About Westgate House Children’s Home
Who We Are
Westgate House Children’s Home is more than a place of care—it is a community of growth, belonging, and hope. With a deep commitment to guiding young people aged 8 to 18, we create homes where safety and encouragement go hand in hand, empowering every child to discover their strengths, embrace opportunities, and build a brighter future.
Our Vision
We believe every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and supported. Our vision is to provide homes where young people can flourish—developing resilience, independence, and confidence that will carry them into adulthood.
Our Approach
- Child-centred care: Every decision is guided by what is best for the child.
- Therapeutic support: Trauma-informed practices nurture emotional wellbeing and stability.
- Empowerment: We encourage life skills, education, and the exploration of talents.
- Partnership working: Collaboration with families, schools, local authorities, and health professionals ensures continuity of care and the best outcomes.
Our Standards
Fully regulated by Ofsted under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, we are committed to exceeding the highest standards of care. Through robust safeguarding, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, we strive for Good and Outstanding outcomes in every inspection.
Our Promise
At Westgate House Children’s Home, we don’t just provide accommodation—we create homes where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. We are dedicated to making a lasting difference, helping young people build brighter futures filled with hope and opportunity.
What we do…
Specialist Support – Working Together for Better Outcomes
At Westgate House Children’s Home, we believe the best outcomes for children and young people are achieved through strong partnerships. Our homes are not only safe and nurturing environments, but also trusted spaces where social workers, local authorities, schools, and health professionals can be confident that their young people are receiving the highest standards of care.
Our Professional Standards
- Ofsted-regulated: All of our homes operate under the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
- Safeguarding at the core: Rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures ensure children’s safety and wellbeing at all times.
- Qualified leadership: Each home is led by a Registered Manager with the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), supported by a skilled and compassionate team.
- Continuous improvement: We welcome feedback from professionals and use it to strengthen our practice and outcomes.
How We Support Professionals
- Clear communication: Regular updates, reports, and transparent dialogue with placing authorities and social workers.
- Regulation 44 & 45 compliance: Independent monthly visits and six-monthly quality of care reviews, shared with Ofsted and stakeholders.
- Multi-agency collaboration: Close working relationships with schools, CAMHS, SEN services, and health professionals to ensure holistic care.
- Tailored care planning: Individualised plans designed to meet each child’s unique needs and aspirations.
Induction And Training
Learning the Essentials
Your first five weeks with Westgate House Children’s Home are designed to immerse you in our values, vision, and approach to childcare. During induction, you will complete our Skills to Care training programme, covering modules such as Recording and Reporting, Health and Safety, First Aid, Risk Management, Key Working, and Safer Handling of Medication.
Hands-on Learning
From weeks two to four, your training moves into our homes. You’ll shadow experienced residential staff, gaining insight into daily practice, before stepping into our new worker shift pattern to take a more hands-on role. This blend of classroom and field-based learning ensures you develop both the knowledge and confidence to provide outstanding care.
Skills to Care
Our training equips every team member with the skills, resilience, and compassion needed to support children effectively, ensuring consistency and excellence across all our homes.
Building Skills, Step by Step
In the fifth week of induction, colleagues step away from residential practice to complete the second stage of our Skills to Care programme. This phase deepens the knowledge gained so far, with modules covering Legislation Awareness, Safeguarding 360, and Attachment. It also includes our PRICE-accredited Behaviour Management and Holistic Approach to Intervention training, equipping staff with practical strategies to support children effectively.
Ready to Start
By the sixth week, colleagues will have completed all training required to be fully compliant with our Residential Support Worker policy for one year. At this stage, they return to the residential home and join the full shift pattern alongside their team. Depending on start dates, the first and second weeks of induction may be swapped, ensuring flexibility while maintaining the same comprehensive learning journey.
Empowering Our Colleagues Through Learning
Ongoing training is at the heart of our culture. From day one, every colleague participates in a structured programme embedded with our REACH therapeutic philosophy, ensuring child-centred approaches remain central to all learning. Training covers safeguarding, PRICE-accredited behavioural support, and the CACHE-accredited Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare. This equips staff not only to meet the complex needs of children but also to gain qualifications that advance their professional careers.
Each home also benefits from a bespoke therapeutic learning package, designed with our partners at New Ways Safeguarding and delivered by in-house Programme Specialists. Topics include attachment, childhood trauma, and therapeutic play, taught through a blended mix of classroom sessions, video facilitation, and online courses. Regular reviews by experienced trainers ensure content stays relevant, practical, and up to date.
Our Aims
We exist to provide safe, nurturing, and empowering homes where children and young people can thrive and build brighter futures.
Our Objectives
- Safety First: Protect every child through strong safeguarding practices.
- Child-Centred Care: Listen to young people’s voices and tailor care to their individual needs.
- Education & Learning: Support access to school, training, and personal growth opportunities.
- Wellbeing: Deliver therapeutic, trauma-informed care to build resilience and emotional stability.
- Independence: Teach life Skills
At Westgate House Children’s Home, independence is more than a goal — it’s a journey. We equip young people with the practical skills they need to thrive beyond our homes, from managing daily routines and personal finances to cooking, self-care, and decision-making. By encouraging responsibility and resilience, we help each child build confidence in their abilities, preparing them for adulthood with the tools to live independently and successfully.
Our Commitment
At Westgate House Children’s Home, our promise extends beyond providing accommodation—we create homes where children feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow. Every aspect of our work, from staff training to professional collaboration, is guided by one principle: to do what is best for the child.
Through rigorous training, therapeutic practice, and strong partnerships with professionals, we empower our colleagues and ensure that every young person in our care has the opportunity to thrive emotionally, socially, and educationally. By combining compassion with excellence, we are dedicated to building brighter futures filled with hope, resilience, and opportunity.
Get in Touch
Office 7
35-37 Ludgate Hill
London
EC4M 7JN
United Kingdom