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Caring for Young People

A place to
feel truly
at home.

HatfieldHome provides safe, nurturing residential care for young people aged 8–17 — a genuine home built on compassion, consistency, and growth.

24/7
Dedicated Support
2–3
Per Home
100%
Safeguarding
HatfieldHome Caring for Young People
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Trauma-informed care Every journey respected
★★★★★
Ofsted Compliant
What We Offer

Care shaped around
every young person

Six specialist services — all built around what each individual genuinely needs to feel safe, grow, and thrive.

01 — Residential Care

A home, not a placement

Safe, carefully staffed environments with 24/7 support. Small homes of 2–3 young people ensuring genuine individual attention and real belonging.

02 — EBD Support

Emotional & behavioural expertise

Specialist support for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties using trauma-informed, relationship-based practice every day.

03 — Education

Learning never stops

Close liaison with schools, tutors, and educational professionals ensures every young person's academic journey stays on track throughout placement.

04 — Life Skills

Built for independence

Real independence embedded in daily life — cooking, budgeting, communication, and self-advocacy through genuine lived experience at home.

05 — Semi-Independent Living

The bridge to adulthood

Supported living pathways for 16–17 year olds — a carefully managed transition from residential care into confident, independent adult life.

06 — Emergency Placements

Ready when it matters most

Rapid-response capability for young people needing immediate safe housing. We are equipped and available for urgent referrals at any hour.

Our Values

Built on what
matters most

Safety first, always

Every decision begins with safeguarding and the wellbeing of our young people — without exception.

Consistency and stability

Young people thrive with predictable, caring adults around them — we build that consistency intentionally.

Individuality respected

Each young person's background, needs, and goals shape their unique care plan — never a template.

Partnership with families & authorities

We work closely with placing authorities and families at every step, maintaining transparent communication throughout.

Why HatfieldHome

What makes us
different

01

Small, intentional homes

Fewer young people means more genuine relationships, better outcomes, and a real family feeling — not an institution.

02

Expert, passionate staff

Continuously developed in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, behaviour management, and first aid.

03

Full regulatory compliance

Registered with Ofsted, meeting all Children's Homes Regulations — placing authorities can refer with complete confidence.

04

Complex needs welcome

We actively support young people with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs where others struggle.

Our Approach

How a placement works

Clear, caring, and collaborative — from first contact to settled placement.

1

Initial Referral

Contact us directly or via frameworks. We respond to all enquiries the same day, including emergencies.

2

Needs Assessment

We review background, needs, and care plans to confirm a strong match before placement begins.

3

Personalised Plan

A tailored support plan built collaboratively with the placing authority, family, and young person.

4

Settled & Supported

Consistent, structured care with regular reviews and transparent reporting for placing teams.

Get In Touch

Make a referral or
start a conversation

We welcome enquiries from local authorities, social workers, and families. All messages responded to within one working day — urgent referrals same day.

We're here to help find the right placement.

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Location

Hatfield Home, Watford, WD24 4DA

Emergency Referrals

Same-day response — available around the clock

Ofsted Registered
DBS Checked
GDPR Compliant
Fully Insured
Emergency Ready

Send an Enquiry

All enquiries are treated with strict confidentiality.

For emergency placements email us directly: Info@hatfieldhome.co.uk