour, so that they can resume independent living.Our support process uniquely offers an 18 month transition service, post residency, to those residents who have completed the Therapeutic Programme. This aims to ensure a successful transition back into mainstream society and is one of the reasons we achieve good long-term outcomes and maintain such a cost-effective success rate.We have a genuine, warm atmosphere and offer a sense of security and belonging for residents
that are common in therapeutic communities, but rare inside a standard forensic setting. There is a real sense of belonging, which both residents and staff contribute to and which is based on mutual respect.It is an establishment for young people and inherent to this, is a good humoured acceptance of boisterous vigour. However, this is underpinned by a discipline of purpose. Residents are regularly set rigorous requirements that are matched with the type of high expectations they will have rarely met before.
Friends Therapeutic Community Trust
Company Website: https://www.ftctrust.org.uk/Contact: William GlisterPosition: Referral ManagerAddress: Glebe House, Church Road, Shudy Camps, CB21 4QHTelephone: (01799) 584359Fax: Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s Home - we specialise in providing Residential, Therapeutic and
Educational support for SHB teenage males only.Gender Male OnlyTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 16Size range of homes: 16Age range on admission: 15 -18 yearsSpecialist services: Therapeutic Community - Harmful Sexual BehaviourOther education provision: Glebe House SchoolName & Qualifications: Registered school or other education provision: Independent SchoolTherapeutic provision: Therapeutic Community - Harmful Sexual BehaviourOther services: Outreach Service, Community Based Training, Physical Intervention
TrainingGeographical location: East
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Good Foundations is a residential childcare organisation based in the North West. We specialise in group residential living for young people who have found it difficult to acclimatise to either home or foster care living. We have been successful over the years in providing positive outcomes for young people who may have had several placement breakdowns in both foster care and residential.
Our philosophy is to promote permanence and partnership with children and families and placing authorities. Our holistic approach to the day-to-day care of young
people, enables us to explore and identify the right support for young people, who have often felt excluded from the security and comforts of family life.
Good Foundations Ltd
Company Website: www.goodfoundations.org.uk Contact: Garry JonesPosition: DirectorAddress: Unit 6, Tower Quays, Tower Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside,
CH41 1BPTelephone: 0151 650 2265Fax: 0151 650 2264Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 6Total number of registered beds: 23Size range of homes: 3 - 4 bedsAge range on admission: 8 to 17 yearsTherapeutic provision: Educational Psychologist Other services: Other services Geographical location: North West
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Grace Care is a newly established home which is situated in a quiet suburb just outside the city of Nottingham.
The home accommodates children and young people who have a learning disability. We offer a child-centred and child-led approach, which focuses on meeting individual needs within a structured and nurturing environment.
We believe that every child has
untapped potential and we seek to gently draw this out, through the building of a child’s confidence and self- esteem.
Grace Care Ltd
Contact: Beverley RussellPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: 27 Meadow Close, Nottingham, NG2 3HZTelephone: 07429 029436 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Children’s Home Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: 1 x 3 bedAge range on admission: 0 - 18 years of age Specialist service: Learning disability Other education provision: Registered on-site education provision Geographical location: East Midlands
Grace Care Ltd27 Meadow Close Nottingham NG2 3HZ
Tel: 0115 9866533 Fax: [email protected]
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Contact: Chris MitchellPosition: DirectorAddress: 95 Cragg Road, Halifax, HX7 5FBTelephone: 01422 883672 Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Home Gender: ???Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 2Size range of homes: 2 x 1-bedAge range on admission: 11-17 years of age Specialist service: EBD Other education provision: Geographical location: Y&H????
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Halliwell are a social enterprise and our mission is to enhance the psychological well-being of children in the looked after sector.Our Restorative Parenting® recovery programme delivers psychological recovery to children with high levels of trauma. We aim to achieve recovery in a residential setting within 18-24 months, such that children can make a successful transition to a supported foster placement.Our support package for foster placements from our clinical and practice teams, enables further intensive re-parenting which is concluded with engagement with therapeutic life story support. The
culmination of the programme is for the child to be supported in a low intensity foster placement.Education is provided by our own on-site Ofsted-registered school at each residential setting and transition into mainstream education is typically achieved within twelve months on the programme. Our programme is led by our clinical team, including Psychologists, Child Therapist, retained Psychiatrist, and Practice Director. This team is overseen by Dr Chris Robinson, Clinical Psychologist and author of “Healing Child Trauma Through Restorative Parenting”. The clinical team provide guidance, assessment,
and therapeutic response to the identified needs of each child, as well as consultation and training to enhance the therapeutic environment provided by the practice team.Halliwell also delivers consultancy services and continuous professional development to professionals in the looked after sector. For more information, or if you are interested in receiving consultancy or training, contact us on the details listed above.
Company Website: www.halliwellhomes.co.uk Contact: David Sheffield Position: Head of Management ServicesAddress: Office UF42, Technology House, Lissadel Street, Salford, M6 6APTelephone: 0161 437 9491Email: [email protected] of provision: Specialist Recovery Programme for Looked After Children.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 Residential homes, 4 Onsite Ofsted-Registered Schools Total number of registered beds: 32 Size range of homes: 2x7 bed, 1x8 bed, 1x10 bedAge range on admission: 4-12Specialist service: Restorative Parenting® recovery programme for pre-adolescent children.
Overseen by our CAMHS equivalent clinical team, our programme delivers improved psychological well-being to looked after children.
Registered school: Willow House School, The Woodlands School, The Brambles School, Maple House School.
Therapeutic provision: Halliwell Offer an Intensive Therapeutic Recovery Programme, delivered constantly and consistently through our practice team.
Other services: Education services for looked after children; support packages for children in foster placements; CPD & training for Local Authorities and sector professionals; consultancy services to Local Authorities & other providers; research and publication of academic articles.
Geographical location: North West
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Happy Group Ltd has derived from the Directors having spent years practicing at frontline level and managing outstanding rated Local Authority homes. Collectively, with over 45 years’ of experience, the Directors are now offering a bespoke service to young people that embraces individuality and supports them in achieving their aspirations.
Happy Group is very innovative and unique in its thinking and will persevere in overcoming any barriers opposed to the progress and development of young people in our care.
The organisation is very open, transparent and embraces multi-agency working with other professionals to achieve best outcomes for our young people.
Come and join us and let’s embark on an outstanding journey together.
Happy Group Ltd
Company Website: www.happygroup.ltd Contact: Ranjit Singh BainsPosition: DirectorAddress: West Walk House, 99 Princess Road East, Leicester, LE1 7LFTelephone: 07974 246156Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Emotional and Behavioural DifficultiesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Age range on admission: 8 – 17 years oldOther services: Children’s Homes Consultancy. We also offer consultancy & Regulation 44
work.Geographical location: East Midlands
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Harmony Children’s Services provides high quality, fresh, creative, innovative, and proven successful approaches to working with children & young people with challenging behaviours, attachment and Loss and those in need of a long term stable placement.
Harmony is capable of meeting children’s or young people’s needs aged between 5 and 17 with emotional, social and challenging behaviours, CSE involvement, ASD children and young people & children in need of a safe environment. We can also provide after support with supported Living / Semi Independence provision, if required.
Harmony provides a committed family of fully qualified staff to offer support, guidance, and encouragement to work with and support its residents to overcome and progress from the issues that are affecting them. To allow this, Harmony provided an extended, supportive and caring family/ partnership-orientated environment.
Harmony believes in open and transparent communication from its entire staff, with relevant professionals and parents through full and regular professional reports. All of Harmony’s registered homes & independence training homes provide an extended family feel, through its approach and ethos.
Within this supportive and nurturing environment, children and young people are given the opportunities to thrive and grow as individuals, knowing staff are there to provide help support and guidance to help them achieve their full potential.
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Company Website: www.harmonycs.co.uk Contact: Mark Raw Position: Managing Director Address: 38 Town End, Almondbury, Huddersfield HD5 8NP Telephone: 07702 050 890 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Low occupancy, Long term, High quality Childrens HomeGender: Females and younger malesTotal number of childrens’ homes 3and other services: Total number of registered beds: 8 Size range of homes: 2 x 3 bed homes, 1 x 2 bed homeAge range on admission: 5-17 Specialist service: Therapeutic nurturing environment with long term placements, primarily
working with, Attachment & Loss disorders challenging behaviours, EBD behaviours. Individualised Therapeutic services are available on request from our Therapeutic Support partnerships.
Name and qualifications: Level 3, 4 & 5s Leadership and management. Other education provision: Close and productive relationships with local mainstream, PRU’s &
specialist schools to provide education for all our young people, without exception.
Therapeutic provision: Available on request / as required. Other Services: Supported living services available, on request, with planning for current
young people to progress in a safe environment with adults they trust. Geographical location: Yorkshire & Humberside
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Headstart Residential Care has two children’s homes situated in the East Sussex countryside.
One is two-bedded and one four-bedded. Both offer a therapeutic input.
Company Website: www.headstartcare.co.ukContact: Camilla MeliaPosition: Registered ManagerAddress: Oakfields, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4ANTelephone: 01825 729555 Email: [email protected] of provision: ResidentialGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 2 and other services: Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: 2-4 bedAge range on admission: 7-17 Specialist service: Therapeutic.Name and qualifications: Level 3, 4 & 5s Leadership and management. Other education provision: Headstart SchoolTherapeutic provision: Geographical location: South East
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Headway has a good reputation for providing high quality residential care in England and Wales, caring for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background, culture, religion or ability.
We are flexible, diverse and adaptable and work with Placing Authorities to achieve identified outcomes, in accordance with the wishes of the child, significant others and the placing authority, a bespoke package of care is designed. We adhere to legislation and good practice and the objective of stabilising and reintegrating young people into more realistic living environments such as foster care or family with aftercare and respite support.
Registered Managers are all experienced and qualified and undertake Safer Recruitment training as standard. Deputy Managers undertake QCF5 and support staff are QCF3 qualified. New and unqualified staff follow a thorough 12 week Children’s Workforce induction and basic training programme followed by QCF3. Bespoke therapeutic training and behavioural support plans are delivered monthly via qualified therapists. Our trained tutors offer in-house ASDAN and SWEET education to young people, while appropriate mainstream school and work placements are secured. In-house tuition or independent EBD School available. Registered Duke of Edinburgh Award Centre.
Our homes, in urban and rural settings, are small and homely, offering young people the chance to develop a broad range of independent living skills. The young people play an active role in the development of policies and practice, the interior design of the homes and the recruitment of new staff. Our dedicated Head of Quality oversees the continuous improvement of our care provision with regular inputs from all of our service users.
Company Website: www.headway.uk.com Contact: Tim CorbinPosition: Managing Director Address: PO Box 94, Lydney, GL15 9AQ Telephone: 01291 625 625 Fax: 01291 625 625Email: [email protected] of provision: Small group homesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 6Total number of registered beds: 19 Size range of homes: 2 to 4 beds Age range on admission: Up to 17 years of ageSpecialist service: EBD, emergency planned placements and respite care. Step down service
to provide a smooth transition from residential to family placements.Registered school: Available via 3rd PartiesTherapeutic provision: Independent Therapy provision for assessment on admission and
continuous support. Individual and family therapy Other provision: Young people under curfews/ASBOS/on remand, supervised semi-
independence programme, outreachGeographical location: South West, Wales
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Heath Solo is a specialist provider of Ofsted registered therapeutic intensive solo support services for young people between the ages of 8 and 18.
Based in the North West of England, with national cover, we are an independent sector provider developed specifically to provide:- • An opportunity for young people to ‘be individual’, progress and thrive and have good outcomes. • A normalised family environment. • An individual home, which is new, safe, modern, furnished with style
and in a good location. Creating a ‘great environment to grow.’ • Up to 2:1 support “on tap.” • A clinically led therapeutic support package including clinical assessment, therapeutic care planning and bespoke support for the staff to deliver a therapeutic support plan throughout the length of the placement. • Well trained, highly motivated and well-supervised support staff.
Heath Care Group
Company Website: www.heathcaregroup.co.ukContact: Mark DysonPosition: Group Chief ExecutiveAddress: Suite 1.3, My Buro, 20 Market Street, Altrincham, WA14 1PFTelephone: 03303 308473Fax: Email: [email protected] of provision: Solo HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 12and other services: Total number of registered beds: 12 Size range of homes: 1 Solo OnlyAge range on admission: 8-17 yearsSpecialist services: Therapeutic SoloOther education provision: Name & Qualifications: Registered school or other education provision: Therapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: North East, North West, Yorks & Humberside, West Midlands
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Hexagon Care are a well-established national provider of Children’s Services. Our high quality provision has resulted in us developing partnerships and several long term contracts with a large number of local authorities.We have a proven history of improving outcomes for children and young people with complex needs which is evidenced by the number of our homes that are rated Good or Outstanding, which far exceeds the national average.We offer a wide range of services that include:• Emotional Behavioural, Social
Difficulties homes• Short Break Crisis Intervention
Service• Specialist Therapeutic Services • Child Sexualised Exploitation• Harmful Sexualised Behaviour• Education • Supported Living• Adult Services• Training and development deliveryWe look after some of the most vulnerable young people with a range of presentations and ensure that all of our staff are highly trained, motivated and professional and that continual professional development is central to our work. We expect the same resilience our dedicated staff show, day in day out, to be passed onto the children and young people we
look after, giving them the strength of character to achieve their own positive outcomes.We are currently expanding and developing our therapeutic services and therapy is an integral part of our holistic package of support provided by both the care staff and our partner therapeutic services.Referrals and admissions can be considered for same day, short term and long-term, in accordance with the needs of young people in placement and placement plans.
Hexagon Care
Company Website: www.hexagoncare.com Contact: Simon HammondPosition: Head of ServiceAddress: Tustin Court , Portway, Preston PR2 2YQTelephone: 0333 600 6600Fax: 0333 600 6601Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s, Young people and Adult residential servicesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 29 registered provisions and 11 short-break crisis interventionand other services: placements, 2 independent living solo placements and 2x 3/4 bed adult supported
livingTotal number of registered beds: 145 Size range of homes: 1-7 bedAge range on admission: 8-12 and 12- 18yrsSpecialist services: We have a range of specialisms, including Harmful sexualised behaviours,
Therapeutic Services and EBSD homes, Crisis Intervention, Supported Living, on-site Education and Adult Services
Other education provision: On-site education across 6 sitesName & Qualifications: All Managers & Directors qualified beyond minimum requirements. Information on
requestRegistered school or other education provision: 6 registered residential schoolsTherapeutic provision: Harmful sexualised behaviour homes that are underpinned by an embedded
Therapeutic provision, delivered by Consultant Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Therapist & full time Assistant Psychologists and other EBSD homes providing CBT, Art and Drama therapy.
Geographical location: North West, Yorks & Humberside, West Midlands, Eastern, South West
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Holibrook House & Hopewell School are a unique, contemporary, urban provider of exceptionally high quality care and education for children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD) and young people on the autistic spectrum (ASD). We are also a therapeutic community registered with the Community of Communities (CofC [run by the Royal College of Psychiatrists).
In our homes, we have developed
the infrastructure, expertise and commitment to deliver good outcomes for young people with extensive, complex and enduring needs. This is our passion and remains at the forefront of our values and priorities. Our track record speaks for itself, our homes are all currently graded ‘good’ by Ofsted.
Hopewell Special school follows a unique curriculum that allows the holistic development of children and young people, including those on the autistic spectrum of disorders and moderate learning
difficulties.
The schools are DfE registered (ages 5 - 19).
Contact: Yvonne MillerPosition: Service ManagerAddress: Jhumat House, 160 London Road, Barking, IG1 18BTelephone: 020 8297 0339Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 5 (3 children’s homes, 2 semi-independent provisions), 1 schoolTotal number of registered beds: 19Age range on admission: 11-18Specialist service: Young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and
challenging behaviourRegistered school: Hopewell School: all placements are available within DfE registered
educational provisionTherapeutic provision: In-house play and drama therapistGeographical location: London
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At Hollybank, we provide teaching, residential care and a variety of therapies to meet the needs of children and adults with multiple and profound disabilities. Our state-of-the-art main site is at Mirfield in West Yorkshire, along with 3 adult homes in West and South Yorkshire. Our highly skilled and qualified staff team focus on ability, not disability, providing a variety of therapies, nursing support, personalised learning experiences and a place to call home. Hollybank is open 52 weeks of the year and is therefore responsive and flexible, providing quality of life, at any stage of life; • Little Pips is our family support
service for families with children aged 0-5.• Hollybank School is a day school providing personalised learning for children from 5-19.• Orchard Court is our purpose-built children`s home which is home for some of our school pupils and also provides short breaks for children from a wide range of geographical locations.• Additional support is provided by our physios, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists and nurses as well as external GPs and consultants.• Facilities include access to Assistive Technology, Hydrotherapy,
Rebound, sensory rooms and our spacious, adapted gardens and grounds.• The Elms is a social hub providing access to activities for children and adults at Hollybank, as well as the wider community.• Hollybank also has 8 adult care homes.For further information please contact Helen Townley on 01924 483926 or [email protected]
Hollybank Trust
Company Website: www.hollybanktrust.comContact: Kath EastwoodPosition: Head of Direct ServicesAddress: Far Common Road, Mirfield, Wakefield, WF14 0DQTelephone: 01924 490833Fax: 01924 491464Email: [email protected] of provision: Education, residential (children and adults), short breaks, adult day
activities – complex disabilities.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: One children`s home and one school Total number of registered beds: 7 for children – 89 for adults.Size range of homes: Children’s home is 15 beds over two floors and the adults homes range in
size from 6 beds to 18 bedsAge range on admission: Birth upwardsSpecialist services: PMLD Registered and Nursing provisionRegistered school or other education provision: Hollybank SchoolTherapeutic provision: In-house Therapy team of Physiotherapists, Speech and Language
Therapists and Occupational TherapistsOther services: Day provision for adultsGeographical location: Yorks & Humberside
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A welcoming environment is provided by Holme Farm, which is a large home set in a semi-rural two-acre site on the edge of the beautiful Cleveland hills.
Our aims and principles at Holme Farm are to provide a high standard of accommodation and care for children and young people, within a culture that promotes their rights, provides nurture and where their safety and wellbeing is enhanced, in a setting that highlights therapeutic care, education enjoyment, achievement and hope.
Holme Farm provides a 52-week
residential service over the medium to long-term for children and young people between the ages of 11 years and 18 years of age, of both genders. It provides 24-hour care, in which the identified needs of each child or young person will be met.
Holme Farm Residential Village
Company Website: www.holme-farm.co.ukContact: Julie CowenPosition: Operations DirectorAddress: Holme Farm Residential Children Home, Stainton Way, Stainton,
Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS8 9DFTelephone: 01642 595362Email: [email protected] of provision: Holme Farm provides accommodation to young persons aged 11 to 18.
We offer care and support for children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties (EBD) which may also include mental health disorders.
Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 8Age range on admission: 11 to 18
Registered school or other The school provides education for up to 8 students and is aeducation provision: registered examination centre with boards Edexcel and OCR,
allowing formal examinations to take place on site.Therapeutic provision: Any therapeutic interventions recommended will be assessment directed
and based on a psychologically informed understanding of the child or young person’s current difficulties, functioning, needs and risks, and their developmental ability and maturity.
Geographical location: North East
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Holywell Children’s Services is an outcomes-focused service based in the North West of England.
Each child receives person-centred care and support in a nurturing environment, where children are encouraged to express their feelings, wishes and aspirations.
As an investor in people, Holywell’s training team provides induction, refresher and client-focused learning opportunities.
Holywell Children’s Services Ltd
Company Website: www.holywell.careContact: Sabe ConnorPosition: DirectorAddress: Holywell Care Group, 293 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 5XE Telephone: 01772 930323Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 (children’s Home)Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: Four-bedded semi-detached homeAge range on admission: 11-17Specialist Service: Learning Disabilities, social, emotional behavioural difficulties (EBD) and/
or special educational needs (SEN) Therapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: North West
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Homes 2 Inspire provide care and support programmes to over 90 young people across the country. We specialise in working with children up to the age of 18, who may also require enhanced levels of care. We were established in 1999, to deliver services within Residential Children’s Homes.
Through this experience, we have developed a range of specialisms in working with and for young people, requiring support and care, delivered by highly experienced and qualified staff teams.
Homes 2 Inspire feel our dedication
to delivering exceptional services and achieving effective outcomes for young people is unrivalled and we continue to receive external recognition through Ofsted and validated by external awards. We evidence how this dedication is reverberated and practiced throughout the organisation and amongst all our employees.
Homes 2 Inspire are market leaders in providing these services and continue to achieve preferred provider status with a number of Local Authorities across our service line.
Homes 2 Inspire Ltd
Company Website: www.homes2inspire.co.ukContact: Paul Cook / Mark GilliganPosition: Managing Director / Referral ManagerAddress: Valiant Office Suites, Lumonics House, Valley Drive, Swift Valley, Rugby,
CV21 1TQTelephone: 07841 966439Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomesTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 21Total number of registered beds: 95Size range of homes: 1 - 6 BedsAge range on admission: 10 to 17 yearsTherapeutic provision: We provide a therapeutic approach within all our homes. Geographical location: East Midlands, West Midlands, South West
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Homes for Support is registered to care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities. We currently have one home registered however plan to expand in the North West.
We offer a completely individualised approach to care and work closely with families, social workers and all other people significant to the lives of the young people we care for.
All of our properties are furnished to the highest standards and are comfortable and welcoming.
We invest heavily in staff training to ensure that young people receive the very best care by those who are dedicated to achieving the best.
It is our aim for all young people to achieve the highest possible outcomes. This is done by giving young people a sense of belonging at home and building a secure base where trusting relationships are formed.
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Homes for Support
Company Website: www.homesforsupport.co.ukContact: Peter RowlinsonPosition: Managing Director / Responsible IndividualAddress: Suites 6 & 7, Queen Street Trading Estate, 132 Queen Street, Crewe,
Cheshire, CW1 4AUTelephone: 01270 588622Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: 6 bedAge range on admission: 8 -17 yearsGeographical location: North West
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Osbourne House is a children’s home that can look after up to 4 children at a time with the possibility of an additional respite opportunity. We have an open age range that would normally be from age 4 years up to 16 years of age. Each child would be accepted upon their needs and our ability to meet those needs, taking into account the needs of all the children being cared for us at any one time.
We run a warm nurturing home that is in a safe environment and doesn’t stand out from the residential area around it. Children are looked after by caring, well
trained staff which will treat each child as an important individual.
