The Chestnuts is registered to provide accommodation for up to 3 children and can provide education and therapy should these options be required. The Chestnuts work to a holistic and family approach with a view to providing a warm, nurturing and stable environment for the young people we care for. This means providing positive adult role models, comfortable accommodation, a range of leisure and recreational opportunities, healthy and nutritious food, educational opportunities and seeking to maximise the individual children’s strengths and potential in order to meet their individual needs.
”furthermore, staff understand the importance of supporting children through turbulent times. Therefore, children experience persistent and good-quality care that helps them to feel safe, while fostering a strong sense of belonging.”
“The manager is respected by their team. Staff say that the manager influences good practice through actively leading the team. Furthermore, the manager is an advocate of modelling good practice.”
“Staff have a strong sense of accountability and thrive off responsibility, resulting in the home running efficiently in the manager’s absence.”
”for another child, the manager meticulously planned their move into the home, creating a smooth transition that went well.”
“Children say that staff are supportive, trustworthy and reliable”.