Our Philosophy

In line with the Children Act 1989/2004, Care Standards Act 2000 and associated regulations and guidance, the Home will endeavour to provide a high quality therapeutic, caring, safe and structured environment for all children and young people whilst they remain in our care.

Our Principle Objectives

• To create and maintain an environment conducive to a sense of security and change.

• To offer consistent therapeutic treatment programmes based upon meeting holistic needs as considered appropriate.

• To provide stability for the physical, emotional, cultural, spiritual and social needs of the young people.

• To provide appropriate support to young people in preparation for their next placement.

• To provide stimulating, structured and individual packages of activities that will encompass a programme of social and personal life skills.

• To support encourage and strengthen family links, where appropriate.

• To ensure that young people's educational needs are met and that they have the opportunity to achieve their educational potential.

• To promote the development of self control.

• To promote the development of self-awareness and accountability for actions.

• To promote the development of self worth and a positive self image.

• To promote an active recognition of young people's rights.

• To promote policies of Equal Opportunities and anti discriminatory practices.

• To promote positive relationships with other agencies in order to help provide a framework for interagency co-operation.

Positive Outcomes

The five outcomes detailed in Every Child Matters are considered key to well-being in childhood and later life and these are encompassed within Mayford Road Children’s Home’s aims and objectives. These are:

• Be healthy.

• Stay safe.

• Enjoy and achieve.

• Make a positive contribution.

• Achieve economic well-being

We also offer

• Comprehensive assessment/placement plans.

• Focus on every child matters – Positive outcomes.

• Close working relationship with placing authorities.

• A range of leisure pursuits and interests.

• Competitive fee structure