Located in a quiet residential area in Rochdale, Lancashire. Shaw Cottage is a nurturing children’s home supporting one individual aged 8 to 18 years with emotional and behavioural disorders (EBD).
Supporting the needs of the young people
At Shaw Cottage, we pride ourselves on matching our young people appropriately, maintaining meaningful and long-term placements. We have a strong focus on promoting the child’s voice listening and responding to their feelings, wishes and views, giving ownership helping to maintain this very positive atmosphere.
The children’s home has a strong focus on building self-esteem, confidence, achieving positive outcomes and developing the skills required for young people to successfully transition to further independence and adult life.
Service summary
The range of services and facilities available at Shaw Cottage includes:
- A safe and homely environment
- Accommodation comprising of 1 individual bedroom, which the young person is encouraged to personalise
- A range of facilities, including a large living room, kitchen, dining room and private garden
- Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted
- 2:1 staffing
- Individualised care plans and a focus on developing daily living skills
- A well-qualified and experienced staff team
- Dedicated in-house therapist who offers individual therapeutic support
- A wide range of planned on-site and community-based activities
- Waking night supervision