Homescope
Company Website: www.homescope.co.ukContact: Patricia NeilPosition: DirectorAddress: Alexandra Business Park, Lakeside, Prescot Road, St Helens,
WA10 3TPTelephone: 01744 612020Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s HomeTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 4Age range on admission: 4 -16Geographical location: North West
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Hopscotch Care has been operating for 8 years and operates three four-bed homes and a single occupancy annex catering for 12-18 year old boys and girls, located in Carlisle, Carnforth and Morecambe.Registered for EBD young people, each home has the capacity and experience to work with young people with more complex needs and to this end, the company employs a psychologist who works with all the young people on a regular basis, visiting all the homes and working with staff to ensure young people obtain the support they need to make progress.
The Berri analytical programme provides good evidence to support the therapeutic plans put together for each resident.The company makes every effort to ensure the young people are engaged in comprehensive education programmes, whether that is in mainstream schooling or one to one tutoring. We also ensure that young people are receiving the support they need from professionals and agencies, particularly when they are reaching the age where transition to independent living is considered.With our own training venues and qualified staff trainers in Team Teach, Social Pedagogy, CSE, we have a motivated and well trained workforce, who use the Clearcare software
programme to aid in report writing and evidencing progress and activities. Based in the northwest there are excellent opportunities for young people to experience a wide range of outdoor activities which they are encouraged to participate in.
Company website: www.hopscotch-care.orgContact: Richard Witt Position: Director and RIAddress: 19 Lancaster Road, Carnforth, Lancashire, LA5 9LD Telephone: Carnforth 01524 727695 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Children’s Home Gender: Mixed Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4Total number of registered beds: 13Size range of homes: 1-4 bedsAge range on admission: 12- 17 yearsSpecialist Service: Therapeutic support with own psychologist.Therapeutic provision: We have our own psychologist, who works with young people and staff
using the Berri analytical programme.Other Services: Other servicesGeographical location: North West
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Horizon Care is an established provider of clinically supported placements based on the principles of normalisation and inclusion, in 2, 3 and 4 bedded Children’s homes and our registered independent schools.
We also care for children and young people, who are behaviourally challenging and emotionally vulnerable who experience:
• attachment problems
• self-harm
• anger control problems
• substance misuse
• eating disorders
• sexualised behaviour
• depression
Our approach focuses not only on behaviour change but also on successful behaviour management by professionally supported staff, trained to understand the psychological reasons for a young person’s behaviour and implement suitable interventions.
Company Website: www.horizoncare.co.uk Contact: Richard Jones / Julie DradyPosition: Managing Director - Residential Services / Head of Business DevelopmentAddress: Venture House, 12 Prospect Park, Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire,
WS11 0LGTelephone: General Enquiries: 01543 570304 Referrals: 01543 460200Fax: 01543 572339 Email: [email protected] / [email protected] of provision: 2, 3 & 4 bed Children’s Homes, Independent SchoolsGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 47 Children’s Homes, 6 Independent SchoolsTotal number of registered beds: 100+ (Children’s Homes), 200+ (Schools)Size range of homes: 2, 3 & 4 bedAge range on admission: 7 - 17Specialist service: EBD and LD Registered school: Schools in Staffordshire, Rochdale, Loughborough and Deal.Therapeutic provision: In-house Therapeutic services led by Director of Clinical ServicesGeographical location: North West, Yorks & Humberside, East Midlands, West Midlands, South
East.
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Howard House Children’s Home and School is registered with OFSTED to accommodate up to eight young people of either gender, between the ages of 10 and 17.Surrounded by farmland and set within three acres of private grounds, Howard House is a large stone built detached building. Externally, the grounds include a play area for the young people that includes a five side pitch, a large vegetable patch, manicured gardens, lawns and an orchard.The purpose of the home is to provide a holistic, nurturing and caring environment to meet the emotional, physical, psychological and social needs of young people.
Individually tailored care plans are implemented, in order to help young people address their needs which can include the therapeutic input of a clinical psychologist. The children placed with us will be deemed to have a range of social, emotional and mental health difficulties.Although we believe that, wherever possible, children and young people benefit from living within a family, we recognise that this is not always possible and that living in a residential home can be an appropriate alternative for some young people.Howard House Care also offers a small provision registered for
up to two young people named “Tile Sheds”, set in the beautiful scenic area of Northumberland’s National Park near Thropton. Core educational provision is provided by Howard House School, as part of a personalised education plan which can include outdoor pursuits.
Howard House Care Ltd
Company Website: www.howardhousecare.comContact: Phil TobyPosition: Registered ManagerAddress: Howard House Children’s HomeTelephone: 01670 820320Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential with education if required.Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 10Size range of homes: 8 and 2Age range on admission: 11-17Specialist services: SEMHRegistered school or other education provision: Yes 929/6046Geographical location: North East
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IDEM Living Ltd
Company website: www.idemliving.orgContact: Andrew PalmerPosition: Director of Children’s ServicesAddress: Newlands Hey School, 1a Huyton Road, Liverpool, L36 5SETelephone: 01514 809000/07753 330963Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Homes, School, Transitional ServicesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 6 Total number of registered beds: 13 Size range of homes: 2 or 3 bedsAge range on admission: 0 - 18Specialist services: Autism, Complex Behaviours, Learning Disabilities (North West),
Child Sexual Exploitation, Self-Harm, Mental Health, Sexually Harmful Behaviour
Other education provision: Newlands Hey School – for Children with AutismName & Qualifications: Gill Hughes - PG Dip in Educational Psychology, MA, PGCERegistered school or other Autism, Learning Disability, Complex Behavioureducation provision: Therapeutic provision: At IDEM we use the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approach in all our
services. Our staff teams are introduced to PBS within their induction and receive ongoing clinical supervision to ensure the PBS approach is fluid within our services.
Other services: Supported LivingGeographical location: North West, South West
IDEM Living has developed a reputation for the creative development of bespoke packages of care for young people, who are experiencing challenges in their lives and presenting with behaviour that requires a safe, consistent yet creative supportive approach, which promotes self-identity and change.
We have 2 specialist homes working with vulnerable young people, who have Autism and require highly specialised support. These homes are based in Liverpool. Alongside this home, we work closely with carers and associated professionals towards transition,
supported living and the promotion of independence. We have three further homes based near the market town of Taunton and semi-Rural East Devon. These homes provide up to two beds each, working with young people who have specialist needs relating to CSE, Mental Health & Wellbeing, as well as other associated complex behavioural needs.
We have developed a reputation for working with sexually vulnerable and exploited young women, creating both an environment for change and an outcomes-based service. We have blended the PBS
approach within these services to ensure we provide a consistent outcome focussed therapeutic approach to each young person.
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Ingleside Children’s Home can look after up to 7 children at any time. We take children from age 9 years up to 18 years of age. Each child is accepted upon their needs and our ability to meet those needs, whilst taking into account the needs of all the children currently in placement.
We are a warm nurturing home that is in a safe environment close to many schools, parks with lots of places to visit nearby.
We pride ourselves on providing a high quality of care with consistent routines, in a family like environment. In order to do this,
the young people are at the centre of the decision-making to ensure they reach their potential.
We firmly believe in a clear matching process which forms the basis of our care planning and risk assessment process. Training is geared to matching the needs of the young people to ensure we work within our statements of purpose. Young people are given the opportunity to pursue their own interests with the support from staff. The young people are valued and listened to and have weekly key worker sessions. The young people are able to decorate their rooms of
their own choice and are given the opportunity to voice their views in the running of the home through young people’s meetings and 1-1 sessions with their allocated key worker.
Ingleside Children’s Home Ltd
Company Website: www.ingleside.co.ukContact: Mohsin KabaPosition: Responsible Individual and DirectorAddress: 92 Mayfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0BFTelephone: 0208 657 4947Email: [email protected] of provision: ResidentialTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 7Age range on admission: 9 to 18 year oldSpecialist services: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, mild learning disability and
challenging behaviourOther education provision: Private tutorsRegistered school or other education provision: NoTherapeutic provision: YesOther services: Therapeutic services, play therapist, outside tutors, work with dieticians,
CAHMS and other specialist consultants. Semi Independence Training.Geographical location: London
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In Safe hands is a small residential company based in Armthorpe, which is situated on the outskirts of Doncaster South Yorkshire. The home can house up to three children/young people aged from 0-19 years old at one time.
The main aim of the service is to work with children & young people with the long-term plan they can either transition into a foster family placement, return to their family of origin or onto independence/ supported living accommodation, after having experienced a sustained period of stability.
Our overall aim is to provide a safe, warm, nurturing, therapeutic and empowering environment for young people to begin to form more secure and healthy attachments.
In Safe Hands Care Ltd
Contact: Terry CarrPosition: Registered Manager/ProviderAddress: Doncaster, DN3 3UBTelephone: 07976 373960Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s registered careGender: MaleTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: 3-bedAge range on admission: Up to 19yrsName & Qualifications: Terry Carr Acorn House’ Registered Manager – Qualifications up to Level 5
(see details below)Therapeutic provision: We work in a very therapeutic manner & work very closely with other
professionals. Geographical location: Yorks & Humberside
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Our aim is to provide an individualised placement for Young People with complex needs who may have experienced trauma, neglect, or abuse, and we understand that surviving this harm often affects both their internal and external worlds. These children may suffer from mental health problems, attachment difficulties, have ADHD, verbal or physical aggression, bullying, offending behaviour, absconding or disengaging with the service, self-harm, destruction of property and other challenging, emotional, behavioural and social difficulties, or present sexualised behaviour.
We also accept young people who may have additional diagnoses of mild or moderate learning disabilities, where it is assessed that they would benefit from the therapeutic support and positive behaviour support approach that Inspirations offer.
We recognise that these young people may require additional support and specialist interventions in order to achieve their full potential. Our staff team is committed to ensuring that these are provided, and as such, have access to specialist consultants for training and supervision.
Inspirations have had experience of working with all these behaviours and have a skilled staff team with experience in managing these behaviours. Young people’s care plans will detail how they are supported in relation to their own individual social, emotional, and behavioural needs, including specific strategies to support young people to understand and take responsibility for their own behaviours.
Inspirations Leicestershire Ltd
Company Website: www.inspirations-oadby.co.ukContact: Parminder BasraPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: Oadby, LeicestershireTelephone: 07753 109446Email: [email protected] of provision: Emotional and Behavioural DifficultiesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3Total number of registered beds: 10Size range of homes: 2 x 3 bedded and 1 x 4 beddedAge range on admission: 6 to 18 yearsSpecialist services: Specialist in Asylum seekers and sexualised behavioursOther Education Provision: No - but a good relationship with local education provision.Name & Qualifications: All staff possess or are under-taking required Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications to work with Residential childcare.Therapeutic Provision: Yes, in-house consultant.Geographical location: East Midlands
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Inspire Care is a provider of small registered children’s home situated in Staffordshire and has 3 homes each registered for one to three young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties (EBD).
We provide an inspirational care provision in order to raise the aspirations of vulnerable and socially excluded children. We have a commitment to service-user involvement, empowerment, and development to help children achieve their full potential. Through our ethos of communities, rights and inclusion, we ensure each child is valued, listened to and their needs met.
We aim to provide stability and respite to allow young people to
reflect on their difficulties and make future plans, based on a comprehensive assessment of their social, emotional/behavioural, physical and educational needs and by providing a dynamic care plan to support realistic outcomes.
Our principal objective is to provide a quality of life that is as close to a family environment as can be achieved, using a good parenting approach, alongside praise and reward ensuring consistent boundaries and achievable outcomes.
Staff work a 24-hour shift which allows for consistency and continuity for young people. Our staff team are experienced, committed and aspirational
individuals, who provide a non-judgemental approach and have all either gained their QCF Level 3 or are working towards their QCF Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare.
The team receive regular training and supervision, an assigned clinician also supports them.
The homes have 2 assigned single point of contact police officers, enhancing our safeguarding process.
Inspire Care
Company Website: www.inspirecare.co.ukContact: Yaser Mir / Caroline Sanderson Position: Director / Senior Registered Manager Address: Office: 263 Nottingham Road, Nottingham, NG7 7DATelephone: 07510 857563 / 07488 363328 / 01782 436825Email: [email protected]
[email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Residential CareGender: Mixed Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Total number of registered beds: 5Size range of homes: 1-3 beddedAge range on admission: 8-17Specialist services: EBDOther education provision: Good links with local mainstream schools, colleges and pupil referral
homesName & Qualifications: All Managers & Directors qualified beyond minimum requirements.
Information available on request.Therapeutic provision: Psychology Services Other services: Specialist drug and alcohol interventions. Intensive gang and youth
violence interventions. Good links with sports activity based clubs including football, cricket, boxing and martial arts.
Geographical location: West Midlands
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Inspire has established itself as a quality provider of specialist residential care and support for young people within the North West. We have worked in partnership with a range of professionals and Local Authorities to provide flexible care packages to facilitate the care of young people in a dignified and respectful manner which is the cornerstone of our service delivery.
Our single / dual placements are OFSTED approved and provide a warm, comfortable and stable environment essential for young people aged 8-18 years. Our homes are staffed with experienced social care professionals - all equipped
with the skills necessary to ensure that young people can flourish in our care.
Our principles are primarily based upon ensuring the utmost welfare of the young person through strong and effective partnership with those involved in their care and through the development of a ‘Culture of Awareness,’ which is embodied within our policies and practice in order to prevent all forms of harm and exploitation.
We believe in promoting Individuality, diversity and ensure difference is valued and celebrated. We are committed to equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice and this is incorporated
into all elements of the service. We foster self-esteem, independence and resilience to assist personal growth and development.
We respect the right for confidentiality within the context of ensuring young people’s protection from all forms of harm. We are committed to the professional development of our workforce through utilising empirical research and evidence based practice.
Company Website: www.inspirecs.orgContact: Paul KeoghPosition: Principal DirectorAddress: Ground Floor, 121 Church St, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 1AJTelephone: 01744 661201 Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 11Total number of beds: 20Age range on admission: 8-17Specialist service: Solo/DualName and qualifications: Paul Keogh DIPSW & DIP/EDRegistered school: Yes - 10 Placements (Inspire Training & Education Services- The Parks
School - reg no: 359/6000) Therapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: North West
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We provide homes that actively nurture and cares for young people, affording them the same rights and opportunities as enjoyed by those not “living in care”, to enable them to reach their full potential and grow to become responsible adults.
Our services provide excellent residential care & education for children and young people. Our staff group are versatile, competent, dynamic, dedicated and professional.
We view residential care not as a last resort, but as a valuable option in its own right for some young people, who have had painful experiences of family life.
We are able to provide stable, effective placements for young
people, including those with very challenging behaviours – providing them with a safe, caring community in which they can thrive and learn to build positive relationships.
We offer placements to Children & Young People:-
In need of emergency or respite care together, who require short, medium or long-term placement option, of either gender.
Between the ages of 9 & 17 years, who exhibit challenging/mild to moderate offending behaviour.
Exhibiting sexualised behaviour, with moderate to severe learning difficulties, who are experiencing crisis in their lives, including those with turbulent and traumatic pasts.
Who have been victims of physical, emotional or sexual abuse and neglect, from diverse racial, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Having difficulties conforming to boundaries and expectations, which places them at risk of social exclusion, who are asylum seekers,wWho need to be placed together as part of a sibling group, have difficulties engaging in structured education, including those with a Statement of educational needs.
With a history of failed placements and with history of mental health problems.
Jamores Limited
Company Website: www.jamores.co.ukContact: James AdebayoPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: Jamores Ltd, Thames Innovation Centre, 2 Veridion Way, Erith, DA18 4ALTelephone: 0208 3110090Email: [email protected] of provision: EBD & Learning DisabilityGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 Total number of registered beds: 13Size range of homes: 3-4 bedAge range on admission: 9- 17yrsSpecialist Service: EBD & Mental HealthOther Education Provision: Link with external agencies providing education.Therapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: South East, London
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Specialising in working with the most vulnerable and challenging children, we are dedicated to providing a happy, safe and secure environment for our young people to develop and grow.
With clearly defined boundaries set out for the children in a nurturing manner, our staff team is committed to working with the unconscious processes taking place within this child group, secure in the knowledge they have the capacity to contain the powerful emotions which can lead to a child’s challenging behaviour.
The staff team at the home possess a shared, natural understanding of the residential task. The importance of children needing to regress and giving the opportunity for them to receive basic primary experiences is at the heart of the work we do. Our hope is the work we do will enable the children to recover from their past negative experiences and hopefully move on from us, whether to family placements or independence with a feeling of being genuinely cared for and thought about.
While we recognise that for many children, growing up in a family environment is the best outcome, we also recognise that for some children this is not possible and in this respect, long-term residential care is a preferred option. The foundation of our work is based on social learning, in which we believe children re-learn appropriate behaviour through positive role modelling.
We offer 52 week care placements primarily for children between the ages of 8 and 18 years.
J & R Care Ltd
Company Website: www.jandrcareltd.co.ukContact: Jane ParishPosition: Managing DirectorAddress: Ash House South, Centre Road, New Ash Green, Longfield,
Kent, DA3 8JFTelephone: 01474 871999 / 07736 774491Fax: 01474 879123Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s home and school Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 1and other services: Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: 6Age range on admission: 8 to 18 Years OldSpecialist services: Therapeutic EBDOther education provision: Fully registered and Ofsted Inspected private school on site.Name & Qualifications: Qualifications: GCSE, Asdan, B-Tec, Jamie Oliver Cooking B-Tec and Functional
Skills Maths and EnglishRegistered school or Other The Annex Schooleducation provision:Other services: One to One, Psychotherapy assessments and sessions, Family work,
Independent living programTherapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: South East
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Addison House is a residential Children’s home based in the London Borough of Enfield. It is a service for 4 young people aged between 8 and 17 years old with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties.
We take emergency placements and offer respite care. Kattz Care Services also provide outreach services to support young people who will be resident or through rehabilitation, or when moving on into semi-independence.
Owned and managed by a qualified social worker, Kattz Care Services offer a holistic approach
to the delivery of services for our young people. By incorporating a therapeutic and multi-disciplinary approach into care planning, with contribution from the young person; we ensure that their needs are identified and the appropriate tailored support is in place to ensure the desired outcome for every young person.
Kattz Care Services
Company Website: www.kattzcc.co.ukContact: Kofo IbitoyePosition: Registered ManagerAddress: Addison House, 75 Addison Road, Enfield, EN3 5JXTelephone: 02082 161292 or 07834 559336Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Provision for children with Emotional Behavioural Difficulties
(EBD) aged between 8 years and 17 years old.Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 4Size range of homes: Double roomsAge range on admission: 8-17 yearsSpecialist services: EBD and Therapeutic careTherapeutic provision: YesOther services: Outreach, care in the communityGeographical location: London
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The Kedleston Group works in partnership with families, children and young people to create good outcomes for those who have had a challenging start to life. With a range of Childrens Homes, schools and residential services across England, children and young people are helped to gain the confidence they need to achieve and enjoy life.
Kedleston children’s homes provide safe, caring and homely environments where the emotional, physical and social needs of children and young people are met and where they are supported to attend external education provisions.
Within the homes, staff support and mentor the children and young people to learn skills for life and independence, in readiness for them to move along their chosen path.
Kedleston Group
Company Website: www.kedlestongroup.comContact: Anna MurphyPosition: Strategic Partnerships DirectorAddress: Unit 8 Brook Business Centre, Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge, UB8 2FXTelephone: 02038233033Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomesTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Children’s Homes, 3 Residential Schools & day SchoolsTotal number of registered beds: 9Size range of homes: Wood Grove (4-bed), Heysham House (5-bed)Age range on admission: Wood Grove (11-18 years), Heysham House (12-17 years)Specialist services: SEMH, ASC, CSEOther Education Provision: Heysham House young people can access education via Wings School,
Cumbria and can access a range of local education facilities, schools and colleges. Wood Grove Children’s home access a range of local education facilities, schools and colleges in the local area.
Registered School or Other Heysham House is linked to Wings School Cumbriaeducation provision:Therapeutic provision: Clinical & Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, SALT, Play &
Art TherapyGeographical location: North West, Yorks & Humbs, E Mids, W Mids, South West, London
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“Our goal is to provide a safe environment, where young people feel cared for, listened to and enabled to fulfil their true potential.
We believe this is possible through providing a homely environment, a skilled and well supported staff team and ensuring that all relevant adults in the child’s life are fully involved in all aspects.
We currently have one home in the Berkshire area providing care for children aged 8-17.”
Kennet Care
Company Website: www.kennetcare.co.ukContact: Raj KelairPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: Stan Colaco & Co Atlantic House, Imperial Way, Reading, RG2 0TDTelephone: 07958 299958Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s homeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 4Age range on admission: 10-17Specialist Services: Emotional Behaviour DifficultiesTherapeutic provision: External agencies used.Geographical location: South East
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We are proud to say that all of our Homes, are rated as OUTSTANDING.
After a long wait, our new home had it’s first Ofsted Inspection gaining Outstanding in all areas. It is a fabulous addition, being a really spacious family home with a definite WOW factor and the added benefit of a Games Room!
All our Homes are lovely, with a comfortable family feeling about them. However, it is the people living within the Homes and the wonderful staff team that support and encourage them, that make the Homes so special. We carefully select
both young people and staff.
We involve the young people in the interview process, as we know that the right dynamic is crucial to success! Also careful consideration is given to matching the young people. It is, after all, the young person’s home and they should be comfortable with both other young people and those who care for them.
Our tailor-made support packages ensure that our young people get the very best out of the time they are in our care, which is, after all, no less than they deserve.
Company Website: www.keswickcare.co.uk Contact: Gemma Spinks / Jo JosephPosition: Director / Registered ManagerAddress: Keswick Care, 150 Barnsley Road, Hemsworth, WF9 4PQ Telephone: 01226 381590 / 07514 286288 / 01977 616616 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Home Gender: Mixed Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Total number of registered beds: 7 Size range of homes: 2x3 bed, 1x1 bed plus baby Age range on admission: 11 to 18 plus baby Specialist service: Yes Other services: Other services: Geographical location: Yorks & Humberside
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Keys Group is the foremost provider of specialist therapeutic, psychologically informed residential and education services for children with complex needs in the UK.
Specialist Residential Services – over 80 children’s homes addressing Sexual exploitation, Sexually Harmful behaviour, Substance abuse, Offending, Eating Disorders.
