Therapeutic Residential Care for looked-after Children
Appledown House
Foxgloves House
Welcome
At Heartlands Group, we specialise in high-quality therapeutic residential care for looked-after children. Our homes provide a stable, family-like environment where children are supported by experienced caregivers to develop resilience, build positive relationships, and prepare for brighter futures.
About Heartlands Group
Safe, high-quality care in a family-like setting
Heartlands Group is dedicated to providing residential care that meets the highest standards of safety, quality, and compassion. We create nurturing homes where vulnerable children can feel secure, valued, and encouraged to grow.
Our group living model reflects the warmth and stability of a family home. Within these environments, children are given the opportunity to form meaningful connections with trusted caregivers, engage in recreational and educational activities, and develop the life skills they need for the future.
By focusing on both emotional wellbeing and personal development, Heartlands Group ensures every child in our care is supported to reach their full potential.
Therapeutic Care
Ofsted registered
24/7 dedicated care
Trusted by Local Authorities
Accreditations
Accreditations
At Heartlands Group, we are committed to the highest standards of care and compliance.
We are proud members of the Children’s Homes Association (CHA) and registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), reflecting our dedication to safeguarding, transparency, and professional practice.
Praise for Heartlands Group
Social Worker
‘He has made significant progress in this home. The CCE risks have reduced, and he has positive relationships with staff and is very well liked in the placement.’
Social Worker
‘I have seen the staff have lovely relationships with the young people here. Since living at Appledown house my young person has formed lovely relationship with the adults around her. She has built great independence skills, which Appledown House have supported her to do in a caring and safe manner.’
School
‘I feel the communication between me and the home is excellent. Staff are consistently approachable, responsive, and supportive, and I always feel well informed. Any questions or concerns are handled promptly and clearly, which gives me a lot of reassurance. I feel that you meet the young person’s needs very well.’
IRO
‘Communication from the team is excellent.’
Child
‘I love living here and want to stay until I am 18 when I will get my own home.’
Team Member
‘Management and the team are really supportive. We have great teamwork and communication between the team which helps support the young people.’
Family Member
‘The communication is good. All staff are friendly and child focused. I think his needs are met well. It is lovely to see him being supported with his hobbies and interests.’
Police
‘The teams understanding of children’s needs is excellent.’
Get in touch
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