FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

We have 60 homes.

We can look after children and young people up to the age of 17.

Most of our homes accommodate one child and two carers. Some of our homes can accommodate up to 3 children.

We have homes in rural locations across Cumbria, Lanarkshire and Northumberland.

Each of our homes is a large, detached, high-quality family home with gardens and a private bedroom for each child. Two members of a child’s dedicated care team live in the home at any one time, providing consistent support and helping to create a safe, nurturing family environment. Children are cared for by familiar adults who get to know them well and build strong, trusting relationships over time.

This depends on the needs of each child. Most children are supported by our qualified tutors, who deliver a bespoke programme of learning in the home, typically for around two hours a week, alongside additional off-site learning opportunities and educational provision. Where it is in the child’s best interests, we also support children to attend local mainstream or specialist schools and colleges.

All our children are encouraged to take part in our Outdoor Adventure programme on a regular basis, which includes activities such as kayaking, abseiling and wild camping. We also support children to take part in a huge range of hobbies and activities, from making music, sport and horse riding to arts and crafts and cooking. We also offer regular trips and visits both locally and further afield.