Who We Are
We are proud to be a children’s residential provider, founded in 2023, that offers children’s social care services, specialising in supporting those aged 8–17 years old with learning disabilities and additional complex needs.
Working in Partnership
Our team are passionate about working closely with local authorities across the region, as well as external partners, to meet the needs of those we’re supporting. Our support is driven by a focused strategy, recruiting staff to form a bespoke and specialist workforce who will care for and empower the children and young people whom we help to support.
A Forward-Thinking Service
As a children’s residential provider, we’re passionate about offering a dynamic, forward-thinking service, with the young people and families we support in mind throughout each step of our work - prioritising inclusivity and transparency to achieve this.
Bespoke Support for Every Child
A key focus for us, is ensuring that the services we offer are bespoke to each child or young person we support, from the environment being tailored to meet their needs, to utilising bespoke tools and services, all with the primary goal being to offer them the best chance possible for development and growth.
Our Commitment
We’re dedicated to going above and beyond within every aspect of our service support, which is why we’ve entered the following schemes and acquired the following certifications to elevate our service.
Memberships, Schemes & Accreditations
Children’s Home Association
We’re a member of the Children’s Home Association that supports residential childcare providers in transforming the lives of children and young people.
The AQA Unit Award Scheme
Part of the AQA United Award Scheme to help the young people we support gain important qualifications.
The Mind of My Own Programme
Offers children and young people someone to speak to whom they can depend upon to listen.
Independent Support & Advocacy
Our team are also committed to exceeding expectations within their daily support systems, which is why we:
Have an independent advocate visitor for the home
Independent Norh east Advocacy Independent Advocacy North East
These are just a few of the services we offer, read more about our service offering here
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Alex Williams
Director -
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Kerry Duerden
Managing Director -
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Dr Michelle Ford
Childrens Clinical Psychologist -
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Janet Robinson
Speech and Language Therapist -
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Allison Devitt
Occupational Therapist
Our Ofsted Grading
We are proud Montague House has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high‑quality care, strong practice, and a nurturing environment.
Beacon House was rated ‘Outstanding’ at its first Ofsted inspection; a testament to the dedication and quality of care delivered by our team.
Our Values
As a children’s residential provider, our aim is to offer the children or young people in our care a safe, happy home that they can be proud of. We want to support those we work with to feel empowered, grow and develop into whatever their heart desires and achieve their dreams – which is why, as a team, we’re committed to upholding these values …
Empower
We give every child a voice. Through choice, encouragement and inclusion, we help young people feel confident in who they are and who they can become.
Grow
We nurture personal development through consistent routines, positive role-modelling and opportunities to learn new skills.
Develop
We provide tailored support, guided by clinicians and specialist practitioners, to help each child overcome challenges and build independence.