Referrals.
Every referral deserves careful consideration.
Working in partnership with local authorities and placing teams to provide safe, nurturing residential care tailored to the individual needs of children and young people.
Every Child. Every Need. Every Referral.
Working together to ensure that every potential placement is considered thoughtfully, responsibly and with the young person's needs at its heart.
Aspire Care NW works in partnership with local authorities and placing teams to provide small, nurturing residential homes for children and young people who are unable to live within their family environment.
All referrals are considered in line with our Statement of Purpose and assessed carefully to ensure each child or young person's needs can be met safely, appropriately, and in a way that promotes their welfare, stability and development.
Who Can Make a Referral?
Referrals are accepted from:
Local Authority Children’s Services
Children’s social care teams responsible for safeguarding and supporting young people who may require residential care. They oversee assessments, care planning, and identifying suitable placements.
Commissioning and Placement Teams
Local authority teams responsible for sourcing and arranging appropriate residential placements. They coordinate availability, costs, suitability, and compliance with the child or young person’s care plan.
Emergency Duty Teams
Out-of-hours social care teams who manage urgent or emergency situations where a child or young person needs immediate safe accommodation outside normal working hours.
All referrals are subject to Ofsted registration status and regulatory requirements.
Floyd Lodge is Ofsted registered. Moorland Lodge is a planned service and is not yet operational or Ofsted registered.
Our Provision
Providing a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people receive individualised care and support.
Personalised Care at Floyd Lodge
Aspire Care NW provides small-scale residential children's care at Floyd Lodge, offering:
Placements for up to two children or young people
Care for children and young people up to age 18
A nurturing, homely environment
A therapeutic, relationship-based and trauma-informed approach
Floyd Lodge is supported by a consistent and appropriately trained team working in line with each child or young person's care plan.
Referral Criteria
Every referral is carefully reviewed to determine whether we can safely and appropriately meet a young person's individual needs.
Potentially Suitable Referrals
We can consider referrals for children and young people who:
- Need a small, stable and supportive home environment
- Benefit from clear routines, boundaries and positive relationships
- Present emotional/behavioural needs manageable within a two-bed setting
- Will gain from a therapeutic approach, education and community engagement
When a Placement May Not Be Suitable
We may not be able to accept referrals where:
- Risks cannot be managed safely within a small residential setting
- Specialist or secure provision is required
- Needs fall outside our registration, staffing model or Statement of Purpose
All referrals are assessed individually with compatibility and impact carefully considered.
Referral Assessment & Matching
Every potential placement is carefully considered to assess suitability, compatibility and the individual needs of each young person.
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01STEP ONE
Referral Review
Review of referral documents and risk information
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02STEP TWO
Needs & Risk Assessment
Consideration of needs, history and presenting risks
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03STEP THREE
Compatibility Assessment
Compatibility assessment with current home environment
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04STEP FOUR
Professional Discussion
Discussion with placing authority for clarity and shared understanding
Our Placement Commitment
A placement is only offered when Aspire Care NW is confident it can meet the child or young person’s needs safely and effectively.
Make a Referral.
If you would like to discuss a potential placement or request a referral form, please contact us using the details below.
A member of our management team will respond promptly to discuss suitability, availability, and next steps.
Supporting Documents
Copies of our Statement of Purpose, Safe Area Report, and Children’s Guide are available on request.
Speak With Our Team
Contact us to discuss a potential placement or request further information.
Please contact our team to agree a secure method before sharing sensitive personal information about a child or young person.