Holistic care, shaped around each child
From therapy and education to cooking a first family meal — every part of life at Tender Roots is designed to help young people heal, grow and prepare for the future.
Our six core services
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Education
Tailored educational programmes helping children rebuild confidence and reintegrate into learning at their own pace.
We work closely with schools, Virtual School Officers and SEN teams to ensure each young person has a clear, achievable education plan.
Where a young person has been out of education, we provide structured learning at home and a gradual, supported return to school or alternative provision.
- PEP & EHCP support — Active participation in Personal Education Plan and EHCP reviews.
- Learning routines — Homework support, reading time and a calm study space.
- Reintegration — Step-by-step return to learning at a pace that builds confidence.
Keywork Sessions
Structured one-to-one guidance helping young people understand risks, relationships and themselves.
Each young person has a dedicated keyworker who delivers regular, planned sessions shaped around their needs, interests and care plan.
- Drugs & Alcohol awareness — Honest, age-appropriate conversations about risks and choices.
- Social & Emotional Skills — Recognising feelings, managing emotions and building self-worth.
- Positive Relationships — Healthy friendships, boundaries and consent.
- Internet & Social Media Safety — Staying safe online and recognising grooming or exploitation.
- Personal Safety — Safety in the community, safe adults and safety planning.
Therapeutic Support
Weekly sessions with a qualified psychotherapist to help children process trauma and support emotional well-being.
Our trauma-informed approach means therapeutic thinking runs through daily life in the home, not only in sessions.
The psychotherapist also consults with the staff team so every adult responds consistently and therapeutically.
- Weekly therapy — Regular sessions with a qualified psychotherapist.
- Trauma-informed practice — Connection before correction, every day.
- Team consultation — Reflective practice to support consistent care.
Independent Living Skills
Practical preparation for adulthood — managing money, running a home and cooking healthy meals.
We build independence gradually, celebrating each new skill and preparing young people for a confident transition to adulthood.
- Money Management — Budgeting, saving and understanding everyday costs.
- Everyday Life Skills — Cleaning, laundry and keeping a tidy personal space.
- Food Preparation & Cooking — Planning, shopping for and cooking nutritious meals.
Qualified Staff Team
Skilled professionals holding or working towards NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families, providing 24/7 individualised care.
Our team is carefully recruited, fully vetted and continuously trained in safeguarding, trauma-informed care and positive behaviour support.
With a small home for up to two young people, staff can offer truly individual attention around the clock.
- NVQ Level 4 — Held or in progress across the care team.
- 24/7 care — Consistent, familiar adults day and night.
- Ongoing training — Safeguarding, first aid and therapeutic practice.
Culture & Heritage
Celebrating every child's background, heritage and identity so they feel valued, confident and proud of who they are.
We support young people to explore their culture, faith, language and traditions — through food, celebrations, community links and life-story work.
- Identity & belonging — Life-story work and positive identity building.
- Faith & festivals — Support to practise faith and mark important days.
- Community links — Connections with local cultural groups and mentors.
Looking for a stable, therapeutic placement?
Submit a secure online referral or speak with our placement team today. We respond to urgent placement requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
