Statement of Purpose

Howestead Lodge is a Private Registered Children’s Home under the terms of the Children Act 1989 and Care Standards Act 2000.

It provides residential care for children and young people between the ages of 10 and 21 years.

It has eight beds which can be occupied by children of either sex although it is intended that a balance between the two sexes will be maintained as far as possible.

Our main purpose is to provide a caring service which will provide planned intervention for children and their families identified as experiencing emotional, social, behavioural and relationship difficulties.
We aim in the medium to long term to work towards resolving problems with a view to facilitating a return home or alternatively prepared for independent accommodation.

It is not intended to accommodate children who are disabled.

There are eight single bedrooms allowing for privacy and individual space.

Staff ratio to young people is appropriate for eight young people.
This staff number will be increased if necessary to meet children’s needs, in order to safeguard and promote the welfare of each individual child.