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Referrals
Young People Referrals to Headstart Residential Care
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Young People Referrals to Headstart Residential Care
At Headstart Residential Care, we provide a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people who require specialist support due to complex emotional, behavioural, or social needs. Our referral process is designed to be clear, responsive, and centred around the best interests of the young person.
We welcome referrals for young people aged 8–18 who:
Have a diagnosis of Autism
Have associated Social, Emotional and Mental Health challenges
Have trauma or attachment-related challenges
A need for therapeutic, trauma-informed care in a residential setting
Each young person is assessed individually to ensure our services are the right fit for their needs and that we can provide the appropriate level of care and support.
Referrals can be made by:
Local authorities
Social workers
Health and education professionals
To make a referral, please provide:
A completed referral form
Recent assessments or reports (e.g., social care, CAMHS, education)
A care plan or placement objectives
Any relevant risk assessments
Our team will review the referral promptly and liaise with the referring professional to discuss suitability, placement availability, and next steps.
Once a referral is accepted:
We arrange an initial pre-placement meeting to gather and discuss all the necessary information.
We arrange a visit at the current placement or invited the child and their social team to visit one of our homes, in person.
The senior team of the home, Head of Residential Services and the Director of Residential Services meet to discuss if an offer of placement will be made.
If a provision is offered and accepted, a tailored care plan is developed in collaboration with the young person and professionals involved.
Ongoing communication and progress updates are provided throughout the placement
We are committed to providing a stable, therapeutic environment where young people can feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow.
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