Keys Education - over 20 educationally orientated children’s homes, Residential Schools, Independent Day Schools and Vocational services.
Active8/Crisis Care - provides intensive short-term emergency
services, using outdoor activities as a medium for engaging with children, improving self-esteem and helping plan effectively.
Keys Residential Family Assessment - Crown House in Malvern provides high quality residential assessment programmes for families and formal reports for Court Proceedings.
Keys 16 Plus – accommodation and contracted support for young people aged 16+ helping transition to living independently.
Keys Group have been awarded on-going “block” contracts with Shropshire, Calderdale,
Highland Council (Scotland) HSE (Dublin), Telford, Vale of Glamorgan, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire, Milton Keynes, Reading and Bracknell Forest.
Company Website: www.keyschildcare.co.uk Contact: Julie HamiltonPosition: DirectorAddress: Maybrook House, 2nd Floor, Queensway, Halesowen, West Mids,
B63 4AHTelephone: Referrals: 07918 716310 or 03301 340056 Email: [email protected] of provision: RangeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 103Total number of registered beds: 360 Size range of homes: 2-6 Age range on admission: 5- 17 Specialist services: Psychologically Informed Care planning and Intervention (PICI) care
pathways. Registered school: 20+ registered schools across the UK Other education provision: Vocational Provision Therapeutic provision: Keys Therapists operating from Specialist Therapy Centre and network of
Keys Psychologists, supporting PICI practice in homes. Other services: Active8 Emergency Specialist Education, Residential Family Assessment,
16+ Support/Accommodation and fostering.Geographical location: All regions
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Every child, young person or adult is entitled to develop in an environment which is conducive to learning, and living a life like anyone else would expect. This environment should reflect the principles and outcomes of being healthy, staying safe, enjoying and achieving, making a positive contribution and achieving economic well-being.
Kisimul Group offers children and young people, who have learning difficulties, the opportunity to interact, communicate and participate in everyday life as fully as possible. Kisimul’s children and
young people should feel secure, enjoy learning and be rewarded for effort. We provide the expertise, support, learning and tools for them to manage and control their own life-style and behaviour.
This philosophy is realised by relating to each child and young person in a positive way and by meeting all aspects of their needs through the integration of school, home, leisure activities and involvement in the wider community.
Kisimul Group is committed to the view that all people are entitled
to equality of opportunity. This view is upheld regardless of ability or disability, gender, chosen gender, age, status, religion, belief, nationality, ethnic origins or sexual orientation.
Kisimul Group’s commitment to this statement will be embodied in both employment practices and all aspects concerned with the care and education of its children and young people.
Kisimul Group Ltd
Company Website: www.kisimul.co.ukContact: Donna Varley-TurnerPosition: Chief Operating OfficerAddress: Old Vicarage, 61 High Street, Swinderby, Lincoln, LN6 9LUTelephone: 01522 868279Fax: 01522 866000Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s Homes with educationTotal number of childrens’ homes 5 children’s homes, 4 with on-site registered schools, 27 adult and and other services: homes including supported livingGender: MixedTotal number of registered beds: 246 registered beds for children, 140 registered beds for adultsSize range of homes: Each registration provides several home environments ranging in different
sizes from 4 beds to 38 bedsAge range on admission: 7 to 19Specialist services: 4 children’s homes specialise in SLD, the fourth home specialises in ASD
with complex needs. The adult homes specialise in both SLD and ASDOther education provision: Post 16, ASDAN, DoERegistered school or other education provision: 4Therapeutic provision: Full and part time AEP’s and SaLT, Equine Therapy, OTGeographical location: North West, East Midlands, Eastern, South East , West Midlands &
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Kites Children’s Services provides outstanding residential care facilities for boys aged 12-17, whose sexual development difficulties may lead to sexually harmful behaviour.
Our service provides residential care for sexually harmful behaviour and we currently have two residential homes situated in urban areas in Westcliff on Sea, Essex.
Our homes provide a positive and co-operative environment for boys who are not ready to benefit from a foster placement – usually because they have been responsible for several instances of sexually harmful behaviour and they need high levels
of supervision and intervention.
We aim to help our young people develop into caring young adults with the attitudes, skills and outlook to make a positive and continued contribution to society. We do this by:-
• Treating each young person as an individual – and viewing their behaviour in the context of their life experience.
• Creating a non-condemning environment – in which openness and honesty are valued.
• Introducing young people to activities, hobbies and social
situations – while respecting the personal space and surroundings of others.
• Maintaining clear boundaries, communication and expectations – providing the stability young people need to develop trust.
• Involving young people in plans, ideas and decision-making that affect their daily lives – allowing them to develop independence and leadership.
Company website: www.kitescs.comContact: Elaine BeckPosition: Residential ManagerAddress: Suite1, Chalkwell Lawns, 648 - 656 London Road, Westcliff on Sea, Essex,
SS0 9HRTelephone: 01702 348396Fax: 01702 332391Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential and Educational provision for adolescent males who sexually
harm.Gender: Male onlyTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 10Age range on admission: 12 - 17 yearsSpecialist service: Adolescent males with sexually harmful behaviour.Name and qualifications: All staff and management are professionally or vocationally qualified.Registered school: 10 pupil school specialising in full range of academic and vocational
qualifications.Therapeutic provision: Integrated approach utilising individual, group and environmental
therapeutic interventions.Geographical location: South East
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Leeward Care Ltd is based on the Isle of Wight comprising two separate homes; Leeward House and Cottage. We believe in offering our young people a safe, supporting, nurturing and therapeutic environment, where they can build purposeful relationships with the staff team. We aim to make their stay a positive one, where they can learn new skills and undertake new experiences, as well as broaden their horizons and achieve.
Our highly experienced team offer support, advice and encouragement in order to assist the young people to manage emotions, anxieties and experiences, with a focus on developing self-esteem and self-confidence. Structure is provided through daily living routines, activities and 1:1 time with key workers.
Leeward Care Ltd
Contact: Sharon Ashton / Lisa BurgessPosition: Registered Manager / Deputy ManagerAddress: Leeward Care Ltd, Leeward House, The Broadway, Totland Bay,
Isle of Wight, PO39 0BLTelephone: 01983 752333Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s home – Emotional Behavioural DifficultiesTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 4Age range on admission: Birth to 18Geographical location: South East, South West
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Booth House is an Ofsted Registered (SC486114) high intensity therapeutic residential children’s home, offering 4 placements for girls aged between 11 to 17 years.We specialise in the recovery from and treatment of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), PTSD and Developmental Trauma so the provision is not exclusively CSE. Booth House allows planned admissions only with high intensity therapeutic care for any girls who present disorganised attachment, chronic trauma and dissociation. Booth House is an exciting provision for young girls. The environment is very warm and homely, designed to make any young person feel at ease
and safe. It boasts over 7 bedrooms, 2 kitchens and 4 bathrooms! It is furnished to a very high specification, with high standards throughout. From some of the rooms, you can even overlook its gorgeous gardens. It is a truly impressive residential home with open access to a farm environment with horses and small animals. The package of support, psychotherapy and activities that is available at this home is vast and unique. Booth House opened to placements in August 2015. If you want more information about Booth House or any of the services offered by the team at Life Change Care Ltd, please do not hesitate to contact Emma
Bogle, Registered Manager on [email protected] or [email protected] Telephone 01282 685348The Statement of Purpose and Young Person’s Guide is available and viewings can be arranged, by contacting the office or Registered Manager as above.
Life Change Care Limited
Company Website: www.lifechangecare.co.ukContact: Philip StirpePosition: DirectorAddress: 205 Business First Business Centre, Empire Way, Burnley, BB12 6HATelephone: 01282 685348Email: [email protected] of provision: Therapeutic Trauma Recovery Residential Children’s Care HomeGender MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 7Size range of homes: 3 & 4 beddedAge range on admission: 5-13 and 11-17 yearsSpecialist services: EBD, Child Sexual Exploitation, with vast experience in assessment of and in
house treatment of complex trauma, emotional behavioural difficulties and developmental trauma.
Registered school or other Just Teachers Education Agency (provides in-house Education for education provision: the children up to 25 hours per week)Therapeutic provision: Life Change Care Ltd provides extensive in-house psychotherapy. There is
unlimited Young Peoples’ access to psychotherapy & formulated treatment plans.
Other services: We provide numerous Psychological Assessments, DBT, CBT, EMDR, CAT, Art, Drama, and Family Therapy, Animal / Equine Therapy, Play Therapy and Thera-play work.
Geographical location: North West
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This year, we celebrate 28 years proven experience working effectively with children who show complex needs and trauma and who require specialist care and support. Our provision is based on systems psychodynamic principles within a therapeutic community approach and trauma-based practice, informed by the works of Klein, Bion, Winnicott, Dockar-Drysdale, & Bowlby. We successfully integrate traditional models of “good enough” therapeutic provision within contemporary social care settings which reflect present-day family life.
Initial Impact Assessments and a 12-week Baseline Assessment process followed by regularly updated Safeguarding Risk Profiles and Positive Behaviour Support Plans complement Psychodynamic Assessments of Emotional Need to our children’s needs are met in full. Springfields specialises in offering younger children interventions to promote return to a sustainable family placement. Westfields and Hillfields specialise in offering older children ongoing therapeutic provision, alongside our own unique “Learning to Look After Me” interdependence programme.
In addition to our own School, we work closely with local mainstream schools, other special schools, and colleges of further education. We provide all staff with an extensive training and experiential learning programme, including our accredited Level 3 Diploma in Therapeutic Child Care & Education, accredited Safe Environments course, and W.A.V.E. RPI course. Over 62% of our workforce has attained University Degrees, Postgraduate Diploma’s, and / or Master’s Degrees (details available on request) alongside other professional qualifications.
The Lioncare Group
Company Website: www.lioncare.co.uk Contact: Matt Vince B.Sc. PGDip. M.A. Position: Executive DirectorAddress: Office: Lioncare House, 58a Livingstone Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 3WLTelephone: 01273 720424Email: General: [email protected], Referrals: [email protected],
Recruitment: [email protected] of provision: Therapeutic Residential Children’s Home, Independent Special School (SEMH/
SEBD), +18 Supported Accommodation, Specialist Training & Consultancy.Gender: Mixed (Male, Female, Transitioning, & Neutral)Total number of childrens’ homes 3 (Therapeutic Children’s Homes with an integrated DfE Registeredand other services: Therapeutic SEBD School. Also 18+ Supported Accommodation on request.Total number of registered beds: 18Size range of homes: 7 placements (Springfields), 6 placements (Westfields), 5 placements
(Hillfields), 4 single placements (18+ supported accommodation).Age range on admission: 6-12 (Springfields), 10-14 (Westfields), 12-16 (Hillfields), 18+ (4 premises),
7-16 (The Lioncare School).Specialist service: Therapeutic Child Care and Education, Specialist Training, Consultancy
to Teams, Organisations, and Foster Carers, bespoke 18+ Supported Accommodation Service.
Name and qualifications: We hold a vast range of qualifications across our organisation, from level 3 Diploma’s to Masters Degrees; details are available on request.
Registered school: The Lioncare School DfE: 846/6043 Other education provision: Partnerships with local mainstream and special schools, FE colleges and adult
training services.Therapeutic provision: Systems Psychodynamic Practice embedded within a Therapeutic Community
Approach, providing a Trauma-Informed model of living and learning. Other Service: Specialist Training and Consultancy to Teams, Organisations and Foster Carers.Geographical location: South East
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MRCS operates two children’s homes, catering for up to 10 young people and a school for boys with behavioural emotional and social difficulties. Typically, those we look after and / or educate present with a range of behaviours including ADHD, Aspergers, attachment difficulties and anger management problems.
Within our facilities, young people are engaged in a range of activities, individualised programmes and interventions that address their specific needs and circumstances, aiming ultimately to provide stability, routine and good
outcomes.
We provide a hub to facilitate coordinated care, health and social development plans and we engage local partners, if necessary, to ensure support for young people to be healthy, stay safe, achieve more in education and develop skills to become employable and productive in society.
McRae Residential Care Services (MRCS) Limited
Company Website: www.mrcscare.co.ukContact: Paul Rhys-TaylorPosition: Registered ManagerAddress: 57 Lodge Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PHTelephone: 020 8689 0224Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Care HomeGender: BoysTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 x Children’s homes Total number of registered beds: 12Age range on admission: 12 - 18Geographical location: London
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Meadows Care provides unique, fully integrated therapeutic care and education for young people with complex ESBD. These include experiences of abuse, trauma, neglect, learning needs, mental health issues and multiple placement failures. We have worked with young people who offend, self-harm, are vulnerable to CSE and who express their difficulties in a variety of challenging ways.Our one, two, three and four-bedded homes are located in both rural and community-based settings. We use restorative practice to guide our young people in managing difficulties and conflict. We take males and females and will develop a staff team according to need.
All young people are matched according to risk, but solo occupancy is available for individuals with significant needs.Our therapy team provide specialised evidence-based assessment and interventions for young people, with excellent rates of engagement and improving outcomes.Our education provision can be delivered 1:1 or in a small group setting at the school. Each young person receives an education plan and timetable that follows the national curriculum.High quality service delivery and positive outcomes are critical to our continued success.
Our integrated provision is built upon our child centred ethos. All care staff, therapists, teachers and workers are fully employed by Meadows Care and are passionate and proud to share the organisation’s ethos, culture and values.
Meadows Care Ltd
Company Website: www.meadowscare.co.uk Contact: Niel ShelmerdinePosition: DirectorAddress: Egerton House, Wardle Road, Wardle, Rochdale, OL12 9ENTelephone: 01706 630022 / 07973 630956 (out of hrs)/ Fax: 01706 630033 Email: [email protected] of provision: Fully Integrated Therapeutic Care, Support and Education in solo, dual, three and
four-bedded homes with a separate day school. Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 19 Homes, 1 SchoolTotal number of registered beds: 55Size range of homes: 1, 2,3 and 4 bed homes Age range on admission: 6-18Specialist service: High staffing ratio’s, therapeutic care and education for 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedded
residential living. Our education provision offers bespoke, individualised education delivered from home, school or alternative provisions.
Name and qualifications: Niel Shelmedine (CSS), Karen Brandon, Head of Operations (L5 Diploma in Leadership and Management), Dr Jane Toner, Head of Therapy (Dclin Psy, MSc), Lianne Taylor, Placements Manager.
Registered school: Meadows School is an independent specialist school and a registered examination centre, providing qualifications from entry level to GCSE’s and vocational awards. Registration number 354/6202. Recently Ofsted graded Good.
Other education provision: Excellent links to local colleges and mainstream schools.Therapeutic provision: Our specialist in-house clinical team lead by Dr Jane Toner, delivers evidence-based
assessments and interventions for working with young people. These include a range of CBT approaches, DBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Compassionate Mind Work and Family work.
Geographical location: North West, Yorks & Humberside, West Midlands
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Moonreach Ltd
Company Website: www.moonreach.org.uk Contact: Fern Cowie Position: Managing Director Address: 51 Middle Deal Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9RG Telephone: 01304 367799 Fax: 01304 389243 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s home Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4Total number of registered beds: 7Size range of homes: small Age range on admission: 10 plus Specialist service: Emotional and behavioural difficulties, supporting towards independence Registered school: No Other education provision: No Therapeutic provision: In-house counselling and commissioned specialist therapy Other services: Workshops and one-to-one coachingGeographical location: South East
Moonreach comprises two spacious 2-bedroomed specialised homes, located in a quiet residential area in the seaside town of Deal in Kent.
We provide security and stability for children and young people in a safe environment. We aim to offer high quality residential care and support to the children and young people, in as near to a family environment as possible.
Accommodation is for a maximum of two 10 to 18 year olds in each house at a time, so close keyworking is achieved to assist and support the transition into independent living.
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Company Website: www.motivationscare.co.uk Contact: Jon Finn Position: Director Address: Powell Studios, 33a Powell Street, Birmingham, B1 3DH Telephone: 0121 212 2229 Fax: 0121 212 1497 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic residential children’s homes Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 residential children’s homes Total number of registered beds: 10 Size range of homes: 2 x 3 bed and 1 x 4 bed Age range on admission: 8 - 18 Specialist service: EBD, MLD, Aspergers, ASD, Sexually harmful behaviour, Sexual
exploitation, Childhood trauma and abuse. Name & Qualifications: Jon Finn: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and
Young People Advanced PracticeOther education provision: Archways Academy Therapeutic provision: Psychodynamically informed practice as well as CBT, Art and Play Therapy Other services: Training, team dynamic consultancy, supervision and sexual health
outreachGeographical location: West Midlands
Motivations Activity Projects Ltd
Based in the West Midlands, Motivations is equipped to offer individualised care to children and young people who have complex needs.
Often the children come with failed attachments, poor social skills and a complete lack of self-esteem. Many are out of education or performing poorly.
Using small family-style homes in both urban and rural areas, with a minimum of 1:1 staffing, children are offered safe containing environments to address their complex needs with trained
permanent staff (no agency policy).
Staff are supported through a network of professionals and an assessment and treatment process, designed to produce evidenced outcomes.
Education can be sourced through a specialist provider, if required, who we work closely with.
Independent living skills are part of the moving on process to equip young people for a life outside of residential care.
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We are the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families. We provide information, support and pioneering schools and services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism.
Every child is different, which is why at our five autism-specific schools, we work closely with each student to help them achieve their full potential and prepare for adulthood.
We support over 500 children and young people across the UK between the ages of 4 and 19,
tailoring support to the needs of each student and offering a variety of placements from day to all-year-round residential support.
Our residential children’s homes offer a nurturing, autism specific environment, with flexible residential placements from term-time only to 52 weeks per year.
Our services are child-centred and focused on the development of communication, social interaction and inclusion, supported by a dedicated staff team, who are specialists in working with young people with autism.
The National Autistic Society
Company Website: www.autism.org.ukContact: Helen EyersPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: Services for children, Church House, Church Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34
7BDTelephone: +44 (0)117 974 8430Fax: +44 (0)117 987 2576Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children and Young People with an Autism Spectrum DisorderGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 1 children’s homes, plus 5 residential special schools for children
and young people with an autism spectrum disorder.Total number of registered beds: 8Size range of homes: 4+Age range on admission: 6 -16Specialist services: Autism Spectrum DisordersOther education provision: 5 residential special schoolsRegistered school or Other The children and young people in our children’s’ homes are supported by
our independent schools.Therapeutic provision: Autism specific support tailored to the individual child, using the NAS
SPELL framework and My Progress. Access to Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy.
Other services: 5 residential special schools, short break services, education support services.
Geographical location: South West, South East, London, Yorks & Humberside.
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We are a unique residential specialist service, offering bespoke adolescent and mental health services for ages 8-18 years. We have a school, vocational farm provision and various therapeutic individualised treatment packages available such as; Psychotherapy, Drama, Art, Music, Play therapy, EMDR, DDT, Counselling, Equine therapy and family work
All long-term placements are subject to a 7 week impartial assessment. Each service is tailored specifically around the holistic needs of the child.
We have a NON EXCLUSION policy
and have never terminated a placement. We NEVER use agency staff.
The multi-disciplinary team consists of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Psychotherapists, Social Workers, Counsellors & Therapists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Teachers,SENCO, Clinical Psychologist, Care Managers and Care staff.
Services: High staffing ratios within singleton placements, or small shared accommodation within eleven Children’s Homes. Comprehensive case research and transitional planning prior
to placement. Follow-on, fully supported outreach projects for post 16. Homes have been consistently rated as OUTSTANDING by Ofsted. Awarded prestigious GOLD Investors in People status over 2 consecutive re-assessments.
Education: Comprehensive, unique, bespoke, specialist curriculum, delivered by qualified teaching staff.
Ofsted rated as OUTSTANDING.
Company Website: www.newforestcare.com Contact: Pakinam White Position: Director Address: West Shore House, West Street, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6AATelephone: 023 808 17040 Fax: 023 808 11630Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Specialist long-term residential homes, school, emergency outward bounds provision,
treatment and therapy teams. Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 11 specialist residential homes, registered school, therapy department,and other services: outreach provisions for post 16, outward bounds crisis provision. Total number of registered beds: 36Size range of homes: 1x1 bedded, 3x3 bedded, 6x4 bedded (3 homes with self-contained annexes for
additional support needs, where young people can either reside alone, or be integrated into main home dependent on needs). Solo outward bounds provisions for up to 7 young people.
Age range on admission: 8-18 Specialist service: Asperger’s/ ASD/LD/Abuse/ Significant Mental Health concerns/ Attachment Disorders/
Self Harm/ those subject to MAPPA. Full assessment undertaken on placement. NON exclusion. NFC work within the theoretical model of attachment as the basis for all its work.
Name and qualifications: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist,Educational Psychologist, Psychotherapists, Senior Mental Health Nurse, Social Workers, Teachers, SENCO.
Registered school: Registered School and vocational working farm, offering full curriculum with bespoke individualised plans; very small group tuition.
Other education provision: Vocational working farm and outward bounds. Therapeutic provision: Psychotherapy, including using a Dyadic Development Model, Drama, Art, Play and
Music Therapy, EMDR, Counselling, Equine Therapy & Family work available. Other services: Comprehensive assessments, outward bounds emergency provision. Geographical location: South East and South West
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New Futures is a young and ambitious organisation, currently in the process of registering its first children’s home for young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is located in the Parkfields area (Ettingshall) in Wolverhampton.
Based on attachment theory, our model of support is rooted in the recognition that the development of children and young people living at our homes have been affected by difficult experiences. We therefore use specific approaches to provide an environment in which the child / young person feels safe and is able
to develop the self-esteem needed to forge positive relationships. Whilst we have rigorous processes in place to ensure safety and well-being, we view preparation for adulthood as one of our key responsibilities. As such, we are fully committed to facilitate experiences that aid the development of practical, social, self-coping and educational/vocational skills.
To further refine our approaches, we are working with a range of expert practitioners. In addition, we intend to engage with young people accessing our services, as well as care leavers to help us design a
model centred on the young people we support and their long-term objectives.
Company Website: www.newfutureschildren.comContact: Fabrizio DonatiPosition: Development ManagerAddress: 1 Craven Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 2ENTelephone: 01902 291689Email: [email protected] of provision: Detached property based in the West Midlands with 2 registered bedsGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 1 children’s home (due to be registered)and other services: Total number of registered beds: 2Size range of homes: Small detached properties (EBD)Age range on admission: 2-16 years on admissionSpecialist service: Young people experiencing social, emotional and behavioural difficulties; attachment
disorder; at risk from episodes of missing from care, self-harming and challenging behaviour.
