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Bridge House is a small, family-style residential home registered for two young people.
At Bridge House, we provide a warm, nurturing, and structured environment for young people aged 7-18 who face emotional, behavioural, or learning challenges. Located in the peaceful community of Sidley, East Sussex, our home offers a safe and supportive space where children can heal, grow, and thrive.
Bridge House is a small, family-style residential home registered for two young people. We believe in the power of residential care as a positive and proactive choice, not a last resort. Our dedicated and highly trained team works around the clock to ensure each child receives personalised care that respects their individuality, promotes their well-being, and supports their development.
The values of the Bridge echo the values of Headstart Residential Care, which are:
These values are interwoven into the home’s daily life through our Integrated, therapeutic therapies, and our specialised staff team.
The Bridge supports children with:
Each child receives a personalised care plan, with a dedicated key worker and co-key worker to support their development and emotional well-being.
The home is designed to be cosy and homely, with:
Children are encouraged to personalise their rooms and participate in daily routines like meal planning and preparation.
Situated in a quiet residential area, The Bridge is close to:
The Bridge places strong emphasis on educational achievement. Staff support each child’s EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan), liaise with schools, and provide resources for home learning when needed. The home has close ties with Headstart School, offering GCSEs, BTECs, and outdoor learning.
Children receive comprehensive, therapeutic, health support, including:
Each Headstart home is led by a dedicated management team who bring warmth, experience, and stability to daily life. Our Registered Manager and Deputy Manager work closely with staff to provide a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people can feel secure, supported, and encouraged to thrive.
Registered Manager (Bridge)
Deputy Manager
The Croft fosters positive, respectful relationships between staff and children. Behaviour is managed through:
Staff apply the PACE model—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy—to build trust and support emotional well-being.
PBS techniques help encourage positive choices and reduce challenging behaviours through consistency and reinforcement.
All staff are trained in PRICE methods, using calm de-escalation and safe intervention when necessary.
We use restorative practices and natural consequences to promote reflection, responsibility, and reconciliation.
A clear zero-tolerance stance ensures every child feels safe, respected, and free from harm.
Children are encouraged to maintain family contact and take part in community life to build a sense of belonging.
Led by Registered Manager Gael and Deputy Manager, Ross, the team includes experienced and qualified staff with diverse backgrounds. Staff receive:
All placements are carefully matched and planned. The home prioritises:
At Bridge House, our policies are in place to ensure the highest standards of care, safety and accountability. You can find key documents below for reference.
Our Statement of Purpose outlines the aims, objectives, and ethos of each Headstart Residential home, detailing how we provide consistent, high-quality care and support for every young person.
This document is available upon request.
Request a copyOur homes are registered with Ofsted and regularly inspected to ensure we maintain the highest standards of care and safeguarding.
Copies of our most recent Ofsted reports are available upon request.
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