Our children’s homes: safe homes where young people thrive
Residential care for young people ages 7–17 and supported living for ages 16–25 — warm, structured homes where every young person is known, valued and supported to reach their potential.
Homes built on safety, individuality and growth
Whether a young person is with us for a short time or through to adulthood, three principles shape everything we do.
Safe & Supportive
Consistent, predictable routines help young people feel secure. Our trauma-informed, DBS-vetted team is on hand around the clock, and our homes are designed to feel like family — not an institution.
Individualised Care
No two young people are the same. We plan care around each person's strengths, needs and voice — working hand in hand with social workers, schools, health teams and families.
Nurturing Growth
Education, health and life skills are woven into everyday life, so young people can build confidence, celebrate progress and prepare for a brighter future.
Where we care for young people
Each home is run to the same standard — consistent routines, trauma-informed staff, and close partnership with social workers and families.
Head Office, Leicester
Our leadership team and referral coordination are based at 8 Keld Drive, Leicester, LE5 1EZ.
Rigorous safeguarding. Genuine partnership.
We work with local authorities, social services and families as true partners — keeping young people’s wellbeing, dignity and voice at the centre of every decision. Our Ofsted registration is currently in progress, and we welcome external scrutiny as a way to keep improving.
- Trauma-informed, therapeutic practice in every home
- Enhanced DBS checks and mandatory safeguarding training for all staff
- Regular, transparent contact with social workers
- Education, health and life skills support built into daily life
- Family contact supported wherever it is safe
- Clear policies, a complaints procedure, and openness to Ofsted scrutiny
- A pathway from residential care (7–17) to supported living (16–25)
From first conversation to settling in
Every referral starts with a conversation. Here is how we work with you, step by step.
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Initial Contact
Get in touch to discuss whether our services might be a good fit. We'll listen to the young person's needs and answer your questions.
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Information Sharing
Share relevant background information, assessment reports, and the young person's needs and preferences. We'll review everything carefully to ensure we're the right fit.
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Matching & Assessment
We'll assess compatibility and meet with the young person and their family (where appropriate) to explore how we can support them.
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Planning & Placement
If we move forward together, we'll create a detailed care plan, transition timeline, and support strategy. We'll keep you involved at every step.
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Ongoing Partnership
Once a young person joins us, we maintain regular contact with social workers, provide updates, and work collaboratively toward planned outcomes.
Questions from referrers
What's the referral process?
Initial contact to discuss fit, followed by information sharing, matching and assessment, care planning, and then an ongoing partnership once a young person joins us. See our Admissions & Referrals page for the full step-by-step process.
What ages and needs do you support?
Residential care for ages 7–17, and semi-independent or supported living for ages 16–25, including young people transitioning from crisis, instability, trauma, or from residential care toward independence.
How do you handle safeguarding concerns?
All staff undergo Enhanced DBS checks and mandatory safeguarding training. We maintain transparent, regular contact with social workers and clear policies covering safeguarding, complaints, and anti-bullying. See our Safeguarding page for details.
Looking for the right home for a young person?
Talk to our referrals team — no question is too small, and we'll be honest about whether we're the right fit.