Name and qualifications: Other education provision: Individualised programmes of activities, facilitating experiences that aid the
development of practical, social, self-coping and educational/vocational skills. In-house education will be provided if this is viewed as the best solution to working towards independence.
Therapeutic provision: Positive behaviour support, access to independent clinicians / therapists as requiredGeographical location: West Midlands
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New Horizons (NW) Ltd strives to create positive outcomes for young people living within our homes. We deliver an individualised package of care to young people from a wide range of backgrounds.
Each of our homes acts as a ‘home from home’ where nurturing, social, emotional and moral needs are met by high levels of dedicated, experienced and highly trained staff who work to empower young people to enable them to make changes to achieve best possible outcomes available to them.
Our homes can cater for young people experiencing a range of difficulties.• Challenging Behaviour• Complex learning difficulty• EBD• Attachment disorders• ADHD• ODD• Asperger’s syndrome• Multiple placement breakdown
• Suffering from crisis or trauma
Our expertise allows us to help minimise risk, severity and frequency of challenging behaviour with anger and stress management programmes, our staff help the young people with achievable steps which are praised and rewarded with daily and weekly planning for consistency and stability.
Company Website: www.newhorizonsnw.co.ukContact: Natalie Waterhouse Tracy SucksmithPosition: Operation Manager/Director Referral & Business Manager/DirectorAddress: Unit 12, Riversway Business Village, Navigation Way, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston,
Lancashire PR2 2YPTelephone: 01704 518915Email: [email protected] / [email protected] of provision: Ofsted Registered Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 6and other services: Total number of registered beds: 16Size range of homes: Solo to 5 bedAge range on admission: Up to 18 yearsSpecialist service: N/AName and qualifications: Other education provision: N/ATherapeutic provision: Geographical location: North West
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We provide individualised bespoke packages of care to children with complex needs from the ages 7 to 17.We currently have five Ofsted registered homes within the North West.We have a robust matching process to ensure suitable placements for young people. We have contracted therapy which guides our practice and provides direct work for our young people.
Next Stage 4 Life
Company Website: Contact: Rick GuyPosition: DirectorAddress: HR House, 28 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 3QRTelephone: 07824 144594Email: [email protected] / [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Care Home ProviderGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 5Total number of registered beds: 15Size range of homes: 4, 3, 2-bed & solo placementsAge range on admission: 7 - 17Specialist services: Contracted TherapyOther education provision: Name & Qualifications: Therapeutic provision: Contracted TherapyGeographical location: North West
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NH Care currently operates a number of Learning Disability/EBD/Autism Children’s Homes within the West Midlands Area, with plans for expansion into other geographical areas. NH Care homes vary in size from 2 beds to 6 beds and we arle able to provide solo placements on request.We cater for Children and Young People with mild to severe learning disabilities and are able to provide additional supervision levels and support, if so required. NH Care can also offer a full transition to Adult Services, if required. It operates Adult provisions within the locality of the Children’s Homes, therefore offering transitions from Child to Adult Care, allowing children and young people
to continue their efforts to develop social inclusion within a familiar community and maintain the links they have developed in their childhood.NH Care also operates homes for Children and Young People with emotional and behavioural difficulties.Clinical, Mental Health Therapeutic services are all available on request.We are planning to offer education provision from our own school, with this scheduled to be operational from September 2019.We are members of National Autism Society and two of our homes are currently going through the Specialist Autism Home Accreditation process.
NH Care will work closely with placing authorities to provide the specific services they require at best value.
NH Care
Company Website: www.nhcare.co.uk (currently under construction)Contact: Glen Smith / Rikesh Asthana / Sukh Bains / Position: Operations Manager / DirectorsAddress: 69 Steward Street, Birmingham, B18 7AFTelephone: 07817 237465 (G) / 07966 534722 (R) / 07989 436319 (S)Fax: N/AEmail: [email protected] / [email protected] /
[email protected] of provision: EBD/LD/AutismTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4Total number of registered beds: 15Size range of homes: 2-6 BedAge range on admission: 9-18 yearsSpecialist services: Autism Specialist HomesOther education provision: School under registration.Registered school or Othereducation provision: Currently undergoing registration.Therapeutic provision: Consultancy and Therapists commissioned, if required.Other Services: Geographical location: West Midlands
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Within each home, we strive to provide individualised and bespoke care for all of our children and young people. Our expert staff are trained to meet the needs of each individual, in order to support each young person to achieve their personal goals and aspirations.Homes are located in quiet residential areas within Sunderland and County Durham. They are designed in an autism friendly manner, to help children overcome any additional sensory needs that they may have. Children and Young people are encouraged to contribute to the design decoration and furnishing of their homes.
We undertake a comprehensive and holistic initial assessment of each young person, in order to ascertain their starting point. From this, we will work with each young person and their family in order to develop an individualised plan of care.Each young person has a keyworker who works closely with each individual and will advocate on their behalf. We work with young people to develop priority areas, to promote independence and self-help skills. We support each young person to take part in activities within the local and wider community that they enjoy such as; swimming, wall climbing, walking, trampolining, and sports.
Please see the link below for further information about the services and how we meet the needs of our children and young people.http://www.ne-as.org.uk/Pages/Category/child-residential-care Twitter https://twitter.com/NEAutismSocietyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/North-East-Autism-Society-158474420876684/
North East Autism Society
Company Website: www.ne-as.org.ukContact: Brian StokerPosition: Head of CareAddress: North East Autism Society, 16 / 17 Lumley Court, Chester le Street,
Durham DH2 1ANTelephone: 0191 4109974Fax: 0191 4924380Email: [email protected] of provision: Specialist 52 week residential care with educational provisionsGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 children’s homes & 2 Education Provisions Total number of registered beds: 17 (4 bed & 6 bed)Age range on admission: 4 – 19Specialist services: Autism and associated conditionsOther education provision: Alternative education provision for children and young people who
struggle to engage in a class room environmentRegistered school or other Thornhill Park School – Sunderland and North East Centre foreducation provision: Autism - County DurhamTherapeutic provision: Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, PhysiotherapyGeographical location: North East
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NESTS provides accommodation for up to 6 children aged from 6 to 18 years old (but who are aged 6 to 12 years on admission) and who have had considerable trauma in their early years.
NESTS provide a therapeutic approach to care, which is based on an attachment-based understanding of the needs of the child.
Our aim is to help children recover from trauma so that they can thrive and achieve productive lives and loving relationships in the future.
NESTS have 2 homes:-
The Oaks is a 4-bed home and accommodates children who are moving into NESTS, following multiple placement breakdowns or being assessed as having a need which requires a therapeutic service. We would expect a child to live in The Oaks for approximately 4 years and children experience a high staff ratio.
The Elms is primarily a moving on home, where children would live in preparation for life within a foster family or a move to independence.
It is expected that children would live in The Elms for between 9 and 24 months depending upon their care plan.
North East Specialist Therapeutic Services
Company Website: www.nests-care.co.ukContact: Sean McClellandPosition: DirectorAddress: 32-34 Westbourne Road, Hartlepool, Cleveland TS25 5RETelephone: 01429 231090Email: [email protected] of provision: Therapeutic Children’s HomeGender: FemaleTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: 2-4 bedAge range on admission: 6-12Specialist services: Therapeutic Residential Childcare with oversight by PsychotherapistsTherapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: North East
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North Lakes has 4 therapeutic care homes and 2 Specialist Independent School Sites. We Provide attachment based highly attuned, nurturing care for young people. Our schools enable learning, re-engagement and achievement.We work with young people who have Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Consulting with young people, families and professionals enables us to care for, safeguard and educate individuals effectively. Highly successful in achieving returns home to family and foster care.Kirby Moor School and The Herdley Bank Centre are enrolled on the Attachment and Trauma Sensitive Schools Award. Accreditation likely summer 2019.
The PACE model: Patient, Accepting, Curious and Empathic in supporting young people. We encourage thinking with rational based responses, this positively impacts on feeling emotionally overwhelmed. Addressing young peoples’ presenting needs, behaviours and academic abilities are key service strengths. We work at the appropriate level of child development to effect change. Appropriate clinical governance is achieved through therapeutic staff supervision. Therapeutic care meetings detail specific strategies to promote meaningful change.Kirby Moor House: Nurturing care for boys, located for school re-integration. Rated Outstanding.
Woodend House: rural, complex needs homes for boys aged 8+ rated Good. Scope for 2:1 support.Kenilworth House: Specialist ASC home supporting boys with rigid thinking, needing a low stimulus predictable environment 1:1. Rated Outstanding.Warwick House: Outstanding rated home, providing highly attuned care, 1:1 support and empathetic responding.Kirby Moor School and the Herdley Bank Centre: rated Outstanding in all areas. “Pupils make outstanding progress, The quality of teaching is outstanding”
North Lakes Children’s Services
Company Website: www.nlcs.uk.comContact: Sarah GoldingPosition: Referrals ManagerAddress: North Lakes, Longtown Road, Brampton, Cumbria, CA8 2ABTelephone: 01697 742598Email: [email protected] of provision: 52 Week Therapeutic Residential care & education at Kirby Moor School
& The Herdley Bank CentreTotal number of childrens’ homes 4 Male Children’s Homes, and 2 school sitesand other services: Total number of registered beds: 18Size range of homes: 3 - 6Age range on admission: 8 - 16Specialist services: Consultant psychotherapist on-site. Mainstream education reintegration
achieved. Multiple return home / family or foster care achieved.Other education provision: 2 Outstanding Rated Specialist School Sites educating pupils with:
Attachment Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, SEMH, Anxiety, ODD, ADHD. We re-engage pupils.
Name & Qualifications: Kirby Moor School and Herdley Bank Centre teach the national curriculum / differentiated curriculum at GCSE or equivalent, OCR Nationals & AQA levels.
Registered School or other Kirby Moor School and The Herdley Bank Centre for boys aged 7+. Education Provision: Ofsted Outstanding rated again.Therapeutic provision: In-house consultant play psychotherapist, who coordinates a team of
play, art & equine music therapists.Geographical location: North West
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Our homes are dedicated to providing care with supportive interventions for children and young people who can no longer live with their families.
We provide a stimulating environment which develops life skills, drives positive behaviours and encourages our children to reach their rightful potential.
Through our integrated YMCA Services, and multi-agency cooperation, each individual young person obtains the social, emotional and educational resilience and opportunities to equip them for a positive future in the community.
Nottinghamshire YMCA
Company Website: www.Nottsymca.orgContact: Brenda SerrantPosition: Operations ManagerAddress: Voluntary Action Centre, 7 Mansfield Road, Nottingham, NG1 3FBTelephone: 0115 9567600Type of provision: Children’s HomeTotal number of childrens’ homes 4 children’s home with access to additional YMCA youth andand other services: children’s services Total number of registered beds: 10Size range of homes: 2/3 bedroom homesAge range on admission: 8 - 17Geographical location: East Midlands
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With over 135 years’ experience of providing specialist services, the staff at Nugent pride themselves in offering a quality therapeutic, residential and educational provision. All of the children and young people we support have challenging behaviors, learning disabilities and associated complex needs.
Many of our young people will have been diagnosed with a Mental Health difficulty and/or display inappropriate behaviour.
We provide both residential care and education and day education
placements. We mainly operate 52 week residential basis with options for 38 week placements, where required. We can also offer adaptable and bespoke packages to suits the needs of individual young people.
Nugent adopts child-centred therapeutic support to meet the needs of the young people in our care. Our therapeutic model is rooted in humanistic psychology, including elements of attachment theory, psychodynamic thinking, behavioural and cognitive psychology and social learning theory.
It is our aim to support the child or young person’s development in ways that will foster security, confidence and resilience and provide an environment in which children and young people feel safe, secure, valued, respected and confident and know how to approach adults, if they have difficulties.
Nugent
Company Website: www.wearenugent.orgContact: Alison GilbodyPosition: Head of Strategic Relationships & Major GivingAddress: 99 Edge Lane, Liverpool, L7 2PETelephone: 0151 261 2000Email: [email protected] of provision: Education and residential careGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Total number of registered beds: 61Size range of homes: A range of provision offering 1 to 1 and multi-bedded homes up to 5 bedsAge range on admission: 4yrs to 19yrsSpecialist services: Therapeutic service offering full assessment and diagnostic interventionOther education provision: Nugent House School. Clarence High SchoolRegistered school or other Nugent House School and Clarence High offer full Nationaleducation provision: Curriculum and Trade skills/Work experience/Life skills.Therapeutic provision: Therapeutic service offering full assessment and diagnostic intervention
with on-site professionalsOther services: Secure Accommodation provision. Mother and Baby. Adoption Service.
Social Work in Merseyside SchoolsGeographical location: North West
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Therapeutic residential care home for young people aged 10 to 17 years. Specialising in young people who are self-harming, suicidal ideation and/or mental disorders.
• Provide a staff team which is non-judgemental and trained in Gestalt counselling. All staff have completed or are working towards their NVQ’s.
• Staff complete detailed key work sessions with the young people, these sessions cover:-
• Social & Emotional Skills
• Behaviour Skills
• Drug & Alcohol
• Emotional Health & Well-being
• Provide therapeutic tools like art,
drama, key-work sessions, etc. to help the young person explore and gain a better understanding of themselves - all young people are offered regular sessions with a qualified Gestalt Psychotherapist
• Assess the development of a young person in:- Offending, Motivation and Taking Responsibility, Self-Care and Living Skills, Managing Money, Social Networks and Relationships, Drug and Alcohol Misuse, Physical Health, Emotional and Mental Health, Meaningful use of Time
• Teaching the young person life skills to prepare them for life after our care.
• We encourage and stress the importance for our young people to attend education, whether it be
through mainstream schooling, home tutoring or via our on-site Oak House School.
• The use of Positive Behavioural Intervention Support (PBIS) process to support young people with autism.
• EEG Biofeedback (neuro-feedback) therapy – This involves helping young people learn to control their emotions through controlling their bodily actions such as breathing deeply, distraction, etc. The therapy includes monitoring a young person’s Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Skin Conductance Level (SCL).
Oak House Childrens Home Ltd
Company Website: www.oakhousehome.co.ukContact: Saheena SaeedPosition: DirectorAddress: c/o ABC Care Solutions, 249 Cranbrook Road, Ilford, Essex,
IG1 4TGTelephone: 0800 6128764 / 0208 5541112Fax: 0208 5541115Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic – specialising in mental health disorders and children with
mild autistic spectrum disorders, e.g. Aspergers.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 5Age range on admission: 10 plusSpecialist services: Therapeutic – Weekly sessions with Psychotherapist.Other education provision: ASDANRegistered school or other Oak House School – DfE URN 143406education provision: Therapeutic provision: Gestalt, Biofeedback therapy, Psychotherapist.Geographical location: London
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We aim to offer each young person placed with Oaktree Childcare a safe, stable, caring and nurturing environment that will bring some stability to their life. Where each young person is able to develop, equipping them with the skills to make responsible choices and cope well as individual citizens. We aim to treat each young person as an individual with a variety of individual needs that are addressed in a positive and progressive manner, as part of a clearly defined care plan.Our ethos is; Nurturing positive outcomes to improve the life of our young people, enabling them to develop to maintain a fulfilling life in the community.We believe that the welfare of
the young people in our care is our number one priority, ensuring their safety, security and social enhancement.Oaktree Childcare does not subscribe to a single theoretical or therapeutic model, but instead looks to offer a bespoke placement for each young person, dependent on their needs. The emphasis is on individual care and we will adapt the care to ensure the core outcomes are being attained.Oaktree Childcare recognises the importance of investing in and retaining a high quality staff team. This will enable us to provide the best possible outcomes for young people and help them to succeed after leaving our care and become an asset to society.
Our staff team are experienced, trained and committed to the work they undertake with our young people and dedicated to achieving positive outcomes. Staff work in partnership with professionals and each young person to develop a detailed placement plan to establish targets and outcomes which are specific, time aware, measurable and achievable.
Oaktree Childcare Ltd
Company Website: www.oaktreechildcare.co.ukContact: Matthew BondPosition: DirectorAddress: Ground Floor, Seneca House, Links Point, Amy Johnson Way, Blackpool,
FY4 2FFTelephone: 01253 356250Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Care HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 4Size range of homes: 2 homes offering 1-2 placements (third home opening 2019)Age range on admission: 8 - 17Specialist services: 1:1 & 2:1 staffing ratios, EBD, Challenging Behaviour, ADHD, Solo
provision also possible.Other education provision: Links with various education provisions and ability to tailor package to
individual young person’s needs/interests.Name & Qualifications: Care Staff/Management: Level 3 Diploma Children & Young People and
Level 5 Leadership & Management/Degree in Social Work CareTherapeutic provision: Yes, via external psychologists (CCATS)Geographical location: North West
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One to One has been established since 1997, offering individual accommodation that is a viable alternative to a secure setting for many young people.
We provide an intense level of supervision in a caring and professional manner, with the emphasis on positive change.
We offer a therapeutic package, which includes individual sessions with a qualified, experienced therapist, tailored to the individual needs of each young person. Staff receive regular training and supervision to support and
equip them for working with and understanding challenging behaviour.
We have experience working with a wide range of challenging behaviours including; sexually harmful behaviour, self-injury, CSE, offending behaviour, trauma, attachment disorder and ASD.
One to One Crisis Intervention Ltd
Contact: Annie WestbrookPosition: DirectorAddress: 5 Newton Road, Kingsteignton, Devon, TQ12 3ALTelephone: 01626 352911Email: [email protected] of provision: Single occupancy children’s homesTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 7 Total number of registered beds: 7Size range of homes: Single occupancyAge range on admission: Single Occupancy 7-16 yearsTherapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: South West
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Oracle Care and Education provides bespoke packages of care and education in a therapeutic environment. We work with young people with extensive, complex and enduring needs, who display high risk behaviours.Oracle has 12 children’s homes across the Bedfordshire and Cheshire/Staffordshire areas. All our homes are detached and offer either 2 or 3 young person placements. They are located in pleasant surroundings and within active communities, to allow our young people to integrate with a variety of local activities and amenities. Each home has its own qualified and experienced Registered Manager, as well as its own dedicated staff team, who
provide risk assessed support and supervision.We offer medium to long-term placements, usually on a 52-week basis, however, we do consider placement requests for school term time only, where this is in the best interests of the child or young person. All our staff are trained and supported by a team of highly skilled consultant psychologists, who assist the delivery of individual Education, Care and Health plans and guide therapeutic practice in our schools and children’s homes. Staff recruitment and training is underpinned by therapeutic competencies developed by The Consortium
for Therapeutic Communities (TCTC), whilst our Team Around the Child model ensures a fully integrated approach and collective responsibility for best outcomes.We are members of The Consortium for Therapeutic Communities (TCTC) and The Independent Schools Association (ISA).
Oracle Care Ltd
Company Website: www.oraclecare.com Contact: Margaret LunnPosition: Head of Marketing & Business DevelopmentAddress: Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AH Telephone: 01260 296 799 Fax: 01260 297 673Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Fully integrated residential therapeutic care & education in 3-bedded
homes with 1:1 staffing & off-site DfE registered schools. Gender: Mixed Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 12 homes, 2 schools Total number of registered beds: 34 (increasing to 35)Size range of homes: 10 x 3 bed and 2 x 2 bed homes (registration underway to increase one 2
bed home to 3 bed)Age range on admission: 8-18Specialist service: Challenging behaviours which may include: SHB, learning disabilities,
low self esteem, social isolation, higher functioning ASD, self-harm and attachment issues.
Name and qualifications: Steve Bromley, CEO Registered school: Oracle School, Congleton: DfE number 895/6035; Oracle School, Silsoe,
DfE number 822/6013Other education provision: Links to local colleges, vocational and alternative educational provision. Therapeutic provision: Integrated therapeutic provision Geographical location: North West, West Midlands, Eastern
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Orbis Education and Care is a provider of Autism services that span the South West of England and Wales. We have an excellent reputation for providing high quality education, care and therapeutic services working with children, and adults with Autism and needs associated with Autism.Our primary aim is to provide a safe and secure environment that encourages individuality, confidence, self-esteem and lifelong learning. We aim to improve the quality of life for our children and adults by developing, nurturing and promoting independence. We offer flexible, family-friendly services that support the education, care and clinical needs of individuals:
including learning disabilities and complex sensory, social and communication difficulties. The group comprises of specialist schools, residential homes, respite services and a unique work-skills centre, all of which is supported by an in-house clinical team, providing clinical and therapeutic intervention.We make it an absolute priority that each and every person who walks through our doors feels welcome, cared for, safe and happy; and we believe that our pupils and residents have as much right to education, socially-valued lives and respect as anyone else.
Orbis Education &Care LtdCompany Website: www.orbis-group.co.ukContact: Colin HowarthPosition: Marketing & Referrals CoordinatorAddress: Vision Court, Caxton Place, Pentwyn, Cardiff, CF23 8HA Telephone: 02920 029922Fax: 02920 027922Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Homes, Independent Special School for children with
Autism and Challenging behaviour. Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 5 Registered children’s homes (1x Ofsted, 4 x CIW), and other services: 5 registered schools (1 x DfE, 4 WAG)Total number of registered beds: 85Size range of homes: 29 (Ofsted Reg.), (1x27, 1x9, 1x18 & 1x2 - CIW Reg.)Age range on admission: 8-19Specialist service: Autism and needs associated with autism, challenging behaviour.Name and qualifications: Staff and management are professionally and/or vocationally qualified.Registered school or Other Orbis Abbey Rose (Glos) DfEEducation provision: (WAG) Summergil (Powys), Ty Bronllys (Powys), Ty Coryton (Cardiff), Dan y
Coed (Swansea) Other education provision: Strong links with local schools, colleges with academic and vocational
courses and work experience employers.Therapeutic provision: Own clinical team providing a full range of therapies and behaviour support,
based on the Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) model.Other Services: 10 x adult services, 2 x day services (inc. own cafes & second-hand shops).Geographical location: South West and Wales
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The residential provision is in a 1920s house, while the educational facility is a purpose-built school with a number of classrooms and specialist equipment. The home has been converted to make it suitable for the provision of care whilst maintaining a homely feel.
The surrounding grounds have several areas of interest and stimulation, including a sensory garden, patio area, work shed, vegetable and fruit patch, water play area, play equipment, all weather paths, coppice and nature area and a pond. Indoors, there is a sensory room, craft centre, kitchen and a playroom outside of school hours.
