We provide children and young people with much more than accommodation — we offer a warm, stable, and supportive place to call home.
About Progress Lives and our commitment to provide high-quality residential care.
We understand that many children in care have faced significant hardship, including trauma, rejection, loss, and instability. Some have moved multiple times, making it difficult to build lasting relationships or feel truly safe.
Our mission is to change that experience. We create a safe and nurturing environment where every child and young person is valued, listened to, and supported to regain confidence, build resilience, and look forward to a brighter future.
We are deeply committed to providing high-quality residential care that meets the individual needs of each child, helping them feel secure and empowered every step of the way.
Trauma-Informed, Evidence-Based, Relationship-Focused.
Our approach to care is centred around building trusting relationships within a safe, structured, and supportive environment. We focus on creating a consistent and nurturing space where children feel secure, respected, and able to thrive. This means providing clear boundaries and routines, encouraging emotional well-being, supporting the development of life skills and independence, and responding to individual needs with care, patience, and understanding.
Trauma-Informed
Care
We understand how trauma impacts behaviour and development and tailor our support to promote healing and emotional growth.
Skills-Focused
Support
We help young people develop practical life skills, coping strategies, and emotional regulation.
Consistent
Routines
We provide structure and predictability, which are essential for children who have experienced disruption.
Positive
Reinforcement
We celebrate achievements, however small, to build confidence and encourage progress.
Our care model is designed to be flexible and personalised, adapting to the evolving needs of each child while promoting safety, dignity, and empowerment.
High-quality residential care you can trust.
We are proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding care. Our homes are designed with the child’s physical, emotional, and social well-being at the heart. Every aspect of our service — from environment to staffing, from therapeutic interventions to education — is focused on supporting young people to thrive in all areas of life.
We Support Children and Young People Facing:
- Emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Complex learning disabilities
- Attachment disorders
- ADHD and ODD
- Autism Spectrum Conditions such as Asperger’s Syndrome
- Dyspraxia
- Multiple placement breakdowns
- Experiences of trauma, crisis, or loss
Our team has extensive experience and training in managing complex behaviours and delivering therapeutic care that reduces risk and promotes long-term stability.
Our expertise and programmes.
We offer a range of structured, evidence-based programmes and tailored interventions to meet the diverse needs of our residents, including:
Behavioural Management Programmes: Designed to minimise the severity and frequency of challenging behaviours using trauma-informed strategies.
Therapeutic and Reflective Practice: Ongoing staff training and reflective sessions ensure our team are confident and skilled in providing compassionate, child-centred care.
Independent Living Skills Development: Practical daily and weekly planning helps young people gain confidence and build independence at their own pace.
Emotional Regulation and Stress Management: We support children to understand and manage their emotions through anger management and relaxation techniques.
Positive Reinforcement and Rewards: We focus on achievable steps and celebrate successes, helping young people feel valued and motivated.
Our comprehensive approach promotes consistency, security, and positive progress, empowering children to develop resilience and self-belief.
Discover the latest from Progress Lives.
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