Therapeutic Residential Care is our core offering and allows us to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children aged 11 to 17. By applying trauma-informed practices tailored to each individual’s needs, we can help build their resilience and drive positive behaviours.
We support children facing the following:
Complex trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)
Emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
Neurodiversity, including ASD and ADHD
Mental health challenges, including Tier 4 and secure step-down placements
Our approach is rooted in evidence-based models, including:
PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
Secure Base Model to foster emotional security and resilience
High staff-to-child ratios to ensure responsive and relational care
“Daily life at Above and Beyond balances therapeutic support with structure and routine.”
Individualised Care Plans
We give every child an individualised care plan developed in partnership with their Key Worker, family, and professional network. This plan ensures a balance of therapeutic support, structure, and routine.
Our plans include:
1:1 therapeutic keywork sessions
Access to formal or informal education
Recreational, cultural, and skill-building activities
Emotional regulation and independence coaching
Healing happens through relationships. That’s why we’ve built consistency, trust, and empathy into our daily care. Our experienced and compassionate team ensures each child feels safe, valued, and empowered.
Above and Beyond is committed to:
Providing a safe, homely environment
Supporting emotional recovery and personal growth
Preparing children for brighter, more independent futures
We welcome referrals from:
Local authority placement teams
Social workers and commissioners
Education and health professionals
To refer a child to Above and Beyond:
Please send an email to referrals@aboveandbeyondrc.co.uk or call Sarah Nelson on 07380 420 115. Please provide supporting documentation (e.g., Education, Health and Care Plans and Risk Assessments). Our placements team will respond within 24 hours to discuss suitability and next steps.
OUR REFERRAL PROCESS
We welcome referrals for children aged 11 to 17 who require therapeutic residential care. Whether for emergency, short-term, or long-term placements, our referral process is responsive, transparent, and person-centred.