The Footsteps Group has been providing high-quality care and support for people with learning disabilities since 2004. Our services include two children’s homes and an adult supported living service.

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With over 20 years of experience in delivering children’s services, we have established a strong track record of meeting quality standards and providing compassionate, individualised care. Over the years, we have continued to develop our staff and services to ensure we can respond flexibly to the diverse and changing needs of the children and young people in our care.

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Our services are delivered with each child’s welfare, safety, dignity and individual needs at the heart of everything we do. A key part of our approach is our commitment to person-centred planning and support, ensuring that the wishes, feelings and views of children, young people and those important to them are listened to, respected and, wherever possible, reflected in the care and support they receive.

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Our children’s services are regulated by Ofsted, while our adult supported living service is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our children’s homes are located in Goodmayes and Leyton, providing care and accommodation for children and young people aged 5 to 17 years. We specialise in supporting children and young people with learning and/or physical disabilities and complex health needs.

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We believe that every child deserves a happy, fulfilling and memorable childhood, supported by excellent care, nurturing relationships and access to education. We are committed to providing a wide range of opportunities for children and young people to explore their interests, develop their talents and skills, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

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We are deeply passionate about the work we do and take our responsibilities as corporate parents seriously, always acting in the best interests of the children and young people entrusted to our care. We work tirelessly to ensure that every child enjoys positive childhood experiences, recognising that having a learning or physical disability should never be a barrier to living a full, meaningful and enjoyable life.

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Our homes provide a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where children and young people feel safe, loved, understood and valued. We place great importance on listening to and understanding each child’s wishes, feelings and individual experiences. Every child is recognised and celebrated as an individual, receiving personalised care and support that respects their needs, background, identity and aspirations, while promoting self-confidence, independence and self-worth.

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Our person-centred approach is tailored to the unique needs of each child and underpinned by therapeutic, trauma-informed practices. This enables us to provide consistent, sensitive and nurturing care that promotes emotional well-being, stability and positive development. Above all, we strive to create a family-like environment where children and young people feel a genuine sense of belonging and are supported to flourish and thrive.