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Sanctuary 16
Turning life experiences into leadership qualities
Who We Support
Sanctuary 16 provides Ofsted registered children’s homes offering 24 hour, therapeutically informed care for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Our mission is to empower, educate and strengthen every child who comes to stay with us. Many have experienced trauma, several previous placements or a placement breakdown. Our values, Stabilise, Strengthen, Transition, guide every stage of their journey.
Why Choose Sanctuary 16
Referrals accepted 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Small homes, with every child in their own bedroom
Two keyworkers for every child, with personalised one to one coaching and support
One to one therapy on site from our own therapists, matched to each child’s needs
Progress measured with the Outcomes Star, so you can see what is changing
Careful matching and an impact assessment for every referral
Emergency collection anywhere in the UK by two DBS cleared staff
Every child leaves with a book of progress evidencing the work they have completed
Our Therapeutic Approach
Our care is trauma informed and relationship centred. We see behaviour as a survival strategy in response to threat and danger, not something to punish. Trauma happens in relationships and can be repaired in relationships, so we apply connection before correction.
Every child has two keyworkers, one to one therapy from our on site therapy team, and progress reviewed with the Outcomes Star.
Safeguarding & Quality
Safeguarding is central to everything we do. At least two practitioners are on duty at all times, day and night, and all night staff are awake throughout.
Every child has an individual risk assessment, behaviour support plan and crisis management plan. All staff complete safer recruitment checks, safeguarding training and accredited PMVA training. Concerns are shared promptly with the placing authority, the LADO and Ofsted.
Our homes operate under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Our Home Environment
Our homes are modern, comfortable and aspirational, because a trauma informed approach begins with the environment. Every child has their own bedroom, which they are supported to personalise, and shares warm living spaces, a study area, a garden and a therapeutic room for quiet, creative and sensory time.
Our values: Stabilise, Strengthen, Transition.
Stabilise. Every child must be safe, secure and cared for, with a settling in period usually planned over about three months. Strengthen. We work with partners and communities to equip children with the tools to make safer, informed choices. Transition. We help children move from pain to purpose and prepare to move on to somewhere new.
Many children come to us after disrupted education. We work with schools, Virtual School Heads and the professional network, offer one to one tutoring from qualified teachers, and review Personal Education Plans termly.
Our ethos is “It’s not where you started. It’s where you finish.” We help children use their strengths in safe, legal and rewarding ways, with entrepreneurs and role models who inspire them.
Ofsted Registered Children’s Homes
Placement Enquiries
We accept referrals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from local authority Children’s Social Care. Life does not stop at 5pm.
Every referral is reviewed by the registered manager, with an impact assessment for the children already living in the home. We send a written proposition at the earliest opportunity and will always give you an honest answer about whether we are the right fit.
Call 020 7164 6062 or email referrals@sanctuary16.co.uk