Individual needs are taken into account through continuous assessment and developmental planning. This includes diet and nutritional needs.
We offer an individualised therapeutic intervention and approach to young people with SEN, challenging behaviour and emotional well-being and commission the services of experienced occupational and speech & language therapists. All Therapists have the required qualifications and appropriate insurances.
We aim to be the best in class in every area in which we operate. Our Place provides an environment in which the young people feel cherished and secure, fulfilled and content.
Most of the staff team have had prior training up to NVQ3 in Caring for Children or equivalent or higher qualifications, those that don’t hold the minimum qualification (NVQ 3) prior to starting, undertake training for the Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce Diploma or Advanced Apprenticeship in Children’s Care and Learning Development, after their probationary period.
Our Places Schools
Company Website: www.ourplaceschools.comContact: Lena GrahamPosition: Head of FacilitiesAddress: The Orchard, Bransford, Worcestershire, WR6 5JETelephone: 01886 833378Email: [email protected] of provision: 52 week residential care and educationGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 10 Total number of registered beds: 10Size range of homes: 1Age range on admission: Under 19 (as long as compatible with other children)Specialist services: We offer therapeutic intervention and approach to challenging behaviour
and emotional well-being.Therapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: West Midlands
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Overley Hall School in Shropshire is an independent, residential special school and children’s home, providing education and residential care for children and young adults from eight to nineteen years, who have a range of complex additional needs and diagnoses, including autism and learning disabilities. The education campus and residential care accommodation are located on one site, in a peaceful, rural setting, with many features and facilities that benefit students, including: Sensory Rooms, soft play room, walled kitchen garden, woodland areas, workshops, playground and hydropool.
We are dedicated to offering every student a wide variety of good quality learning and leisure experiences, both on and off-site, to enhance their learning opportunities and quality of life. We have a person-centred, therapeutic approach, through which we nurture and support each individual’s interests and progress towards their own personal potential and level of independence. This is done through the delivery of a waking day curriculum. We work in close partnerships with parents, carers, placing authorities and a range of professionals.
Overley Hall School
Company Website: www.overleyhall.comContact: Patrick RochePosition: Head of CareAddress: Overley Hall School, Wellington, Telford, TF6 5HETelephone: 01952 740262Fax: 01952 740262Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Special SchoolGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 22Size range of homes: 1 siteAge range on admission: 8-19Registered school or Other education provision: Registered Independent SchoolTherapeutic provision: OT and SaltGeographical location: West Midlands
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PCR is a provider of specialist social care services to children and young adults with complex care needs. PCR was established in 2000 and has a track record in delivering high quality, person centred care placements for children, young people and vulnerable adults.PCR specialise in delivering care services to “hard to place’ young people, including ‘step down’ provision service to the Tier 4 mental health estate, mild/severe learning disabilities, complex health and care needs and young people with challenging behaviours including PDA.
PCR is Synonymous with:-
• Consistently excellent regulatory performance (Ofsted/CQC)• Outstanding outcomes • An anti-criminalisation approach of caring for and managing children and young people• Reluctance to fail children by way of discharge• Responsive, Innovative services• Person-centred care provision, including a CQC Registered service• Approved provider for GOEM Region, and the West Midlands consortium of local authorities, the White Rose Framework and South West Peninsular• Multi-cultural settings• Children’s Act 2004 S11 Compliant
• National Framework Contract Compliant• A MAPA @ Approved Training Centre and trusted partnerPCR were acquired by NFA in 2016 and the additional investment has supported the company’s growth into being a national provider of choice for a growing range of commissioning authorities.
Pathway Care Residential
Company Website: www.pathwaycaresolutions.co.uk Contact: Hannah FellowsPosition: Head of AdmissionsAddress: St James’s Place House, 7 Castle Quay, Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, NG7
1FW Telephone: 07775 000665 Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Care for Children, Young People and Vulnerable AdultsGender: Male, Female & Trans Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 19 Homes + 1 CQC registered SLD Adult continuing care provision Total number of registered beds: 60 plus (2-5 bedded homes) Age range on admission: 7-19 Specialist service: Residential care for children, Young people and vulnerable Adults (SEBD/MLD/SLD).
Complex continuing care inc. Step down mental health & experience in working with Gender Identity Disorder.
Name and qualifications: MAPA@ Trusted Partner Other education provision: Within our stand-alone children’s homes, we can commission tailored,
education solutions from a rnage of maintstream and alternative education provisions.
Therapeutic provision: We have a SLA with a therapeutic service, Enabling Care. Geographical location: South West, East, West Midlands, Yorks & Humbs,
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Pathways Children’s Services provides care for young people with a range of complex needs and SEMH, as well as children with autism, from our high quality care homes.We have a reputation for providing excellent levels of care and support and our staff teams are committed to helping young people stabilise their lives and develop their potential.Our care homes offer a stable, secure and supportive environment, in which the children we care for can develop the skills and confidence necessary to help them fulfill their potential.We provide individualised and
child-centred approaches, and work with each young person to build a bespoke package of care.At Pathways, every cild matters, regardless of the behaviours, issues or complications they bring with them.
Pathway Care Group
Company Website: www.pathwayscareagroup.co.ukContact: Andrew LillingtonPosition: Business Development Manager Address: Minton Place, Victoria Street, Windsor, SL4 1EGTelephone: 07896 561504Email: [email protected] Type of provision: 5 Reg. homes - emotional & behavioural difficulties, 2 homes for children
with disabilities. Also provide CQC reg. services for adults with learning, physical and sensory disabilities, mental health, day services & community outreach.
Gender: Mixed Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 7 HomesTotal number of registered beds: 31 Age range on admission: 7-17Other education provision: Within the children’s homes, we are able to commission a range of
individuall tailored education opportunities through maintstream and alternative education provisions.
Registered school or other Ambito Education - school in West Sussex, Wales and college in Lancashire. Therapeutic provision: Our children’s homes access regular therapeutic Counselling sessions for
young people in their care.Other Services: Geographical location: North East, Eastern, South East
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Penarth Group is a registered Residential Care provider based in the North West and has been established 24 years, achieving positive outcomes. Our homes provide a therapeutic caring environment for difficult to place children and young people. We provide an excellent level of care, a nurturing and supportive approach by highly experienced, committed and qualified staff. We cater for young people, who are emotionally traumatised, have attachment and behavioural difficulties and associated challenging behaviours. Penarth Group provides long/
medium/short-term care, as well as respite provision.
Penarth Group School: Education provision for 15 young people aged 7-17 years. Registered with OFSTED. The School provides all curriculum subjects up to GCSE, as well as cross-curriculum up to GCSE. Alternative qualifications such as ASDAN and AQA facilitated. On-site art therapy, music and Independent Counsellor. A safe and nurturing environment, to assist young people to gain an education and to address emotional behaviours within a creative approach.
Company website: www.penarthgroup.co.ukContact: Mrs Patricia SwallowPosition: Managing DirectorAddress: 97 Higher Bents Lane, Bredbury, Stockport, Cheshire, SK6 2NATelephone: 0161 406 0244Fax: 0161 430 7551
Email: [email protected] (Referrals) [email protected] of provision: Residential Care Homes - Ofsted registeredGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3Total number of beds: 10Age range on admission: 7-17Specialist service: Integrated Therapeutic Care and EducationName and qualifications: Mrs Patricia SwallowRegistered school: Penarth Group School Registered EDB school located within the
Stockport AreaOther education provision: GCSE’s, ASDAN and AQATherapeutic provision: Qualified Counsellors ADHD/Abuse/Severe & Mild Learning Difficulties/
Autistic Spectrum /EBDOther services: Emergency and planned placements, reintegration services,
Play Therapy.Geographical location: North West
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The Phoenix Group was established in 2006, by a small group of like-minded individuals with a real passion for providing excellent services to those in need. The Phoenix Group is all about working with young people and young adults to meet their individual social or educational needs across the South, The Midlands and WalesWe do this in various service settings, always trying to put the young person at the centre of our thinking and practice. Our aim is to improve the individual’s skills and abilities to allow them to be more effective, productive and valued members of society.
We operate a number of children’s homes for young people unable to live at home and for whom a foster family is not suitable or is an aspiration.The main aim of our children’s homes is to:- • assist the young person to work through the crisis, • develop the skills and abilities needed to move on, either back home, into foster care or independence.The group also has specialist children’s homes, where the young people have similar specific needs and the staff are trained and committed to working in that dedicated area.
There are two schools operated by the group, providing alternative education for 8 to 16 year olds, who cannot maintain a placement in a main stream education setting. Both schools offer a broad curriculum roughly following the national curriculum.
Phoenix Learning & Care Group
Company Website: www.phoenixlearningcare.co.ukContact: Mark Heywood BriggsPosition: Group Commercial DirectorAddress: Central Support Hub, Seckington Cross, Winkleigh, Devon, EX19 8EYTelephone: 07769 250203 or 01271 379006Email: Referrals: [email protected] of provision: Children’s Homes, Supported Living, SchoolsGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 22Total number of registered beds: 55 (Children’s homes)Size range of homes: Single placements to group homes of fiveAge range on admission: 8yrs to 25yrsSpecialist services: Castle House proved a therapeutic recovery program for Young People
who have experienced CSE, Trauma and attachment issues.Other education provision: Two small independent special schools and an independent specialist
college (ISC) with campus’ in Dawlish & Torpoint.Therapeutic provision: We are able to provide psychotherapy, including educational
psychotherapy and other complementary therapeutic interventions Geographical location: South West, Wales
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Positive Pathways is committed to providing high–quality residential care in home-like family environments set in residential areas, with maximum opportunity for reintegration into less intensive forms of accommodation and into mainstream community educational, social, and vocational resources. Some of our homes have achieved Outstanding Ofsted reports and several have been operating for more than a decade, with well-established management and staff teams.
We provide safe, caring, nurturing, supportive and thoughtfully-created environments that respect individual rights; meet individual developmental and therapeutic needs; promote personal
development, autonomy, and independence; safeguard the young person and the community from harm; and support family contact and promote positive relationships with family members.
Emphasis is placed on identifying individual needs and building positive and rewarding relationships to meet emotional and developmental needs. We also aim to build optimism and hope for the future. The small numbers in each home ensures that each child receives high levels of staff supervision and support to meet individual need. Individual psychological interventions can be provided as required by the in-house psychologist, who also works closely with external agencies and with the
staff teams in each home regarding care and behavioural management. Close integration between care and therapy is essential to achieving good outcomes due to the critical role play by care staff working with children and young people on a daily basis.
Our Positive Parenting approach to addressing inter-personal and behavioural problems draws heavily on attachment/psychodynamic theories and social cognitive/learning theories.
Positive Pathways Ltd
Company Website: www.pospath.com Contact: Dr Kevin Epps Position: Director & Consultant PsychologistAddress: Positive Pathways Ltd, Park Business Centre, Hastingwood Industrial Park,
Wood Lane, Erdington, Birmingham, B24 9QR Telephone: 0121 270 1066 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Five Ofsted-registered children’s homes (EBD, Mental Health, Mild
Learning Difficulties) and one 16+ supported accommodation.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 6Total number of registered beds: 14Size range of homes: 2 to 3 Age range on admission: 9 to 17 years Specialist service: Mental Health & complex Name & qualifications: Directors: Kevin Epps, PhD., M.Phil., BA (Hons)., HGDip., C.Psychol., CSci; HCPC-
Registered Clinical & Forensic Psychologist, Danielle Epps: DipSW; BSL (Stages 1 & 2); A.E.B Counselling Skills Certificate; HCPC-Registered Social Worker
Registered school: No on-site education provision.Other educational provision: In-house tutoring, where necessary Therapeutic provision: Yes - clinical & forensic psychological assessment & intervention services;
counselling; play & art therapy.Geographical location: West Midlands
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Here at Potton Homes, we provide care for traumatised children aged between 8 and 17 years old (on admission), both male and female, who are assessed to have profound and multiple needs, in terms of their emotional, psychological and attachment development.A supportive and caring environment for children, Potton Homes provides specialist residential care and education for children. Potton homes ensure children and young people with Learning Disabilities and Emotional and Behavioural difficulties have the highest level of therapeutic care and educational support, whilst maintaining an ethos that
is attachment-based, humanistic and integrative. The understanding of the impact of early childhood trauma is delivered by an experienced team in all of our homes.Team members at Potton Homes acknowledge that moving to a new home can be stressful and a difficult experience for young people and their families. Our admission procedure has been designed to minimise the anxieties surrounding a move and where possible, we will conduct thorough transitional arrangements, including a transition into our school, if a place is requested.Potton Homes’ sister company,
Potton Kare Service, are an edge-of-care provision and our team of specialised Family Support Workers and Registered Social Workers are experienced in working with children of all ages. We help families with complex issues and challenges. All referrals are carefully considered, contact our referrals team - [email protected] or telephone 0203 668 2212.
Potton Homes
Company Website: www.potton-homes.co.ukContact: Christine Seecharan Position: Director of CareAddress: 8 Trinity Avenue, Westcliffe, Essex, SS0 7PUTelephone: 01702 333133Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s homesTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Total number of registered beds: 14Size range of homes: 3 – 6 beddedAge range on admission: 8 – 17 years oldSpecialist services: See aboveOther education provision: Potton Independent school. Takes up to 10 children Registered school or other education provision: DfE registered SchoolTherapeutic provision: Clinical psychotherapist, play/art/drama therapist, music therapy, animal
therapy.Geographical location: South East
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Progress is an established independent provider of services for children and young adults with complex needs.Our residential homes in the East and West Midlands, benefit from local Hub support, providing Home and Community Support, Short Breaks, Short-Term Independent Living Accommodation and Community Based Activities. The facilities in each home are carefully adapted to meet the specific needs of the young people there, as well as offering them a modern environment that encourages fun, friendship and personal development. Progress also operates a specialist Fostering agency which provides young people with a stable and
loving home. Foster carers receive 24/7 support and specialist training. With high success rates and a proven track record in placement stability, increasing resilience and reducing dependency, we can blend a range of services together to provide seamless transitions through fostering, residential placements and semi-independent and independent living.Our services deliver outstanding support that is tailored to each individual and changes with them, when needed. We specialise in supporting children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, Severe Learning Difficulties, Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment, Complex
Health Care Needs and Acquired Brain Injury, along with Autism, ADHD and challenging behaviour. As a company, we have also recognised the need for Attachment and Trauma informed practice, which is now integrated across the organisation. Progress develops innovative, bespoke services that are flexible, well planned, value for money and respond to the continually changing Health and Social care agenda..
Company Website: www.progresscare.co.uk Contact: Angeline WestleyPosition: Business Development ManagerAddress: 127 Millfields Road, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV4 6JGTelephone: 01902 561066Fax: 01902 561065Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Homes, Fostering Agency, Short Breaks, Preparation for
Adulthood Apartments, Home & Community Sup-port, Supported Living.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 5Total number of registered beds: 24Size range of homes: 3-7 bedsAge range on admission: 5-17 in children’s (18+ in other services) Specialist service: Complex learning/physical disabilities, Acquired brain injury, complex care,
sensory impairment, autism, challenging behaviour, mental health needs.Therapeutic provision: All staff are trained in Therapeutic Care. Other services: Planned pathways through services to reduce support. Outcome and
transition planning. All packages re-assessed minimum quarterly. Individual bespoke packages designed.
Geographical location: East Midlands, West Midlands
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Progressive Care is a specialist provider of residential care for children, young people and adults, family assessment services, learning disabilities services, family contact and care.
Our Pathways Children’s Residential Service provides residential care and support for children/young people and is outcomes focused.
We provide Transitional Care Services for children aged 12+ to adulthood, supporting transition towards independence and integration into the local community.
We offer the provision of supported group living accommodation for young people aged 16+ to adulthood, providing young people with guidance and support towards independence, and helping sustain their independence within their own home.
The principle objective of our Residential Family Assessment Service is to provide a safe and nurturing environment of residential support, intervention and / or assessment to families, where required.
Our 365 days a year, fully supervised Observational Contact Service ensures the physical safety and emotional well-being of children and assists in building positive relationships between children and other family members.
All our services are overseen and supported by our Therapeutic Team.
Progressive Care
Company Website: www.progressivecare.co.ukContact: Georgia AliPosition: Operations CoordinatorAddress: 51 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield, S9 2AETelephone: 0114 2800 200Fax: 0114 2800 281Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Residential, Supported Living (16+), Family Support and Family
AssessmentGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Children’s Homes, 4 Supported Living and 3 Family AssessmentTotal number of registered beds: 8 Children Homes, 28 Supported Living (16+)Size range of homes: 4-6 bedded children’s homesAge range on admission: 12–17 years Children ‘s Home, 16 years plus Supported Living and
Families.Specialist services: In-house Education, Therapeutic and Enrichment Activities, Functional
skills and ESOL.Other education provision: Asdan registered centre, Pearson and Highfield Awarding Bodies Registered School or other No funding.education provision: Therapeutic provision: NoGeographical location: North West, Yorks & Humberside, East Midlands
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We are invested and passionate in offering every young person who resides with us a safe, stable and welcoming home environment.
Our core values are awareness and respect for oneself, others and the environment. We focus on building healthy routines that promote self-care, self-discipline and resilience, but equally recognise the importance of encouraging creativity and a healthy curiosity about the world we live in. We believe that bringing kindness, humour and fun to everything we do makes for a positive, welcoming and supportive environment, and that this ethos will help equip
our children to get through the challenges that life invariably presents.
We believe in doing things well. We want to give each young person every opportunity to explore and develop their unique talents and realise their potential. We work hard to recognise, promote and celebrate our children’s aptitudes, abilities and endeavours. We undertake to support every young person residing with us to develop into a well-rounded, self-reliant and considerate citizen, who believes they are valued and worthy, based on the knowledge that each and every one of us has something to offer.
Our children each have their own bedroom with an en-suite, comfortable bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets. Each bedroom offers a blank canvas - although in order to create a positive admission and placement, we believe every child should be involved in the decoration and personalisation of their own room in terms of colour, soft furnishings, bedding and personal touches.
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Prosper and Enterprise Ltd
Company Website: N/AContact: Chris WheatcroftPosition: Managing DirectorAddress: Bransfield Manor, Church Lane, Godstone, Surrey, RH9 8BWTelephone: 07887 944978Fax: Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 5Size range of homes: 8-beddedAge range on admission: 7 - 17 yearsSpecialist services: EBDOther education provision: N/ANames & Qualifications Registered Manager: Anisa Munro - NVQ Level 5 (Social Care and Young
Children)Therapeutic provision: NoGeographical location: South East
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The essence of our work at Resolute Care is a commitment to facilitate real personal growth and development in the young people for whom we care. Whilst we are experienced and effective at working with difficult behaviours, we do not allow young people to restrict our work to the realms of mere containment; we are very clear that we act as “Agents of Change” in their lives.
It is through this strong professional orientation that we are able to state unequivocally our expectations that previously unchallenged behaviours such as non-school attendance,
violence, substance misuse, self harm and lack of commitment to change, are not acceptable. Whilst being a powerful statement of expectations and outcomes, our stance is essentially optimistic, since the contention is that individuals can take control of their behaviour – and if they can take control of themselves, then at Resolute Care, with all the environmental and personal support structures to help, we insist they do!
We believe that the prime movers in this process are not systems, dogma or institutions, but people. The keystone is a commitment to
this principle; constantly placing young people alongside individuals who are not only accomplished professionals, but also human beings of integrity, compassion and strength.
Resolute Care
Company Website: www.resolutecare.co.ukContact: Paul BancroftPosition: Managing DirectorAddress: E MidlandsTelephone: 07422 530576Fax: Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3Total number of registered beds: 9Size range of homes: 3 x 3 beddedAge range on admission: 7–17 yearsSpecialist services: Our homes provide Outstanding Care for children and young people
with EBD and ASD.Other education provision: Names & Qualifications: Paul Bancroft ILM Level 5, Kat Brown QCF Level 5Therapeutic provision: Peer supervision and PACE informed practice.Geographical location: East Midlands
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Right-Trak Ltd is an approved provider with several Local Authorities committed to providing the highest quality, child-friendly accommodation, which is safe and secure and responsive to a child/young person’s needs. We work with each child/ young person as a unique individual and develop a package of care appropriate to their age and level of emotional development, enabling them to achieve and grow at their own pace. We provide them with the skills required to prepare them for their adult lives outside of the ‘looked after’ system.
We aim to provide support which will deliver all of the New Quality Standards, with acknowledgment that children/young people are central to the planning processes
which shape their lives. This can be achieved by providing support,which will allow them to develop their self-esteem and confidence by providing new opportunities, ways of looking at lifestyle choices and options through new experiences and by acknowledging a child’s/young person’s right to take risks, in a carefully supported and assessed manner.
We achieve this by delivering an holistic range of quality interventions for children, young people and their families with measurable standards of excellence, imagination, creativity and a strong commitment to the development of our staff. We now have 2 children’s homes, one offers mainstream care and the other offers a therapeutic environment with
a clinical overview.
Our Services:- 24 hr care and supervision, Therapeutic and Psychological Assessments, Individual and group therapy, Clinical supervision of the residential team.Our Success is based on:- Improved Outcomes for looked after Children, Stable Placements (low placement breakdown), Value for money, Smooth and Supported transitions, Increased Partnership and Multi-Agency working, Clinical oversight to practice.
Company Website: www.right-trak.com Contact: Glynis SpriddellPosition: Director/Registered ProviderAddress: C/O Winnovation Training, Houghtons Yard, Shields Road, Byker,
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE6 2YPTelephone: 0191 5801265 / 07860694919Fax: 0191 5801266 Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Home / Therapeutic Residential Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 10Size range of homes: 6 beds eachAge range on admission: Home 1 - is 10 to 17 and Home 2 - is 8 to 11 years on admissionGeographical location: North East
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ROC Northwest Ltd offers residential care, education and domiciliary care for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Learning, Physical Disabilities and complex needs with challenging behaviour.
We have 4 homes in Lancashire.
Aroona (Lancaster) caters for 4 young people with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour, in the main house and also has a self-contained annexe, supporting independent living transition for those young people who require a sole
occupancy placement.
Kirkwood (Padiham) is home to 2 young people with learning/physical disabilities. The home has been converted to include tracking and en-suite fully accessible bathroom.
Tower View (Foulridge) is home to 5 young people with learning disabilities and associated challenging behaviour.
