A brilliant Online Safety training day at the office today! Lots of learning, lots of discussion, and plenty of great teamwork. These sessions are so important for keeping our knowledge up to date, strengthening our digital‑safeguarding practice, and ensuring every team member feels confident in recognising online risks and supporting young people to navigate the…
Huge congratulations to Ashley! 👏He’s been managing both of his homes with real dedication — keeping his teams supported, staying on top of every detail, and making sure our young people always come first, even on the busiest days.The growth he’s shown since stepping into the Deputy Manager role has been incredible. His consistency, commitment,…
Our staff and young people enjoyed a fantastic day out in Oxford this week. It was a great opportunity to get out of the house, explore somewhere new, and spend quality time together. From travelling in to wandering around the city, everyone made the most of the day and enjoyed a change of scenery.Days like…
For Children’s Mental Health Week, we invited our team to pause, reflect, and think about one simple but powerful question: ✨ “What advice would you give to your younger self?” ✨ The responses were honest, brave and beautifully human. They spoke about courage, kindness, self-worth, making mistakes, taking risks, and remembering that you are enough…
Our Swindon Children’s Home is now officially registered with Ofsted! This is a huge milestone for us at Heritage Children’s Homes, joining our two existing homes already graded ‘Good’. Our team couldn’t be more excited to open our third home and continue providing a safe, nurturing environment for children and young people. 💛🏡
An day full of connection, shared laughter, and simple joys. From preparing dinner together to enjoying a fun trip out, moments like these help build strong, positive relationships between young people and staff. It’s amazing to see confidence grow, trust deepen, and smiles come naturally when everyone feels relaxed and supported. 🧡
This week, we’re focusing on supporting the wellbeing of our young people and encouraging simple, meaningful activities that are good for the mind.We have created a Children’s Mental Health Week information poster and activity booklet filled with ideas, coping strategies, creative tasks, and places to reach out to for support. These resources are designed to…
A special milestone filled with laughter, great food, and a team who are so proud to celebrate this moment with you. Here’s to new beginnings, big dreams, and an amazing year ahead! 💛✨
Last week we brought together managers from all our children’s homes and supported accommodation services for a reflective and forward‑thinking session.We looked back at 2025 — recognising the hard work, resilience, and achievements across our teams — and used these insights to shape clear, meaningful priorities for 2026.It was a day filled with collaboration, honest…
A wonderful post‑Christmas meal with our amazing team 🎄✨ It was great to come together, unwind, and celebrate everyone’s hard work and dedication. Moments like these remind us how strong our team spirit truly is. Grateful for every one of you!❤️