Children's services | CareTech

CareTech children’s services are built on a clear and heartfelt belief: every young person deserves extraordinary days, every day

Through our specialist schools, residential care and fostering services, we create safe, nurturing environments where young people feel valued, supported and truly understood.

Our dedicated teams use therapeutic, child-centred approaches to help each young person grow in confidence, discover their strengths and take meaningful steps forward. By working in close partnership with families, carers and local authorities, we shape personalised pathways that empower every young person to thrive and move confidently toward a brighter future.

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Our children's services

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Residential care

Our residential care services provide safe, nurturing homes for children and young people who have experienced trauma, disruption or complex needs. Through skilled teams, therapeutic approaches and tailored support, we help every child feel secure, valued and ready to achieve extraordinary things every day.

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Education

Our specialist schools provide both residential and day placements, giving young people a safe, structured environment where they can learn, grow and feel genuinely supported. With expertise in autism, learning disabilities, SEMH and complex needs, our education teams create individual learning journeys that help each young person build confidence, develop independence and discover a real enjoyment of learning.

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Fostering

Our fostering services recruit and support dedicated foster families who provide safe, nurturing homes for young people who need them. With specialist training, therapeutic frameworks and wraparound professional support, we empower foster parents to create stable, life-changing experiences for every young person in their care.

Find a children's service provider

All services Residential care Fostering Schools

One of the UK’s largest providers of residential care and specialist education and for children and young people with complex and diverse needs.

Branas is a therapeutic residential provider specialising in care for young males displaying harmful or complex behaviours.

Residential care for children aged 10–18 who have often experienced adverse childhood experiences.

Providing care for children and young people with learning difficulties, health needs, disabilities, attachment difficulties or life-limiting conditions.

A residential and education provider offering bespoke care for young people with autism, SEMH, learning difficulties and complex behaviours.

Residential homes based in Manchester and specialist education for children with complex needs.

Offering both residential care and specialist education across Scotland and Northern East England.

Linx 16+ helps young people develop essential life skills, confidence and stability as they move toward adulthood and community living.

www.linx16plus.co.uk

By the Bridge with Cambian trains and supports exceptional foster parents so children in care can discover their potential and thrive.

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FSG Fostering supports carers across London and the South East to provide safe, stable family placements for children and young people.

A small, family-focused fostering agency that places children at the centre of everything they do.

A specialist fostering agency providing short and long-term, respite and palliative placements for children with disabilities and complex needs.

One of the UK’s largest providers of residential care and specialist education and for children and young people with complex and diverse needs.

Branas is a therapeutic residential provider specialising in care for young males displaying harmful or complex behaviours.

Residential care for children aged 10–18 who have often experienced adverse childhood experiences.

Providing care for children and young people with learning difficulties, health needs, disabilities, attachment difficulties or life-limiting conditions.

A residential and education provider offering bespoke care for young people with autism, SEMH, learning difficulties and complex behaviours.

Residential homes based in Manchester and specialist education for children with complex needs.

Offering both residential care and specialist education across Scotland and Northern East England.

Linx 16+ helps young people develop essential life skills, confidence and stability as they move toward adulthood and community living.

www.linx16plus.co.uk

By the Bridge with Cambian trains and supports exceptional foster parents so children in care can discover their potential and thrive.

Go to the website

FSG Fostering supports carers across London and the South East to provide safe, stable family placements for children and young people.

A small, family-focused fostering agency that places children at the centre of everything they do.

A specialist fostering agency providing short and long-term, respite and palliative placements for children with disabilities and complex needs.

One of the UK’s largest providers of residential care and specialist education and for children and young people with complex and diverse needs.

Offering both residential care and specialist education across Scotland and Northern East England.

Residential homes based in Manchester and specialist education for children with complex needs.

A residential and education provider offering bespoke care for young people with autism, SEMH, learning difficulties and complex behaviours.

Residential care for children aged 10–18 who have often experienced adverse childhood experiences.

Branas is a therapeutic residential provider specialising in care for young males displaying harmful or complex behaviours.