Residential North
Residential North
Hear what our children and young people, colleagues, and stakeholders have to say about our residential services.
“You’ve all really helped me become the person I am today. The amount of love you all put in, you all wanted the best for me. I’m going to miss the team of great people I have had around me”
“I know who to speak to if I have a problem, even if it’s a problem with a member of staff”
“I feel safe living here; it’s the best place I have lived. They help me with everything”
“We have a really good team that support each other, and I really enjoy seeing the nurture we provide”
“As a staff team we recognise that this is the place we work but it is the young people’s home-we respect that”
“We try to work in a fun way that is as caring and professional as possible, we try to be role models for the young people to help them go on to live comfortably, happily and as safely as possible”
“On behalf of [commissioning local authority], I would like to express my gratitude to everyone at Barnardo’s for their hard work and dedication to ensuring that the children have a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment that feels like a home. Their efforts in supporting the children’s education and training demonstrate their commitment to their well-being.”
LA Commissioning Manager
“Children have been involved in key initiatives such as staff recruitment and the ‘young inspectors’ programme. These opportunities help children develop confidence and self-esteem"
Ofsted inspection report
“Colleagues are deeply invested in the wellbeing and futures of young people in their care. Their passion and pride in the service they provide are evident in the way they work tirelessly to create a safe, loving, and supportive home environment.”
Young Inspector’s report