AUC DoLS & Specialist Children’s Homes
Our DoLS and Specialist Homes provide high-level care for children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural, or mental health needs. These homes offer structured, safe, and therapeutic environments with experienced staff trained to support high-risk and vulnerable children.
Who We Support
- Severe behavioural challenges
- Complex trauma and attachment difficulties
- Mental health vulnerabilities
- Children under DoLS or requiring enhanced supervision
- Learning disabilities and sensory needs
- Children needing 1:1 or 2:1 staffing
- High-intensity placements unsuitable for standard homes
Why Our Specialist Homes Are Different
- Individualised therapeutic care plans
- High staffing ratios (1:1 / 2:1 based on need)
- Collaboration with clinical professionals and therapists
- Comprehensive risk assessments and behaviour support plans
- Highly structured routines for emotional stability
- Safe environment designed for crisis and behavioural management
- Continuous monitoring aligned with DoLS and safeguarding standards
Our DoLS Framework
- All restrictions are legally justified and regularly reviewed
- The child’s voice is central to every decision
- Full compliance with DoLS legal requirements
- Regular updates to Social Workers, IROs, and professionals
- Restrictions are only used to prevent significant harm
Therapeutic and Behavioural Support
- Trauma-informed care
- Emotional regulation support
- Behaviour management strategies
- Protective behaviours and safety planning
- 1:1 therapy sessions (where commissioned)
- Structured and meaningful daily activities
Our Aim
We aim to provide a safe and stabilising environment where children can reduce high-risk behaviours, build emotional resilience, and make positive progress. Our goal is to guide each young person toward a more independent and less restrictive setting when appropriate.
Commitment to Quality & Safety
Our specialist homes are managed by highly trained teams following Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Quality Standards, and legal DoLS frameworks. We ensure every child is cared for with dignity, respect, and compassion.