Mountwood Academy (Department of Education registered) caters for boys and girls, aged 8 to 19, with Statements of Special Educational Needs).
We have a 24 hours, 7 days a week, holistic approach to learning, achievement and progress.
We base all learning on the national curriculum, but we modify and personalise it to make it interesting, exciting and relevant to the specific needs of our young people.
We achieved Investors in People Award for the 8th Year running and are accredited with the National Autistic Society.
We have won the LaingBuisson Award for Management Excellence in 2016 and for Children’s Services in 2017.
ROC NW
Company Website: www.rocnorthwest.co.uk Contact: Katie StephensPosition: Head of ServicesAddress: Head Office, Ward Green Lane, Ribchester, PR3 3YBTelephone: 01524 762222 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential care and Education for young people with Learning Disabilities
and associated complex needs. Also for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.
Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 Total number of registered beds: 27 Size range of homes: 1 x 2 bed home (Fully accessible for those with mobility issues) 2 x 5
bed home, 1 x Residential Special School (for 15 young people) (Fully accessible for those with mobility issues) and also day placements for young people within the local area.
Age range on admission: 8 - 19 Specialist service: Specialist Speech & Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.Name and qualifications: TEACCH approach,the SCERTs model and advanced level, use (PECS)
approach and LAMP.Registered school: Mountwood Academy Geographical location: North West
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Ronanda is a family-style children’s home providing a healing and nurturing environment.
We prepare children to return to home/foster care, as soon as it is deemed appropriate.
Ronanda provides security and stability to children with attachment issues, post-traumatic disorders, severe anxiety, Social and emotional difficulties (Emotional behavioural difficulties).
Weekly 1:1 Play therapy, using principles of social pedagogy to help children develop positive attachments, weekly reflection
group work to help children learn to verbalise their feelings. Our work is based on good enough parenting model.
Ronanda Therapeutic Children’s Home
Company Website: www.ronanda.co.ukContact: Amanda LowerPosition: DirectorAddress: 1 Grayling Court, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1LETelephone: 01795 422800Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Family Style Children’s Home providing a healing and
nurturing environment. We use play therapy to help children’s healing process.
Gender: Male onlyTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Age range on admission: 6-15Specialist services: Providing a healing and nurturing environment. Preparing children for
foster placements.Other education provision: We have strong links with local schools (specialist schools).Therapeutic provision: Our care practice and ideologies are firmly rooted in the combined
theories of psychodynamic therapy and the principles of social pedagogy. Holistic therapy, play therapy and providing a healing and nurturing environment.
Geographical location: South East
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Company Website: www.roundhousecare.org Contact: Maurice RyleyPosition: Service ManagerAddress: HednesfordTelephone: 01543 871464Email: [email protected] / [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Residential Children’s Homes Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3Total number of registered beds: 8Size range of homes: 1 x 2 bed, 2 x 3 bedAge range on admission: 6 - 17 yearsSpecialist service: Therapeutic Re Parenting for young people who have attachment issues
or who have experienced trauma. We follow and attachment model based on the work of Dan Hughes/ DDP.
Other Education Provision: None in house - we do support children in school, if appropriate.Name and qualifications: Maurice Ryley Registered Managers Award, Level 1 DDP CertificateTherapeutic provision: Placements are supported by a Clinical Psychologist working with Staff.
Individual therapeutic input can be commissioned, if required.Geographical location: West Midlands
Roundhouse Care Ltd
For 10 years, Roundhouse Care has been offering high quality therapeutic care to young people who have experience of early trauma and abuse, which may have impacted on all areas of their development. We use principles of attachment theory and the work of Dan Hughes/ DDP to create the therapeutic living environment in which to address the feelings and behaviours of young people living with us.
We have a highly experienced management team and a stable core staff team, who are invested in
our model of working with young people.
Key staff are DDP trained and all staff receive therapeutic re parenting training and ongoing support from a DDP qualified Clinical Psychologist.
Direct individual therapeutic work can be commissioned from our psychologist, if appropriate.
We have worked with young people with a wide range of issues such as self- injury, eating disorders, sexually inappropriate behaviours and emotional control issues. We
have excellent outcomes for young people with consistently low rates of young people going missing and restraint and high levels of engagement in education and placement stability. We nurture positive relationships with all agencies who can support our young people and work hard to promote positive relationships with our young people’s birth families and friends.
Ofsted ratings have always been maintained at good or outstanding at all homes.
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Our aim is to provide an individualised placement for Young People with complex needs, who may have experienced trauma, neglect and abuse and we understand that surviving this harm often affects both internal and external worlds. These young people may have additional diagnoses of mild or moderate learning disabilities and/or autism, where it is assessed that they would benefit from the therapeutic milieu and positive behaviour support approach that Rubicon House offers.We advocate that living and learning together, integrated with more formal treatment methods,
will provide the opportunity of more healthy choices in life. Rubicon House provides a safe, warm, nurturing and empowering environment for young people to live in. We aim to help young people achieve their full potential in relation to all aspects and dimensions of their lives including:• The ability to make, maintain and develop relationships• Self-awareness, self-management and positive thinking• A positive self-image and an enhanced self esteem• The highest possible level of academic and vocational achievement
• A sense of personal competence and independenceWe will provide a service that reflects and responds to the individual needs of each child placed at Rubicon House. We also recognise that Young People often show their difficulties in groups and that a healthy functioning group can be powerful in helping a Young Person develop social skills and abilities.
Rubicon Children’s Homes Ltd
Company Website: www.rubiconchildrenshome.co.ukContact: Louise Ellis Position: Director Address: 32 Victoria Park, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5BLTelephone: 01227 375351Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Childrens homeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 5Age range on admission: Up to 17 yearsSpecialist services: Mental Health, EBD, Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, LDOther education provision: Mainstream, SEN, in-house education providedName & Qualifications BA SW, PG Dip Health (OT), RMA, Level 4 CYPRegistered school or other education provision: ASDAN Registered CentreTherapeutic provision: Psychotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Art Therapy, others can be
sourced, where requiredGeographical location: South East
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Change can be a positive experience. This is a consistent message we show through our services, by focusing our childcare efforts on effecting positive change through a consistent, good parenting approach, which creates a safe environment and therapeutic space.We understand that the complex level of needs of our often traumatised young people, means that they can be unable to regulate their behaviours and care well for themselves and are often unable to let others do this for them, or indeed with them.
We understand that their previous life experiences have influenced their presentation and that their behaviours are a normal reaction to their life circumstances accepting, without reservation, their current personality and behaviours as merely a starting point. We work within a practice framework, built around clinically assessed outcome measures that are inclusive of counselling/psychotherapy.Our “community of care” framework ensures that young people are cared for within environments which are founded on many of the principles of a therapeutic setting.
This helps to support the healing process by recognising individual needs, offering differing forms and levels of therapeutic care that are needs based, trauma sensitive and relationship / attachment focussed. Our Core Values, as an organisation, are reflective of those values that would be evident in any safe, healthy and supportive therapeutic living environment and our therapeutic model aims to give our young people an opportunity to develop healthy attachments as a starting point for development.
Company Website: www.sandcastle-care.co.uk Contact: Julie Sloman Position: Referrals and Relationships Manager Address: 49 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 9DJTelephone: 01253 829966 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Childrens Homes - Therapeutic / EBD / Learning DisabilitiesTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 18Total number of registered beds: 53Size range of homes: 3-6 bedded Age range on admission: 7-18Specialist services: Attachment difficulties, Self harming behaviour, CSE, Sexually
inappropriate behaviours, Learning disabilties, ASDName and qualifications: Michael James / Helen Taylor – BACP Registered PsychotherapistsTherapeutic provision: Integrated Psychotherapeutic model based on Person Centred principles
which inform clinically assessed progress and outcomes overseen by an in-house BACP registered psychotherapist.
Geographical location: North West
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Sankofa Care is an experienced Social Care Provider within the Fostering, Permanency, and Residential Services. Through our multi-disciplinary approach, we are uniquely placed to achieve the best possible outcomes for children who have experienced childhood trauma.Holly Lodge provides a safe, secure environment for up to nine children preparing them for a return to a foster, birth family or a move to independent living. Staffed by a team of experienced, dedicated and fully-trained residential care workers, we ensure a homely environment which is safe, fun and stimulating.The needs of young people are
identified, understood and fully met in accordance with individual care plans. Staff development is an ongoing process that ensures that changing needs of young people continue to be met – as described in our Statement of Purpose. We value education and the opportunities it brings; and every young person has a key worker who will ensure they feel listened to and supported during their time at Holly Lodge.Every child accessing our residential care service can determine the decoration of their own bedroom and is given a voice in the running of the house through House Meetings and
‘Have Your Say Forums’.We specialise in working with children and young people who present the following:-• Challenging Behaviours• At risk of sexual exploitation• Emotional and/or behavioural
difficulties • Learning Difficulties (mild and
moderate)• Mental health difficulties
(Depression, Anxiety, self-harm)• Pervasive developmental disorder
(e.g. Aspergers syndrome)
Sankofa Care Ltd
Company Website: www.sankofacare.co.ukContact: Abby Osei-AsibeyPosition: ManagerAddress: Holly Lodge, 16 Edith Road, London, SE25 5PQTelephone: 0203 1379670Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Home working therapeuticallyGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: One Residential Children’s Home (Holly Lodge) with a main building and
an Annexe.Total number of registered beds: 9 beds. Holly Lodge Main building - 5 beds, Annexe - 4 bedsAge range on admission: Holly Lodge: 10-17Specialist services: TherapeuticName & Qualifications: Abby Osei-Asibey – Registered Manager (Business Econ BSc. (Hons), MBA
, Level 5 Health and Social Care) Clinical Lead - Alan Finer Dip Phys Ed, Dip, Ed, MSc, MSc, MPhil, CPyschol, CSci, AFBPsS
Therapeutic provision: YesGeographical location: London
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Satash Community Care is a privately managed organisation which will provide care and support to 4 children/young people with Learning Disabilities and emotional/behavioural difficulties; who may also have mild physical disabilities aged between 5-18 years, managed by a professional and dedicated staff team.
Our philosophy at Satash Community Care Children Services is to place the needs of the children/young people at the heart of our service, by promoting independence and providing care that respects young people’s choice,
rights, privacy and dignity.
We aim to provide the highest levels of care and service to enable our children/young people to achieve their goals. We do this by ensuring our staff are recruited, vetted and trained against a strict framework, with emphasis placed on the quality and continuity of our care workers to provide a stable and secure environment for all children/young people.
We will endeavour to work with the children/young people in accordance with their ‘person centred plan’, which is tailor-made, specific and unique to the individual.
Registered with Ofsted SC462450.
Satash Community Care Project Ltd
Company Website: www.satashcommunitycare.comContact: Logan LoganathanPosition: Registered ManagerAddress: Jasmine Bungalow, 53 Mollands Lane, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6DHTelephone: 01708 851189 / 07956 377298Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s homeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 4Size range of homes: 3x4SQAge range on admission: 5-17Specialist services: Learning disabilities autism associated Mental health needsGeographical location: South East
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Seaside Care Homes Ltd is a pioneering service, which provides specialist care to children and young adults with a wide variety of complex health care needs, either in a home from home environment in one of our purpose adapted bungalows or in their own home or community setting.
We are able to provide long or short-term step down care and short break respite care, as well as rehabilitation, following illness or injury. We can accommodate those who are technology and/or wheelchair dependent. Each child and young person has their care individually planned with the focus on them, both
achieving and having fun whilst in our care.
Our care is delivered by a team of trained support workers supported by Registered Children’s Nurses and Registered Nurses. We work closely with each child’s community or hospital support teams to ensure a seamless service is achieved.
Seaside Care Homes Ltd is owned and directed by Amanda Owen and Sarah Crow, who are experienced Children’s Nurses with over fifty years’ experience between them! We are dually registered by Ofsted and The Care Quality Commission.
Seaside Care Homes Ltd
Company Website: www.seasidecarehomes.co.uk/Contact: Amanda Owen / Sarah Crow / Carole Nevard (Manager)Position: DirectorsAddress: Driftwood Lodge, Woodrows Lane, Clacton-on-Sea Essex,
CO16 8DNTelephone: 01255 426463Email: [email protected] /
[email protected] (Manager) Type of provision: Children’s Residential and Respite Care for Children with complex health
care needs and disabilitiesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 children’s home plus young adult care home Total number of registered beds: 5Size range of homes: 5 bedsAge range on admission: 0-24Specialist services: Complex health care needsName & Qualifications: Amanda Owen RGN RSCN, Sarah Crow RGN, RSCN Community Specialist
Practice BScOther services: Domiciliary CareGeographical location: South East, East & London
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The Lodge staff offer a warm and comfortable home which is child- centred, safe, stimulated and stable. This is done by providing consistent but individual packages of care as part of a clear planning system. The staff team are committed to working alongside children, their families and social workers to ensure a positive experience for all young people placed with us.
The Lodge’s aim is to meet the needs and raise expectations of young people and strive to provide the opportunities that every young person needs to help develop their full potential. We
are able to offer long-term and short-term accommodation for up to four young people, providing individual support through a dedicated keywork model, in order to promote an environment that is centred around the young person and meets each individual’s physical, emotional, educational, social, cultural and spiritual needs.
With a clear model of therapeutic intervention staff are actively engaged in the young person’s emotional, educational and health needs and encourage the young person to become self-motivated, confident and an independent thinker.
Both Staff and Managers work in partnership with social workers, carers and other professionals involved in the young person’s life, to enable a clear and consistent message which is supportive and meaningful.
Serenity Care Homes Ltd
Company Website: wwwContact: Debbie Lymbery (Director), Emma PartingtonPosition: Registered ManagerAddress: The Lodge 101a Lower Ashley Road, Ashley Hordle, New Milton
Hampshire, BH25 5QFTelephone: 01425 614367Email: [email protected] Type of provision: ResidentialGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 4Age range on admission: 12-18Therapeutic provision: Psychodynamic Therapeutic Intervention.Geographical location: South East
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Welcome to Serenity:
Embracing children: Inspiring lives.
Serenity is a place to call home for children and young people ages 8 to 18, who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders, emotional difficulties and challenging behaviour.
Designed with children in mind, this purpose-built accommodation immediately communicates the utmost value which is part and parcel of the child focused experience at Serenity.
The specially designed interior provides the best surrounding which is at once soothing, calming and provides the safest and most caring environment that responds to the needs of young people.
Serenity offers each young person a unique and individually designed private room with a private and fully fitted en-suite facility. They are encouraged to personalise their space and make it their own with their personal belongings or to redecorate with the support of their keyworkers.
Children are at the heart of everything we do. We are recognised and respected as a specialist caring and responsive organisation, who puts service and quality as their prime focus.
The children have full use of the 3 lounges for relaxing, educating or socialising and are invited to make full use of the facilities which includes computers, books, television and a variety of games and activities.
Serenity Specialist Care Ltd
Company Website: www.serenity-homes.co.ukContact: Sofia Younis and Waqar AhmedPosition: Director of Care & Business Development ManagerAddress: Dominion Court, 43 Station Road, Solihull, B91 3RTTelephone: 0121 690 3781Email: [email protected] and [email protected] of provision: Children’s Residential HomeTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 4Size range of homes: 1x4 bedAge range on admission: 8 to 18 years (Ofsted Approval)Specialist services: Autism and LDTherapeutic provision: Sensory room, music therapy room, counsellingGeographical location: West Midlands
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Shalamar Children’s Home, Isola, is based in a large house in rural Essex. We are a residential children’s home with a therapeutic approach. Our aim is to resolve issues in young people and not to merely contain them. We achieve this by using Attachment based care and to look for the communication behind any behaviour. We nurture and understand the child using empathy as one of our key tools.
Shalamar’s work looks to change the negative way that young people view themselves and the adults around them. Through attachment based nurture, we restore their
self-belief and provide positive experiences with adults who care.
We also provide a psycho-dynamic behavioural approach, which is worked alongside the attachment framework, where we bring the unconscious to the conscious. This allows the young people to understand why they are feeling and acting the way they are and is the first step to taking control of their actions.
We understand that many children who display challenging behaviour have had trauma at some point in their life. This usually manifests
itself in emotional developmental delay. It is at this age that we treat the young person, and base our expectations on. This creates a realistic and settled environment for the young person who can succeed and receive praise for their work and efforts.
Shalamar Children Limited
Company Website: www.shalamarchildren.co.ukContact: Anita ConnorPosition: Home ManagerAddress: Isola, Ellis Road, Boxted, Colchester, CO4 5RNTelephone: 01206 273404Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s Home with a Therapeutic Approach.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 4Size range of homes: 4Age range on admission: 6-16Specialist services: Therapeutic ApproachOther education provision: One to One alternative provision – Activity and pedagogy basedName & Qualifications: Anita Connor. Level 3 NVQ Health and Social Care , Foundation Degree
– Therapeutic Communication in Therapeutic Organisations, Essential Supervision Skills, currently undertaking Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
Therapeutic provision: Winnicott model care based (emotional holding), behaviour (psychoanalytic). Psychodynamic based supervision and Play Therapy.
Geographical location: Eastern
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Silverlining Childcare is committed to providing excellent care and education, and a safe warm caring environment for young people both male/ female aged 11 -18 with EBD, thereby enabling and empowering young people to express their cultural, ethnic, religious, sexual or social diversity.
We provide a structured, stimulating, caring and safe environment that is free from any prejudices and which offers young people the opportunity to be listened to and express their wishes, feelings and needs. We ensure that the care, education,
health and therapeutic needs of the individual child are identified and met through well thought-out and detailed placement plans, involving all significant others and taking into account the young person’s wishes and feelings.
Silverlining Childcare Ltd
Company Website: [email protected]: Tanya HumphriesPosition: Service ManagerAddress: 59A Litchfield Street, Walsall, WS4 2BXTelephone: 01922 625439 / 07944 507131Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s residential homesTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 7Size range of homes: 3 & 4 bedAge range on admission: 11-17Specialist services: Other education provision: Name & Qualifications: Therapeutic provision: Geographical location: West Midlands
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We offer an emotionally containing and therapeutic home environment for young people aged between 10 and 18 years, offering both short and long-term placements of children and young people of both sexes.
We provide therapeutic global assessments and interventions which can enable significant changes in the behaviours of the most challenging child or young person, not suited to fostering, and who is difficult to place within existing provision.
Our service is classed as a Highly Specialised Service, which should be seen as part of a continuum of care for children, young people and families.
We work with children and young people who challenge the systems they live within and who may present with highly complex and risky behaviours. For example, they may be a risk to self or others and presenting with offending behaviours, such as fire setting or sexual harming; they may have early experiences of trauma and abuse and have developed dysfunctional coping strategies;
they may have all these things and also have a significant mental health issue or a learning difficulty, which means that they are ultimately difficult to place.
The primary therapeutic approach for Carlile House is psychodynamic in nature and within this approach, we offer a wide range of other specific interventions. A child or young person’s care will be planned on their individual presenting needs, meaning that every care package is bespoke and specifically tailored.
Shyne Together Ltd
Company Website: www.shyne.me.ukContact: Carmen Kiffin Position: Registered ManagerAddress: 26 Carlile Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3DWTelephone: 0115 9870797Email: [email protected] number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: SmallAge range on admission: 10-18Geographical location: East Midlands
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At SOLACE CARE CHILDREN HOME we are passionate about making a difference to young people we support and are proud to offer the highest quality care, utilising the best practice alongside our own innovative and robust values.Solace Care offers placements for emergency, short/medium/long-term stays. Some day emergency referrals can also be accepted upon matching with current placements.Solace Care Children Home is based in Edmonton, Greater London at Enfield Borough. We have spacious, well adapted home with four-bed facilities, which is open to children between the ages of 10 and 17, who
have complex behavioural needs. Our Home has been specifically designed to be homely, comfortable and welcoming, enabling the young people in our care to feel safe and looked after.We offer everything that you’d expect to find in a modern family home, balanced alongside relevant modifications, enabling us to provide the best care for individuals’ needs.Our bedrooms are single-occupancy, providing privacy and tranquillity for each young person we care for.
SOLACE
Company Website: www.solacecarepartners.co.ukContact: Uhmer AhmedPosition: DirectorAddress: 8th Floor, Wentworth House, 350 Eastern Avenue, London, IG2 6NWTelephone: 0208 8031288Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s Homes - Emotional Behaviour DisorderTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 8Age range on admission: 10 - 17 yearsName and Qualifications: All Managers and Directors qualified beyond minimum requirements.
Information on request.Therapeutic Provision: Arranged on request.Other Services: Arranged on request.Geographical location: London
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Solent Child Care provides a short-term Residential service, offering a unique home-like environment in rural locations, for children and young people requiring 24-hour care and support. We have a skilled, qualified, nurturing and resilient staff team, who have all undertaken Therapeutic parenting training.Solent Child Care offers the opportunity for local authorities to place same day, providing placements; to allow time for a longer-term placement to be sourced which meets the needs of the individual, to prevent further breakdown of placements and trauma to the children and young
people. Solent Child Care works with the view of young people being able to step down to return to a fostering environment. We will also support Foster Carers, where appropriate, or the child’s family again, if appropriate, for the child or young person to return home.Young people will benefit from individual programs that are appropriate to them, with boundaries, routines and structure, including maintaining education provision, structured activity programs and meaningful 1-1 time. Solent Child Care focuses on stabilising, managing and changing behaviors in a nurturing homely
environment, to allow the children and young people opportunity, build self-esteem and safe relationships with adults during a period of planned stability.Solent child care will work together with all agencies and the young person to ensure transition from the home is planned in the best interests of the child.
Solent Child Care Ltd
Company Website: www.solentchildcare.co.ukContact: Andrea DoddsPosition: DirectorAddress: Fullwell Lane, Somerset, BA11 4LQTelephone: 07876 040739 (24 hr referral line)Email: [email protected] of provision: Short-term Residential Children’s Home, EBDTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 4 (2 x 2 bed)Age range on admission: 6-17Geographical location: South West & South East
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We have fundamental beliefs that characterise an innovative approach to the nurture and personal development of the young people in our care.
We create a unique blend of health, care and education with a 24hr positive, personalised learning culture and a ‘no limits’ philosophy, which supports our belief in the successful positive change and development of the children and young people in our care.
We take personalisation to a new level, relying on re-exciting children with the idea of learning
starting from strengths, interests, talents and passions, achieving the highest standard of educational achievement and making the curriculum fit the student. A crucial partner to personalisation of learning is a keen sense of nurturing care by trusted adults. Through our successful systemic working with all aspects of a child’s life, including families, we are able to demonstrate substantial medium to long-term cost savings to Local Authorities, and we never return to Local Authorities for add-ons to our fees.
