Blossom Children

Blossom Children’s Homes is a group of specialist children’s homes supporting children with learning disabilities, ASD and associated needs. Each of our homes has an experienced team of adults who apply a therapeutic approach in a homely environment.

We believe that children should have the opportunity to experience, develop, grow and take part in all aspects of daily living irrespective of their abilities; with this in mind we are truly committed to nurturing and encouraging an atmosphere of ‘’anything is possible’’ until proven otherwise, even then we will do our best to find a positive solution.

We aim to provide an environment that reflects as realistically as possible, that of a genuine and nurturing family environment, with the consistency of care, boundaries and support associated. Each young person has an individualised care plan and is encouraged to contribute to their own plans. We aim to provide young people with a sense of belonging and security and to enable the development of healthy relationships, feeling valued and a positive transition into adulthood.

  • To deliver a service through a committed, caring and skilled Adults team.
  • To provide a positive group living experience, allowing young people to develop relationship and social skills.
  • To work closely with all agencies to enable young people’s integration into communities, families or into independent living.
  • To provide clear care plans for young people throughout their stay in conjunction with their social worker and family.
  • To empower young people to take control and feel more confident in taking responsibility for their own lives and behaviour.
  • To involving the young person in their care planning process.
  • Protecting the young person’s rights to; choice, privacy, independence, respect, dignity, whilst developing their understanding of responsibility.
  • Monitoring achievement of agreed targets and celebrate them when they are achieved.
  • Evaluating and measuring information for effectiveness of service delivery and improved outcomes.
  • Exceed the expected standards and regulations, as required by Ofsted.

Matthew Wakeling is The Responsible Individual for Blossom Children. He has experience as a Responsible Individual for an Ofsted Registered Children’s homes organisation.

Matthew has over 19 years of experience working in the care industry. For the past 11 years he has been creating and managing Ofsted Outstanding Therapeutic communities for children and young people. Matthew has experience across all sectors of Children’s social care including working with Children with Learning Disabilities and Autism.