A home built around
the whole child.
Our care model combines relationship-based care, individually assessed therapeutic support and practical opportunities to grow. We will not accept a child where we cannot safely meet their needs.
A home, in the everyday sense.
A personal space, shared meals, friendships, favourite activities and adults who notice how your day has been. Our residential care model is designed to operate every day of the year, including weekends, birthdays and holidays.
Before a move, we would gather the full history, listen to the child, assess compatibility with other children and plan introductions at a suitable pace. Staffing and clinical support must match assessed needs. Emergency moves would still require a safe matching decision.
A change in behaviour should trigger curiosity, a safety review and additional support—not an automatic ending. We would convene the child’s network to review what needs to change. If a move is necessary, it must prioritise safety, continuity and a thoughtful handover.
Astha-funded private healthcare, alongside the NHS.
Our intended commitment is to fund agreed private assessments and treatment throughout a child’s residential stay where clinically appropriate, alongside their GP, dentist, looked-after children’s health team and NHS specialist services. Private support will complement statutory care and will not replace emergency services or a child’s NHS entitlements.
A qualified clinical lead would coordinate assessment, consent, professional registration checks, referrals and outcome reviews. Each child’s plan would identify what support is funded, who provides it and how it will continue during transitions. Provider contracts and funding arrangements must be in place before delivery.
CBT when it is right for the child.
CBT can help a young person work with difficult thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is not a single answer for every child. A qualified clinician would agree the approach with the child, adapt communication and pace, and consider other evidence-based support where appropriate. No child would need to take part in therapy to earn care or belonging.
Everyday wellbeing matters too.
Sleep, nutrition, movement, relationships, sensory needs and time to relax belong in the care plan. We would work with appropriate specialists for neurodevelopmental needs, communication differences, trauma and disability, with reasonable adjustments throughout daily life.
Decisions with children, not simply about them.
Children would help shape routines, meals, room decoration, activities and their personal goals through individual conversations and house meetings. Adults retain safeguarding duties and explain boundaries in a way each child understands. Choices about treatment, travel and contact follow consent requirements, legal authority and the child’s care plan.
Independent advocacy, accessible complaints and a record of “you said, we did” help children see that speaking up changes things.
Clear funding. No hidden barriers for children.
Our proposed all-inclusive residential agreement covers everyday living costs, clothing and personal essentials, education-related support, local transport, agreed healthcare, chosen extracurricular activities and approved trips, including accompanying staff costs. Children will not be asked to pay to access their agreed care and opportunities.
Before a child moves in, Astha and the placing authority must agree a written inclusion schedule, activity funding and any exceptional specialist costs. Overseas travel needs separate safeguarding, permissions and funding approval. Adult aftercare is a separately agreed service, not a promise of unlimited lifelong expenses.
A shared responsibility. A stronger future.
We are keen to partner with health and social care professionals who share our commitment to children’s safety, stability and ambition.