We are extremely highly regarded by social workers and placement teams. At Avocet House, we have maintained our “Outstanding” rating on all Ofsted criteria, in both education and social care inspections since its original award in 2009. Turnstone House, having only opened in October 2012, was judged as an ‘Outstanding’ school and children’s home on all Ofsted criteria in May 2017.
Company Website: www.specialisteducation.co.uk Contact: Vicki Collings (Avocet House) and Georgia Guy (Turnstone House) Position: Principal Address: The Old Vicarage, School Lane, Heckingham, Norfolk, NR14 6QPTelephone: Avocet House 01508 549320 / Turnstone House 01508 517000Fax: Avocet House 01508 549164 / Turnstone House 01508 518678 Email: [email protected]
[email protected] of provision: Dual Registered Children’s Homes and Residential Special Schools for hard to
place children with complex social, emotional and mental health needs(SEMH), specific learning difficulties, attachment issues and sexualised behaviour.
Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 16 Size range of homes: 8 bed homes in large buildings and grounds Age range on admission: 8 - 14 with flexibility for appropriate referrals Specialist service: Highly specialised holistic therapeutic residential care and education with 1:1
personalised learning and care programmes for hard to place SEMH needs children. Systemic family working.
Registered school: Both Avocet House and Turnstone House are dual registered Therapeutic provision: Systemic psychotherapist, child and adolescent psychiatrist, educational
psychologist, plus a range of bespoke individual therapies and direct access to Speech and Language, CBT, EDMR, counselling, etc.
Geographical location: East
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Springfield Road provides specialist care for adolescents who require high staff/client ratio. Our unique strength is our philosophy, ‘Helping Families in a child focused way, by taking a Systemic approach and reframing Young People’s behaviour, as an understandable response to a difficult set of circumstances.
We have access to a systemic family psychotherapist on a daily basis for consultation and therapy. Staff provide 24 hour supervision for both crisis or planned placements.
We are family run and offer an individual package of care. We work very closely with the young people’s families, as well as with other professionals.
Springfield Road Children’s Homes Ltd
Company Website: www.springfieldroadchildrenshomes.co.uk Contact: Jane Jarrett and Emma Martin Position: Proprietor Address: 19 Holliers Hill, Bexhill On Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2DE Telephone: 01424 224343 Fax: 01424 810249Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Home for young people with emotional and behavioural
problems Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 4 Age range on admission: 10-18 Specialist service: Specialist Service Name and qualifications: Jane Jarrett BA(Hons) & MSc “Systemic Family Psychotherapist” Other education provision: We have close links with a local special school “Headstart” Therapeutic provision: Yes Geographical location: South East
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St Hill House is committed to the protection, welfare, growth and development of all young people placed in our care.
We provide care and accommodation to a range of vulnerable children, including those with educational and behavioural problems, emotional behavioural difficulties (EBD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), autistic spectrum disorders and other special needs.
We promote the development of meaningful relationships for young people, based on core values of dignity, mutual respect, good parenting, independence, privacy, choice and fulfillment.
At St Hills, we provide a high standard of accommodation which is always homely and comfortable. Supportive leadership of our highly trained staff team encourage positive reinforcement every day and we ensure our young people have every opportunity to extend their personal growth. We offer residential placements to a maximum of 5 young people of any gender, aged 10 – 17 years on admission.
We believe in setting fair boundaries, in consultation with our young people. We agree and establish a clear expectation of positive and constructive behaviour to be followed by all, including staff
and we create routines in support of these agreements. Unacceptable behaviour is always identified and challenged, then positively worked with in a restorative atmosphere, identifying what needs to be implemented to tackle negative behaviour to try and ensure there is no repeat of the initial breakdown.
We always tailor individual programmes to meet specific needs, reviewed constantly to benefit our young people.
St Hill Establishments Ltd
Company Website: www.sthillest.co.ukContact: Tracey HillPosition: Registered Homes ManagerAddress: St Hill House, 346 Beverley Road, Hull, HU5 1LHTelephone: 01482 343969Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 5Age range on admission: 10 - 17 yearsSpecialist service: Emotional Behavioural and severe Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum
Disorder and other special needs.Name and qualifications: All management and staff are professionally qualified above and beyond
requirements.Other education provision: Strong links with local schools.Therapeutic provision: Geographical location: Yorks & Humberside
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Stanfield Care Services Ltd
Company Website: www.stanfieldcare.co.ukContact: Robin Smith & Anthony WaltersPosition: Director Address: Unit 6,Cukoo Wharf, 435 Lichfield Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 7SS Telephone: 0121 554 9077 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential CareGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 6 Age range on admission: 10 - under 18 Specialist service: Specialist serviceName and qualifications: QCF level 5 or equivalent, Workforce Diploma level 3 or equivalent and
relevant safeguarding trainingOther education provision: Newbury Independent School, Unit 7, 435 Lichfield Road, Aston,
Birmingham, B6 7SS. Mainstream and where necessary, we provide an EBSD Qualified Teacher
Geographical location: East Midlands, Eastern
The ethos of Stanfield Care Service is to offer a continuous and individual service, based upon quality care, education and health, for every child, regardless of age or circumstance. We have a commitment to the protection, welfare, growth and development of all young people. Through policy, procedures, training and the behaviour of all involved in our organisation, these values and beliefs are promoted. We aim to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our young people.‘The strategy at Stanfield Care Services is to have high expectations of both staff and young people, to ensure individuals make maximum
achievements’. We subscribe fully to promoting and advancing children’s rights, in conjunction with the Quality Standards of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.In addition, we subscribe to a holistic approach of aiming to provide a positive service to the young people we care for. This means providing positive adult role models, good carers, broad leisure and recreational opportunities. The service aims to be one of an inclusive environment of giving, rather than taking away and of developing realistic boundaries set in context of the young person’s
prevailing circumstances.To augment the above and through care planning, we work in partnership with others to meet discreet needs of young people, for example psychological, emotional, health needs etc.The duration of a young person’s placement is subject to their individual needs, as outlined in their Care Plan and Child’s Placement Plan.
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Step-A-Side was created in 1999 and has established an excellent reputation for providing high quality care and support services for children and younger adults.
Many of the young people living with, or supported by, Step-A-Side have a range of very complex needs, including emotional and behavioural difficulties, challenging behaviours, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, inappropriate sexualized behaviours and complex physical / learning disabilities. We have extensively trained and experienced staff teams, who ensure that they receive the best quality care in
stable and nurturing environments.
In addition to our residential children’s services, we offer both Supported Living Placements and ‘Outreach’ support services for 16+ year olds. These CQC registered services provide ‘outreach support’ for vulnerable children and their families in their own homes and bespoke, person-centered support packages for young people as they move into adulthood.
Step-A-Side
Company Website: www.stepasidecare.comContact: Rachel CarwardinePosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: 29 Market Place, Coleford, Glos. GL14 8AATelephone: 01594 501230Fax: 01594 835874Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential Children’s homeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 3 Total number of registered beds: 9 (plus 4 CSSIW)Size range of homes: 4-5 bedsAge range on admission: 8-17 yearsSpecialist services: Therapeutic care packages for children and young people experiencing
EBD, LD, ASD, challenging behaviours.1:1 placements, when necessary.Other education provision: In-house home tuition provided, when requiredTherapeutic provision: Individual therapeutic packages tailored to meet the child’s needs. Initial
Psychological assessments for all placements. Therapeutic Behaviour Support Plans prepared by the external psychology team for all children in placement, which are regularly reviewed.
Other services: Residential short breaks for disabled childrenGeographical location: South West and Wales
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Supporting Futures has been in operation since September 2009. We are a provider of high quality residential care for children and young people across the North West. Our single home is situated in Liverpool. The home is a 4 placement Group home for Children and Young People 8-17 on admission.
We deliver high quality bespoke care packages for Individual young people. We provide a supportive, caring and safe environment, through the work of a skilled, competent and empathic staff team with a focus on enabling children
and young people to achieve. We have a proven track record on delivering high quality of Care and evidencing achieved Positive Outcomes for Children and Young People.
Supporting Futures
Company Website: Contact: Ryan DeverPosition: Registered ManagerAddress: 39 Ellerslie Road, Tuebrook, Liverpool, L13 8ARTelephone: 0151 287 0392 - 07535 016638Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 4Size range of homes: Medium sized home for up to 4 Children and Young PeopleAge range on admission: 8-17 yearsSpecialist services: EBD, LD,Name & Qualifications: Management and Staff qualified from Level 3 – Level 5 Therapeutic provision: Therapeutic services available, delivered bespokeGeographical location: North West
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SWAAY was established in 1989, and is recognised as one of the leading specialist therapeutic providers of care for boys and young males, who have displayed sexually harmful behaviour.Based in the Thames Valley, we work with 11-21 year olds, who have engaged in inappropriate sexual behaviour and who have often suffered multiple forms of abuse.We work to reduce the risk these young people pose, meet their complex needs and help them manage their physical and behavioural difficulties, so they can leave their past traumas behind, build healthy relationships and lead responsible and rewarding adult lives. Our model is a multi-dimensional one which
recognises the trauma and attachment difficulties our young people often experience. We adhere to Restorative Justice principles, working closely with local agencies. We utilise a dyadicdevelopmental practice (PACE) approach.Key Stage 3 & 4 Education for our young people is provided by our Independent School, Cressex Lodge, offering a full curriculum through our qualified and specialist teaching staff. We are very successful in preparing for, and supporting, young people in local College placements.We have a large in-house therapeutic team consisting of Forensic Psychologists, CBT, EMDR, Art, Play, SLT, and Family Therapists, as
well as Consultant Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology. We continue to contribute to this specialist field through academic articles, presentation workshops and training events. In addition, we offer a community service of assessment and therapeutic intervention led by Rachel Edwards, Chartered Forensic Psychologist, this has helped support young people and their birth, adopted and foster families.
Swaay Child and Adolescent Services Ltd
Company Website: www.swaay.co.ukContact: Andrew BraithwaitePosition: Referrals and Contracts OfficerAddress: PO Box 2929, Earley, Reading, RG6 7XQTelephone: 01189 261010Fax: 01189 665454Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential, Education and TherapeuticGender: MaleTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 7 Total number of registered beds: 24Size range of homes: 2-4Age range on admission: 11-21Specialist services: Integrated Residential Care, Education & Therapy for children displaying
SHB (Sexual Harmful Behaviours)Other education provision: Registered Independent SchoolName & Qualifications: Refer to website for extensive listRegistered school or Other education provision: Registered Independent School Therapeutic provision: Individual and group work sessions/programmes by in-house clinicians.Other services: Community assessment and intervention team (males and females)Geographical location: South East
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We are a provider of a residential children’s home for children and young people aged between 8-17 years of age, who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Tab Care & Support Ltd
Company Website: Contact: Anthony WillmorePosition: DirectorAddress: 93 Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 4JUTelephone: 0151 2919174Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s Residential HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: 5-bed propertyAge range on admission: 8-17 yearsSpecialist services: No.Other education provision: N/ATherapeutic provision: Sub-contracted to CCATS.Geographical location: North West
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The Beech House is a therapeutic residential care home based in Surrey, with education and therapy on-site. Both taking place in separate buildings to the main home. It is on a large plot with excellent access to local amenities, sports facilities and transport links.
We aim to provide a safe, holistic and nurturing environment with a high standard of accommodation, therapeutic interventions and care for children and young people; coupled with a full curriculum on offer for the young people to access at their own level/ability.
We will put in a framework of promoting children’s well-being, health (both physical and mental) and empowering them to achieve the best they can in life. The Beech House is registered to provide a specialist therapeutic care service for children and young people of both sexes aged 10 to 18.
Each young person will have a key work team, who will ensure all their needs are met. The staff are working consistently with them, in-keeping with the boundaries and care plan.
Our staff have regular training and supervision - both clinical and from their line manager. Coupled with monthly training focused on working more therapeutically with the young people.
We recently received a Good rating from Ofsted.
The Beech House
Company Website: www.thebeechhousesurrey.co.ukContact: Camilla McInnesPosition: DirectorAddress: 191-193 High StreetTelephone: 0208 2247467Fax: Email: [email protected] of provision: EBD Residential Children’s home with Therapy and Education on site.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: 6Age range on admission: 10-18 yearsSpecialist services: TherapeuticOther education provision: The Beech House SchoolName & Qualifications: Camilla McInnesRegistered school or Other education provision: YesTherapeutic provision: YesOther services: Geographical location: South East
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We have a long-serving committed staff team who, as well as receiving all the mandatory training, receive additional training on attachment, assessment and planned interventions.
As with all children with attachment issues, we assess and address behavioural issues at their emotional age rather than their chronological age. We operate a highly structured and supervised environment, based on rewarding positive behaviour. We believe in working in small achievable steps. We implement star/incentive charts, which target negative behaviour.
We understand the child’s behaviour through child development and manage presenting behaviour.
Simultaneously in our approach to parenting the child, we use the child development model and attachment theory. Within this we recognise the need for consistency.
We provide a highly nurturing home, which instils set routines. We believe that supporting our children in education is extremely important and will go “above and beyond” to support and address any behavioural issues.We are proud that we are not a “heads on beds” company, we are very particular when we receive
referrals and make sure that any new child will be a good “fit”.
We have, for the past four years, received “outstanding” when we have been inspected by Ofsted.
The Hollies (T/a Care Home Ltd)
Company Website: www.Contact: Jacquie MinoguePosition: Registered Manager and DirectorAddress: Telephone: 0151 2596145Fax: Email: [email protected] of provision: ResidentialGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: 4-bedded and 2-beddedAge range on admission: Between 8 & 10 yearsSpecialist services: Specialise in children with Attachment issues.Other education provision: Name & Qualifications: Registered school or Other education provision: Therapeutic provision: YesOther services: Geographical location: North West
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The PLACE Young People’s Company provides specialist Therapeutic Care utilising a therapeutic parenting model of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy.
We are based in rural Leicestershire and provide high quality, nurturing care for young people aged 6-18, to assist them to overcome past trauma and attachment difficulties. We currently have four 4-bed and one 2-bed children’s homes set in the beautiful countryside, providing a safe and nurturing environment for young people to develop and repair. Further homes are under development.
Our model and way of working provides high levels of support and structure for young people. Our homes and school have on site livestock (chickens, ponies etc.) to help young people’s attachment needs. We work hard to help young people repair and if possible, return to family settings or independent settings.
We have Ofsted Registered schooling for young people aged 7-18, which provides attachment based learning which is 10 minutes from each of our homes.
The PLACE is run by highly experienced directors and senior management team with extensive
CAMHS, Social care, Residential and educational experience. The homes and school are supported by our specialist services team and Therapeutic lead, including MBACP accredited child Psychotherapist. The team are trained in a range of accredited therapeutic interventions, including MST, CBT, DBT, DDP, NLP and family therapy. The team provides consultation, support and training to the team and are also commissioned for specialist direct work and assessment.
The PLACE Young People’s Company Ltd
Company Website: www.theplace-care.co.ukContact: John Steward and Alex AstillPosition: Operations Director & Responsible IndividualAddress: Belvoir Farmhouse, Belvoir Farm, Woolsthorpe Road, Redmile,
Nottingham NG13 0GNTelephone: Main referral No. 01949 836531Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Therapeutic Residential Children’s Homes, Independent Schools, Activity
Respite, 16+ CSE Service, Specialist Services.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 7 Total number of registered beds: 18Size range of homes: 4 x 4 bedded, 1 x 2 beddedAge range on admission: 6-18Specialist services: 1:1 Staffing ratios (on request) and therapeutic care based on DDP
Parenting model, EBD, Sexually Inappropriate Behaviours, CSE, Attachment Disorders. Specialist assessments, direct work and family work, PACE Model.
Registered school or other Ofsted Registered PLACE Independent Schooleducation provision: Therapeutic Provision: Specialist services team, provides range of therapeutic interventions,
assessments, training and consultation.Geographical location: East Midlands
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TVRS support children and young people aged (8yrs – 18yrs) with learning disabilities, challenging behaviours and those with autistic spectrum conditions in our home.
Our home environment is warm, welcoming and safe, adequately staffed with a team of experienced qualified workers. Each child or young person has a person-centre care plan in place that reflects their needs, feeling and wishes in a way that makes sense to them, and using communication tools specific to the child/young person.
Our aim is to provide a safe place where young people can experience consistent and secure boundaries
which support individual growth and achievement. We provide high-quality placements meeting individual needs, education, social, psychological and health care, supporting improved and evidenced outcomes.
Our support ranges from short-term breaks, medium breaks, long-term care to full-time residential placements. TVRS put young people first and build and maintain positive relationships.
Our recent Ofsted report states “Young people receive individually tailored care and are thriving in this service. They are making excellent progress in many aspects
of their well-being, particularly in their ability to self-regulate their behavior and engage more positively with other people, new experiences and learning. Parents praise the quality of care and the positive impact that the home has had on their children.”
TVRS also operate an off-site centre that residents are able to access. The centre includes a sensory room, IT area, chill out zone, table football and much more.
The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) Ltd
Company Website: www.tvrs-cares.comContact: Audrey JosephPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: The Granary, 80 Abbey Road, Barking, IG11 7BTTelephone: 020 8215 0021Email: [email protected] of provision: ResidentialTotal number of childrens’ homes 1 (TVRS will be expanding the service to incorporate an additional 2and other services: homes both with 4 bedrooms) Total number of registered beds: 5Size range of homes: 5 bedrooms over 3 floorsAge range on admission: 8-18 yearsSpecialist services: A minimum 1:1 support at all times, including waking nights. Complex
learning and behavioural needs including, Autistic Spectrum Disorders/Asperger Syndrome/ADHD.
Other education provision: Bespoke packages can be arranged on request, call for further information.
Name & Qualifications: All Managers and senior staff either hold or are in the process of gaining their level 5.
Registered school or other Education provision can be provided on a bespoke, tailored request,education provision: call for further information.Therapeutic provision: Therapeutic interventions can be bespoke, implemented and tailored on
request.Other services: Please call to discuss your needs and the potential of a bespoke package.Geographical location: South East, London
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Company Website: www.timeouthomes.co.ukContact: Dominic MacauleyPosition: Managing DirectorAddress: Unit 2, Ripponden Mill, Mill Fold, Ripponden, HX6 4DHTelephone: 01422 820510Email: [email protected] of provision: Therapeutic Residential Children’s HomesGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 14 Total number of registered beds: 23 beds Age range on admission: 8 to 17 years Specialist service: Therapeutic Residential Care for children requiring solo or dual occupancy
homes.Name and qualifications: Dclin.Psy: DipSW: B,ed; BSc; MPsych, MCAT, BAPT, BAATRegistered schools: Elland House School, Royton, Lancashire - Key Stage 3
Riverbank Junior School, Ripponden, West Yorkshire - Key Stage 1 & 2
Other education provision: Post 16 package of supportTherapeutic provision: Clinical lead (creative arts psychotherapist/Movement Psychotherapist);
Art psychotherapist; Consultant Clinical Psychologist; Clinical Psychologist; Therapeutic Social Worker, Play Therapist.
Other services: Consultation; Team Meetings; Training ; Direct 1:1 sessions; Reflective practice, Story stem assessment profile; Psychometric Assessments (including EMDR, AIM/WISC,CBT,DBT).
Geographical location: North West, Yorks & Humberside
TimeOut Children’s Homes
At Timeout, we are a family run organisation and our ethos and philosophy is based on a systemic approach to promoting the child’s emotional well-being. We specialise in 1:1 care in both solo and dual occupancy homes. We ensure that a holistic approach guides all aspects of the child’s development, whether it is in education, therapy or therapeutic care. By tracing the child’s footprint, we can gather the necessary information to inform our practice to assist the child’s recovery.
To define systemic, we believe that everyone who is involved in the child’s progress has an understanding of the impact of abuse and neglect and its demonstration in current behaviours. This is communicated via training, consultation & reflective practice that is led by our clinical team.
Children’s therapeutic needs are often most effectively met by the development of a safe, consistent and nurturing relationship, with a trusted adult. The promotion of this relationship is the primary therapeutic goal for each child placed.
Our aim is to ensure that each child receives an individualised treatment plan which evidences their progress and changes in behaviour. The clinical information guides the team and allows informed decision-making on interventions and strategies. We ensure that this progress is shared and explained with the nominated professionals to guarantee transparency.
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T Junction consists of two small children’s homes on the outskirts of Leicester, each offering placements for up to 3 young people aged between 7-18 years.
One of our homes is named Eastside and specialises in the care of younger children who have suffered sexual abuse. The other is named Westside and offers accommodation primarily for adolescents who have suffered significant trauma or neglect in their early years and are unlikely to manage the demands of foster family dynamics.
Our homes are comfortable and welcoming places, with soft sofas and squishy cushions, clean kitchens, and good smells of baking. A safe haven and secure base for every child and young person who lives there. A place with spaces to have fun - and also to have those quieter times.
Our homes are designed to give children and young people the privacy of their own bedroom, decorated in a way that appeals to them, in areas where other families live, near parks and shops, with places to ride bikes and play games - and make friends.
T-junction was set up in 2017 by Tim Clare, who was himself in care and who has a powerful vision of what children need to feel good about themselves in a care home. He was supported by Cydeena Bonner (RM) who was a foster carer for 15 years, before entering the residential sector.
T-Junction Children’s Services
Company Website: www.tjunctionchildrensservices.co.ukContact: Tim ClarePosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: 3 Field Leys Way, Birstall, Leicestershire, LE4 3ELTelephone: 07504 561288Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Children’s HomeTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Total number of registered beds: 6Size range of homes: 2 x 3 beddedAge range on admission: 7 - 18Specialist services: EBDGeographical location: East Midlands
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Total Care Matters is a dedicated provider of residential care services for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties aged 8-17. Our four homes are situated in the East Midlands, and we pride ourselves on providing excellence in residential childcare.
We are passionate about providing authentic care in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment from which the young people can fulfil their potential.
Our pragmatic approach to care and education, allows us to tailor the plans for the children to their individual needs.
We believe that the young people that we are fortunate enough to care for, should have a direct involvement in formulating their care plans, so as to take ownership of their care.
Our staff team shares this common goal, with the ultimate aim of helping the young people achieve a positive future.
