Our Residential Services

We are looking forward to welcoming Max Turner as our new Managing Director for our residential services in 2023

Area Camden are a leading inner London provider of care and accommodation for children and young people with a range of complex needs and emotional and behavioural difficulties. They enable young people to develop their life skills whilst living in a safe, nurturing environment as close to a family home as possible. From tackling self-esteem to formulating a suitable care plan, Area Camden work with all their young people closely to help them achieve their goals, putting them at the centre of every decision that we make.

At the end of 2022, Area Camden were caring for 16 children across their homes

There have been 5 inspections for the Area Camden group in 2022:

Area Camden. Good - “Children’s risk assessments are detailed. The staff team has a good overview of children’s decreasing or developing risks. This helps keep staff practice dynamic and specific to each child”

Area Haringey. Outstanding - “Children are happy, loved and flourishing. They know that they can achieve whatever they set their minds to. Their progress is testimony to the perseverance and dedication of the staff team.” Children have left the home in a positive way, having turned their lives around. Their life chances are improved and they have better relationships with their family. One wrote to staff saying, ‘I would never have got to where I have without yous [sic].”

Area Islington. Good - “Children are now settled. They are thriving, and have built positive relationships with the staff team”

Area Camden 33. Good – “Children receive good-quality care that makes them feel valued and secure. They develop meaningful relationships with staff, who they feel they can talk to about important things in their lives. As a result, children are settled and enjoy positive experiences with those caring for them.”

Area Camden CPR. Good - “Children receive encouragement and empathy from staff to help them make progress in all aspects of their lives. Staff help children to set their own goals and achieve them”

Since 2007, North Lakes has helped boys to live safely, happily and facilitate opportunities to thrive.

North Lakes provides clear and proven routes onwards to foster care, at home or with the wider family and opportunities for long term stability for those facing the most complex challenges.

North Lakes seeks to improve, learn and look forwards – the same values we have for all the children.

In 2022 there was 1 inspection that took place at North Lakes Settings: Warwick House. Good – “The physical environment is maintained to a high standard and meets the needs of the children; it feels and looks like a family home for children. Children have the opportunity to share their views, wishes and feelings and have an input into decisions about their lives.”

Bay View Childcare believe all young people who are deemed to be challenging will be able to work towards achieving better outcomes if they are provided with a comfortable and caring environment. Their purpose is to provide a therapeutic & nurturing environment that enables the young people in their care to experience happier times and work towards a brighter more prosperous future. Bay View have 5 children’s homes in total.

In 2022 there were 2 inspections that took place in Bay View settings: East Gate Lodge. Good - “Children and their families speak highly of the home and staff. One child said, ‘This home is definitely a YAY!’ and a grandparent described how their grandchild had grown in confidence and appeared happier since he moved to the home”

Glenfied. Good - “Consultation and communication with children are excellent. Children are routinely asked for their views and opinions, which are used to improve the quality of care provided. Children’s meetings are well planned and provide children with relevant and valuable information, using visual aids and media. Consequently, children feel involved in their care and want to contribute”

Apple Orchard specialise in working with adolescent males who have complex needs associated with sexually inappropriate behaviour.

Apple Orchard aims to help young people develop insight into their experiences in order for them to move on from their often damaged traumatic past. Children are supported as they take steps to make sense of their lives by providing clear and safe boundaries and achievable goals.

In 2022, 3 inspections took place in Apple Orchard settings:

Bramley. Good - “The process which is followed when children move into the home is thorough and thoughtful. Children usually come to the home for an assessment week before their placement is confirmed. During this time, the impact of the child moving into the home on the children already living there is assessed by observations of children individually and as part of the group. As a result, children are well matched and staff have a good understanding of their individual needs in the context of living in the home.”

Orchard House. Good -“The registered manager speaks with pride when he describes the progress children are making and has high aspirations for what they can achieve. He works closely with other professionals, which promotes children’s safety and well-being, and supports them to make positive changes in all aspects of their lives.”

Orchard House School. Good - “Leaders believe in every young person who attends Apple Orchard. They seek to transform pupils through setting them on a pathway of opportunity. It is about providing pupils with a high-quality education, especially because most pupils have missed a significant amount of schooling.”

Headway Adolescent Resources

Limited was formed in 1999 and has established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector. Building on this reputation, Headway has grown significantly over the past two years and plans to continue this expansion for the foreseeable future.

Headway prides themselves on having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner, regardless of their background, culture, religion or ability.

At the end of 2022, Headway were caring for 21 children across their homes

There have been 5 inspections in Headway services in 2022: Burwell. Good – Awaiting inspection report. Cardiff Road. Care Inspectorate Wales – no rating. “Care staff communicate with young people in a warm,relaxed manner and take time to listen and seek their views.”

Hudds Vale. Good - “The home is staffed by a stable and consistent team. Some of the staff have worked in the home for eight or more years. Staff told the inspector that they enjoy working here. They feel proud of the children’s achievements and enjoy watching them progress. Staff said that they feel confident that everyone in the team would ‘go the extra mile’ for the children.”

Lake Farm. Good - “The staff work well with children’s families. One parent spoke of the progress their child had made in the short time they have lived in the home. This has meant that the time they are able to spend with their child has been of greater quality, and the staff have been available for support where necessary.”

West End Cottages. Good - “Children are thoughtfully welcomed into this home. Leaders and managers ensure that children have the opportunity to visit before they move in. They prepare children’s rooms for their arrival, including providing a gift box with personalised essentials.”

Dove Adolescent Services was established in 1993 with a clear focus on providing young people with high quality residential care. They are committed to improving the lives of the young people they care for by providing bespoke packages of care to suit individual needs.

There have been 6 inspections in Dove Adolescent Services in 2022:

High View. Outstanding – “The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.”

Denby House. Good – “Children have friends who are encouraged to spend time at the home. Children spend time with their family and maintain relationships. Staff support children to have family time even when face-to-face time is not possible. This has helped one child to re-establish relationships with people who they have not seen for a long time.”

Dove House. Good – “The children receive a high standard of nurturing care from staff who understand their individual risks and vulnerabilities. The staff’s proactive response has helped to reduce the risk of harm to the children. One social worker said, ‘The staff have done amazing work to bring the child to a place of safety.’”

Ivory Villas. Good – “Children are encouraged to aim high. Staff are ambitious for the children and treat them with unconditional positive regard. Consequently, children feel valued, are settled and happy living at the home.”

Jasmine House. Good. – “The child has made progress in their education from their starting point. This is because staff and education professionals understand the child’s needs and the barriers to their education. This collaborative approach has helped to reduce the likelihood of the child becoming excluded from education. This positive approach has helped the child to set goals for their future education and/or potential career choices”

Southgate. Good – “Children moving on from the home are well prepared in advance of any move. Staff understand the plans for children and advocate for child-focused transitions. Children are provided with a record of the memories and achievements from their time living at the home.”

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19 children across their homes