Champion Children

Champion Children aims to raise the standards of children’s homes through the creation of specialist therapeutic communities that genuinely care.  Our homes are staffed with caring adults who have a therapeutic ethos centered around developing positive futures for young people. The structure of the home is focused on young people being actively involved in their home and their own journey towards integration into society as well rounded, safe individuals. Each home has a high level of experienced Adults (staff) supported by a Therapist and an Ofsted Registered Manager. The adults in the home recognise the impact of numerous placement breakdowns and are well experienced in developing attachments with hard to engage young people. Adults in the home balance a professional boundaried approach with nurture and genuine curiosity.

All of the properties are substantial, well considered homes, located in safe places for Children to live and grow. The homes are maintained to the highest of standards and all children are encouraged to participate in communal living whilst maintaining the privacy of their own, personalised and individual bedroom.

We recognise the vital role that Education plays in the development of a child’s future and our adults work tirelessly to support Children to obtain the highest possible standard. Children are encouraged to independence through a carefully designed programmer aimed to push young people to demonstrate safe behavior and gain trust.

  • To deliver a service through a committed, caring and skilled Adults team.
  • To provide a positive group living experience, allowing young people to develop relationship and social skills.
  • To work closely with all agencies to enable young people’s integration into communities, families or into independent living.
  • To provide clear care plans for young people throughout their stay in conjunction with their social worker and family.
  • To empower young people to take control and feel more confident in taking responsibility for their own lives and behaviour.
  • To involving the young person in their care planning process.
  • Protecting the young person’s rights to; choice, privacy, independence, respect, dignity, whilst developing their understanding of responsibility.
  • Monitoring achievement of agreed targets and celebrate them when they are achieved.
  • Evaluating and measuring information for effectiveness of service delivery and improved outcomes.
  • Exceed the expected standards and regulations, as required by Ofsted.

Matthew Wakeling is The Responsible Individual for Champion Children.  His vision is to create Therapeutic Communities for Children that deserve Champions – adults who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best they can possibly be.

Matthew has over 17 years of experience working in the care industry.  For the past 11 years he has been creating and managing Ofsted Outstanding Therapeutic communities for children and young people.  His specialist area is in working with young people who have displayed problematic sexual behaviour.