Total Care Matters Ltd
Company Website: www.totalcarematters.co.ukContact: Nasir HyderPosition: Responsible IndividualAddress: 230 Bathley Street, The Meadows, Nottingham, NG2 2ERTelephone: 07534 968151Email: [email protected] of provision: Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD). Emergency and
short notice placements accommodated.Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 4 Total number of registered beds: 13Size range of homes: The homes are large properties often in suburban locations. The homes
are typically with 3 registered beds. One home has 4 registered beds.Age range on admission: Age range is 8- 17 years. We are not registered to accommodate young
people over the age 18 years.Specialist services: SEBD Residential Child Care, Self-Harming, Missing from Care episodes,
Substance misuse, CSE, Attachment issues, Outreach, Autism Spectrum, Learning Difficulties
Therapeutic provision: A range of therapeutic provisions is provided.Geographical location: East Midlands
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Tree House Care offers short, medium and long-term placements, as well as transition to adulthood for children/young people with a diagnosed learning disability.
Registered for seven children of either gender, Dean & Grove Children’s Home is made up of two semi-detached cottages which are separate with no adjoining door, providing flexibilty.
How many Children’s homes can make the following claims? Rated Outstanding by OFSTED 2015/2016 and again in 2017.
All permanent full time staff are NVQ Level 3 qualified, or above.
90% of Relief Staff are qualified to the same level.
No Agency Staff.
The same Manager in place since 2007.
Low staff turnover.
All permanent staff trained in Makaton and PECS.
All staff trained in attachment and trauma therapy.
All staff trained in caring for autistic children.
School attendance above the National Average of 95% for all children.
Excellent placement stability for children.
All children involved in local community activities.
No placement breakdown for over seven years.
We can provide bespoke packages of care tailored to individual need.
The cottages are situated at the heart of North East Lincolnshire, close to Grimsby Town centre and within a ten minute walk from the bus and railway stations, central library, shops and restaurants. Less than an hour from South Yorkshire.
Tree House Care
Company Website: www.treehousecare.orgContact: Hugh Mellett / Kim TreacherPosition: Director of Operations / Registered ManagerAddress: The Old Vicarage, 17 Heneage Road, Grimsby, NE Lincs, DN32 9DZTelephone: 01472 598334Fax: 01472 598335Email: Referrals: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Residential HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 7Size range of homes: SmallAge range on admission: 5-17Specialist services: YesTherapeutic provision: Yes - We specialise in looking after children with autism, learning
disabilities and challenging behaviour.Geographical location: Yorks & Humberside
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TulipCare provides high quality therapeutic care and education for 52 weeks a year, in our small and nurturing Homes for females only, with complex needs.
Our Homes are located in Semi-Rural Location, Darenth Kent/London Border and Urban Location, Ilford Essex/East London Border.
Our Homely environments and therapeutic care aim to keep our children safe and develop their capacity to grow into responsible individuals. We have a genuine commitment to high standards and always put the children first,
therefore providing a tangible and outcome-based service.
Our service is supported by our Clinical Psychology Team led by a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with a special interest in children and young people. We aim to deliver outstanding outcomes for all children and young people under our care.
Please call 07968 090090 to discuss your referral further.
Company Website: www.tulipcare.co.ukContact: Sabiha MusaPosition: Children’s ServicesAddress: Head Office, 19-20 Bourne Court, Southend Road,
Woodford Green, IG8 8HDTelephone: M: 07968 090090 T: 0845 094 3550Fax: 0845 094 3551Email: [email protected] of provision: Registered Children’s Homes & DfE Residential Special SchoolsGender: Female Only/Specialist Female Only ProvisionTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 2 Children’s homes and 2 SchoolsTotal number of registered beds: 9Size range of homes: 5 Bed (Female only) and 4 Bed (Female only)Age range on admission: 8 - 17Specialist service: Specialist Female Only Therapeutic Residential Care & Education. SEBD-
Complex Needs.Name and qualifications: BA (Hons) in Childhood Studies, Youth Justice, Drama and also Child Youth. L5
Diploma in Leadership & Social Care CYP, MA in Drama Therapy and also Social Work.
Registered school: DfE Registered Special SchoolsOther education provision: Good links with local mainstream schoolsTherapeutic provision: Therapeutic Provision - Therapeutic Community. Other Services: Clincial Psychology Team, Educational Psychologist, Art & Play Therapy,
Counselling & a range of other therapies.Geographical location: Eastern, South East, London
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United Children’s Services
Company Website: www.unitedcs.co.uk Contact: Wayne Parkes Position: Head of Services / Responsible IndividualAddress: 14 Faire Road, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8EA Telephone: 01455 271306 (Mobile) 07808 155473 Fax: 01455 271954 Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Homes Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes 5 Children’s Homes and a therapy service and other services: Total number of registered beds: 21 Size range of homes: 3-6 beds Age range on admission: 8 - 18 years Specialist service: Therapeutic residential care placements Therapeutic provision: Therapy CentreOther services: Other servicesGeographical location: East Midlands
United Children’s Services is a Residential service that integrates the provision with Therapeutic support to Children and Young People with Social, emotional and mental health issues. We have five registered children’s homes and a total of 21 residential placements. Staffing levels provide 1:1 care and 2:1 ,when required. All staff receive training, as required by the Children’s Homes Regulations, with additional training and support in therapeutic interventions. Individual therapeutic work and staff consultation is carried out by qualified therapists.
We have established links with a number of placing authorities and work closely with other agencies, including CAMHS, LSCB, YOS and Police to ensure consistency in the individual care packages provided. Referrals and admissions are considered for both emergency and long-term placements, in accordance with the particular needs of the young people needing our support. We pride ourselves on delivering a nurturing environment in all our homes. This doesn’t happen by chance. We have dedicated and experienced staff teams made up of people who truly care about the wellbeing of everyone in our
homes, and who want to achieve the very best outcomes for young people, developing, resilience, enabling them to grow in an environment full of optimism.
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We are a leading provider of Specialist Residential and Educational provision across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Shropshire, for Children who require supportive living environments and care packages.
Our ethos is about giving the Children who live with us a solid foundation on which to build and uses PACE and DDP within our model of care. We are driven to provide an equality of opportunity for Children who live with us in our homes and actively promote the participation in activities around the arts, sports and culture.
Our track record is exemplary, with 37% of our homes currently Outstanding and year-on-year demonstrate significantly above industry average outcomes for the Children we look after.
Our homes are beautifully well kept and located in carefully selected areas providing positive environments for Children to live, learn and thrive in. We offer a range of home size from 4-bed to solo placements and can create bespoke packages of care for each child, which might include additional therapy or education.
Company Website: www.unityresidential.co.ukContact: Matt WilcoxPosition: Chief ExecutiveAddress: 6 Kibblestone Road, Stone, Staffs, ST15 8UWTelephone: Fax: 01785 598161Email: [email protected] of provision: Children’s Residential and Education ProviderGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 9Total number of registered beds: 22Size range of homes: 2-4 bedAge range on admission: 7 - 17Specialist service: Predominantly Emotional and Behavioural difficulties, Sexual Exploitation,
Complex needs and Attachment issues.Registered school: Unity Independent SchoolOther education provision: Our Own Ofsted Registered School with 24 places and excellent links to a
variety of other local specialist provisions and in-house education specialists.Therapeutic provision: We use a model of care that supports PACE and DDP alongside a range of
therapists brought in at the request of the Local Authority.Other Services: Geographical location: North West, West Midlands
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Unique Children’s Home is providing residential social care with therapeutic interventions and education to children up to 18 years of age. Their residential social care, therapeutic and educational needs are responded to in an integrated fashion.
Our work approach is based on our model, with which we undertake Re-constructive and De-constructive works with the young people. The Re-constructive process supports their building of positive Attitude, Behaviour and Character; as well as their sense of Acceptance, Belonging and Competence.
The De-constructive process is a psychotherapy intervention to undo impacts of traumas on them. Conduct disorder and or affective disorder or other anxieties and traumas, often affect young people in care.
Through the therapeutic pathways, young people are given a sense of safety and stability, respect and self-value. This translates into self-worth which is not the same as self-esteem. Self-worth gives them a sense of how to value themselves but self-esteem causes to them feel good about themselves, temporarily.
Personalised educational programmes are offered to each young person, in order to support their return into mainstream education. The education plan is linked with supportive therapeutic factors of the model.
This enhances emotional stability and awareness in the learning process. It is an integrated way of learning which is designed to meet the total needs of each child in the home. Our therapists work with the teachers for the best outcomes in both care and education.
Unique Children’s Home
Company Website: Under constructionContact: Hinal PatelPosition: DirectorAddress: 1a Dukes Avenue, Muswell Hill, London, N10 2PSTelephone: 0208 292 3060 / 07917 165353. Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Residential Children’s HomeGender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 5Size range of homes: 1-5 bedsAge range on admission: Up to the age of 18 yearsSpecialist services: Psychotherapy and EducationOther education provision: In-house Tutoring ServiceTherapeutic provision: PsychotherapyGeographical location: London
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Holly Tree House Services look after young people aged 7-14, who may display a range of behavioural difficulties. This can also include such difficulties as ADHD Attachment Disorder or Conduct Disorder.
Our senior staff team is vastly experienced and highly trained in all aspects of residential care and the organisation has an extensive commitment to the achievement of positive outcomes for all the young people that we are privileged to care for.
Holly Tree House believes that
the staff they employ are their most valuable asset and make a major contribution to the services’ success. We ensure that staff are fully vetted and receive on-going training and qualifications to complete a vital role in promoting the best outcomes for children and young people. Most of all, we recruit staff who show exceptional drive and passion for making a positive difference for the children and young people in our care and who strive to mirror our ethos and vision for our services.
Holly Tree House is privately owned, driven by values, with an aim to
provide the best care to young people by working in partnership with local authorities and are constantly looking at how we can improve.
Watermead Care Ltd
Company Website: www.watermead-care.co.ukContact: Gareth JollyPosition: Registered Manager
Address: Watermead Care, Suite 135, 1 Hanley Street, Nottingham NG1 5BLTelephone: 01788 511750 Email: [email protected] of provision: Residential care for young people with emotional and behavioural
difficulties Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Age range on admission: 7-14Specialist services: Equine TherapyGeographical location: East Midlands
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What’s Out There is the culmination of many years working with young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. Here at What’s Out There, we believe that all young people have the potential to change and develop. We are committed to providing young people with the quality of opportunity they need to help them realise their potential.
What’s Out There provides a therapeutic environment for 11-18 year old young people in Devon and uses cognitive behaviour intervention.
Our team has a variety of expertise in outdoor education and learning programmes, and provides a nurturing and supportive environment where young people thrive. The team emphasise its high expectations of the young people in its care, so that they aim high to achieve positive outcomes.
The team at What’s Out There are passionate about the young people in its care and share the organisation’s ethos, culture and values.
What’s Out There Ltd
Company Website: www.whatsoutthere.co.ukContact: Karen AmasPosition: Operations ManagerAddress: The Old Dairy, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon, EX14 4STTelephone: 01404 891827Fax: 01404 892983Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s HomesTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 1 Total number of registered beds: 3Size range of homes: 3 BedAge range on admission: 11-18Specialist services: Emotional and/or behaviour difficulties including challenging behaviourOther education provision: Outdoor educationRegistered school or other On-site ASDAN Centre, Duke of Edinburgh. Other educationeducation provision: provision accessed off site.Therapeutic provision: Therapeutic services on requestGeographical location: South West
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Witherslack Group is a specialist provider, supplying a totally integrated package of high quality care, education and therapy.
Witherslack Group operates a number of residential and day schools for children with a wide range of special educational needs.
Witherslack Group also has a number of children’s homes providing specialised high quality 52-week care. These are located in the North West, North East, Yorkshire, Midlands and South East regions of England.
Each home operates in partnership with Witherslack Group schools. This enables the staff to develop considerable expertise in addressing the particular needs of services users.
Witherslack Group believe that every young person has a right to access education of the highest quality through which they develop confidence, self-esteem and gain meaningful accreditation. As well as separate homes and schools, the Group operates fully integrated therapeutic provisions, which have both a learning centre and children’s homes on site.
Ofsted Judgements for Witherslack Group Children Homes and Schools rank them as the leading provider of their type, with the group having a national reputation for providing outstanding outcomes for young people.
Company Website: www.witherslackgroup.co.uk Contact: Howard Tennant Position: Operations DirectorAddress: Lupton Tower, Lupton Via Carnforth, Cumbria, LA6 2PR Telephone: 01539 566081Fax: 0844 8806521Email: [email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Homes and Schools Gender: MixedTotal number of childrens’ homes and other services: 15 children’s homes, 16 schools, including 4 Learning Centres.Total number of registered beds: 128 Size range of homes: Range from 4 to 9 beds Age range on admission: 8-19 Specialist service: SEBD, Communication Impairments, Challenging Behaviour, Complex
Learning Difficulties Registered school: 16 Schools, including 4 Learning Centres - please refer to website.Therapeutic provision: Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Play/Art Therapist, CBT, CAMHS
Practitioners, Speech & Language Therapists, Occupational Therapist. Other services: Educational Psychologists, child psychiatristGeographical location: North East, North West, Yorks & Humberside East Midlands, South East.
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At Young Foundations, we believe that children and young people with mental health issues, leaving hospital, require caring relationships, targeted treatment and a safe environment. Our clinical support team is led by a psychiatrist working directly with the young person and the staff team. Young Foundations is registered with the General Medical Council as a Designated Body to oversee the quality of our psychiatric care.
Our consultant child psychiatrists lead our multi-disciplinary teams and they provide the expert medical help each young person needs. We
can take over the management of their medication and develop psychological treatment programmes to meet their needs. We will deliver services set out in Community Treatment Orders and assist in progress along care pathways leading to improved and fulfilling lives.
Our clinical support is fully integrated in to each home, and all of our staff are trained in psychiatric and psychological treatment models. This additional training underpins the relationship based ethos of every home and gives the staff team the confidence and
competence to work successfully with young people with complex needs.
Our staff team feel proud about the part we play in helping the children and young people to make safe and managed transitions out of hospital.
Young Foundations
Company Website: www.youngfoundations.comContact: Carl McCarthy / Niall KellyPosition: Business Development Manager / Managing DirectorAddress: Southwood House, Greenwood Business Centre, Salford, Manchester, M5
4QHTelephone: 0161 772 5210Fax: 01824 792150Email: [email protected]
[email protected] Type of provision: Children’s Homes, Residential School and Specialist Adult Residential.Total number of childrens’ homes and other services: 7 Total number of registered beds: 23 (further 21 with CQC & Care Inspectorate)Size range of homes: 5-6 bed and a 12 bedded residential schoolAge range on admission: 11-25Specialist services: Step Down Services from CAMHS Hospital, Mental Health issues, Autistic
Spectrum Disorders, and Learning Disabilities Other education provision: On-site education, separate Specialist Residential SchoolRegistered school or other Stafford Hall Residential School and Stepping Stones (attached toeducation provision: Valley House) Therapeutic provision: All homes and schools have an MDT containing Psychology & Psychiatry
services (inc a prescriptive medication role).Geographical location: Yorks & Humberside, East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, North
East & Scotland
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Geographical ListNORTH WESTA Wilderness Way LtdABC Care & Education LimitedAftercare (NW) LtdAppletree Treatment CentreArnfield Care LtdBay View Child CareBright Futures Care LtdCambian Group (The)Care Afloat Care Today (Children’s Services)Cherish Children’s Care LtdCherry Cottage Choices 4 Children LtdCompass Children’s HomesCornerstone Children’s Homes LtdCourtyard Care LtdCrystal Care Solutions LtdEastfieldExceptional CareFamily Care GroupFootsteps a Path to Change Frances HouseGood Foundations Ltd HalliwellHeath Care Group/Heath SoloHexagon Care ServicesHolywell Children’s Services LtdHomes for SupportHomescopeHopscotch Care LtdHorizon Care & Education Group LtdIdem Living LtdInspire Children’s Services Kedleston GroupKeys Group Kisimul Group LtdLife Change Care LtdMeadows Care LimitedNext Stage 4 Life LtdNorth Lakes Children’s ServicesNugentOaktree Childcare LtdOracle Care Ltd Penarth Group Progressive CareRoc Northwest Ltd Sandcastle Care LtdSupporting FuturesTab Care & Support LtdThe Hollies (T/A Care Home Ltd)Time Out Children’s Homes
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A&T Home LtdBeeches UK Ltd (The)BreakCambian Group (The)Care Afloat Care Focus Ltd Childhood First Clover Childcare Services LtdFevacaHexagon Care ServicesKeys Group Kisimul Group LtdOracle Care Ltd Seaside Care Homes Ltd (WAS Children’s Respite Care Ltd)Shalamar Children LtdSpecialist Education Services (Holdings) Ltd Stanfield Care Services LtdTulipCare
NORTH EASTA Wilderness Way LtdArronbethArtemis Support Ltd Brantwood Specialist School Cambian Group (The)Care Afloat Evolution Children’s Services Heath Care Group/Heath SoloHolme Farm Residential VillageHoward House CareKeys Group North East Autism SocietyNorth East Specialist Therapeutic Services (NESTS)Pathways Care GroupRight-Trak Ltd Witherslack Group Young Foundations
SOUTH EASTAcorn Homes GroupAmegreen Children’s ServicesAnderida Adolescent CareArc Hd Services LtdBack on Track Children’s Services Se LtdBeeches UK Ltd (The)Benecare Ltd Bramley CareCalcot Services for Children Caldecott Foundation (The)Cambian Group (The)Care Afloat Causeway Care LtdCherry Trees
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Childhood First Compass Children’s HomesCornerways Children’s Services Crusoe Care LtdCuckfield CareFairport Care Services Ferndearle Child Care Services LtdFive Rivers Child Care LtdGlebe House (Friends Therapeutic Community Trust)Headstart Residential CareHorizon Care & Education Group LtdJ&R Care LtdJamores HomesKennet CareKeys Group Kisimul Group LtdKites Children’s Services Ltd Leeward Care LtdLioncare Group (The)Moonreach LtdNational Autistic Society (The)New Forest CarePathways Care GroupPotton HomesProsper & Enterprise LtdRonanda Therapeutic Children’s HomeRubicon Children’s Homes LtdSatash Community Care Project LtdSeaside Care Homes Ltd (WAS Children’s Respite Care Ltd)Serenity Care Homes LtdSolent Child Care LtdSpringfield Road Children’s Homes Ltd SWAAYThe Beech HouseThe Vine Residential Services (TVRS) LtdTulipCare
SOUTH WEST3 Dimensions Care LtdArc Hd Services LtdBeaufort Care Group Blue Elephant Childcare LtdCalcot Services for Children Cambian Group (The)Carbrey CareCare Afloat Chances Child Care & Family Support De Novo Care LtdExeter Royal Academy for Deaf EducationFive Rivers Child Care LtdFlourish Child ServicesHeadway Adolescent Resources LtdHexagon Care ServicesHomes 2 Inspire
Idem Living LtdKedleston GroupKennet CareKeys Group Leeward Care LtdNational Autistic Society (The)New Forest CareOne to One Crisis Intervention LtdOrbis CarePathway Care ResidentialPhoenix Learning & CareSolent Child Care LtdStep A SideWhat’s Out There Ltd
LONDONAcorn Homes GroupCambian Group (The)Care Afloat
Childhood First Children of the MangroveEvokecareFive Rivers Child Care LtdHolibrook House Ltd Ingleside Children’s Home LtdJamores HomesKattz Care ServicesKedleston GroupKeys Group Kisimul Group LtdMRCS LtdNational Autistic Society (The)Oak House Children’s Home LtdSankofa Care LtdSeaside Care Homes Ltd (WAS Children’s Respite Care Ltd)Solace Care Partners LtdThe Vine Residential Services (TVRS) LtdTulipCare Unique Children’s Home
EAST MIDLANDSAcorn Children’s Home (Branston) LtdBanyan Tree (The)Blue Mountain HomesCaldecott Foundation (The)Cambian Group (The)Care Afloat Changing Lives Care Group Ltd
Discovered LimitedFootsteps a Path to Change Grace Care LtdHappy Group LtdHomes 2 Inspire
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Geographical ListHorizon Care & Education Group LtdInspirations LeicestershireKedleston GroupKeys Group Kisimul Group LtdNottinghamshire YMCAPathway Care ResidentialProgress Care SolutionsProgressive CareResolute CareShyne Together LtdStanfield Care Services LtdT Junction Children’s ServicesThe PLACE Young People’s CompanyTotal Care Matters LtdUnited Children’s Service (WAS Barford)Watermead Care LtdWitherslack Group Young Foundations
WEST MIDLANDSAcorn Children’s Home (Branston) LtdAlbrighton CareAmberleigh CareArchways Care Ltd Branas Isaf Bryn Melyn Care LtdCaldecott Foundation (The)Cambian Group (The)Care Afloat Care PerspectivesCare Today (Children’s Services)Clouds Childrens Care LtdCompass Children’s HomesCove Residential Services Crystal Care Solutions LtdDMR Services LimitedFamily Care GroupFootsteps a Path to Change Heath Care Group/Heath SoloHexagon Care ServicesHomes 2 InspireHorizon Care & Education Group LtdInspire Care (UK)Kedleston GroupKeys Group Kisimul Group LtdMotivations Activity Projects Ltd New Futures (Children’s) Services LtdNH Care Oracle Care Ltd Our Place SchoolsOverley Hall Pathway Care ResidentialPositive Pathways LtdProgress Care Solutions
Roundhouse Care LtdSerenity Specialist Care LtdSilverlining Childcare LtdUnity Residential Care ServicesYoung Foundations
WALESAmberleigh CareBranas Isaf Bryn Melyn Care LtdCambian Group (The)Headway Adolescent Resources LtdKeys Group Orbis CareStep A Side
YORKSHIRE & HUMBERSIDEBlue Mountain HomesCambian Group (The)Care Afloat Care Today (Children’s Services)Dove Adolescent Services Ltd First 4 Care LtdFive Rivers Child Care LtdG B A Care LimitedGravitas CareHarmony Children’s ServicesHeath Care Group/Heath SoloHexagon Care ServicesHollybank TrustHorizon Care & Education Group LtdIn Safe HandsKedleston GroupKeswick Care Keys Group Meadows Care LimitedNational Autistic Society (The)Pathway Care ResidentialProgressive CareSt Hill’s EstablishmentTime Out Children’s Homes Tree House CareWitherslack Group Young Foundations
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