Our Houses

Yew Tree House

Yew Tree House is our first home in Woodhouses, Staffordshire, to be opened. The

project took many months from start to finish, but we are delighted with the results.

Much care and thought went into the design and build process, reflected in the

home’s look and feel.

 

At Yew Tree, we believe that children in our care should have the same opportunities

as everyone else: at home, school, and society.

 

We understand that some of our children may express themselves in a manner that

requires an extra layer of compassion, patience, and understanding because of their

lived experiences. Yew Tree House has been established to help children navigate

their complex emotional dynamics.

 

The home offers a safe, nurturing, and empowering community where the child can

develop, learn, and thrive in a therapeutic environment. We want the child to feel

secure, loved, and happy with a strong and loving network of relationships, to

discover and realise their skills and talents, and to have high aspirations for the

future.

A Belonging

We want the child to feel included and proud of their culture, religion, and

identity. We cook together, share celebrations, and participate in local community activities to

learn about others in society.

Taking Part

We see children as rich in potential and actively involved in

decisions about their lives and futures. We encourage all children to play an active

part in the management of Yew Tree House, from the physical environment, decor,

and use of the space to the food, activities, and daily routines. Young people help

recruit staff and change our ways of working.

Enjoyment

Play is one of our core values, and we believe having fun and doing

things together are vital for establishing trusting relationships, well-being, and

learning. We go on holiday as a group and do new activities together.

Mental and Physical Health

We support children in staying connected with family

and friends. There is help accessing health services to ensure good physical and

psychological health. We aim for children to stay with us for a medium to long period

so we have time to develop solid relationships, and so children feel well supported.

We carefully plan for their welcome to the home and for when they move on.

Therapeutic Engagement

We offer bespoke therapy in the home. We actively

listen to children and give them lots of opportunities to express themselves and

explore emotions. We offer life story work if the child wishes for this to happen.

Key Workers

When children come to live at Yew Tree House, they are matched

with a key worker on the staff team. The key worker is responsible for getting to

know them and addressing their essential provisions daily.

Learning

We focus on learning and reflection in the home and support children’s

holistic growth in all aspects of their lives so that they can thrive, have fun, and enjoy

a good childhood in the present.

We help to establish relationships with schools, colleges, and local companies to

help with education and work experience.

The Home

Yew Tree House has been refurbished to the highest standards. Each

young person has a well-proportioned bedroom with a desk for private study, and

children are encouraged to decorate and arrange their rooms to reflect their tastes

and preferences.