Nest Children Ltd — Children’s Residential Care (SEMH) • Essex & Kent
We provide Residential care for children with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Our model blends stability, relational practice, and a passion-led Therapeutic Enrichment Programme.
Nest Children exists to prove that high-quality, ethical residential care can transform lives. We champion belonging, safety, voice, and opportunity, ensuring children enjoy a meaningful upbringing and become integral to their communities.
Our first 4-place SEMH home in Essex is designed as a model home: showcasing best practice, transparent outcomes, and true community integration.
Places
4
Staff Ratio
2:4 (24/7)
Education
School + 1:1 tuition
Enrichment
Passion-led weekly
Every child pursues a personal passion (music, boxing/MMA, sport, arts) twice weekly; joins a weekly group wellbeing activity (yoga, running, meditation); receives one private online tuition session; and enjoys a weekly nature picnic.
Robust, proactive safeguarding and contextual risk management with multi-agency coordination and clear escalation pathways.
Keywork, restorative approaches, and structured routines that build trust, skills, and emotional regulation.
School engagement, 1:1 tuition, life-skills plan, and step-down readiness to semi-independent where appropriate.
We align with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards. Inspection-ready records, staff training matrix, and a live Statement of Purpose underpin our continuous improvement cycle.
Daily logs, incidents, medication, keywork, and audits in secure formats.
Registered Manager leadership; trauma-informed training; robust supervision.
Children’s meetings, surveys, advocate input, and family/professional feedback.
Useful Documents: Statement of Purpose • Children’s Guide • Policies
Company: Nest Children Ltd • Company No. 16684971 • Registered in England & Wales.
Our Responsible Individual brings safeguarding expertise from frontline policing and multi-agency partnership work. The Registered Manager leads a stable, well-supervised team to deliver consistent, loving care.
Local authorities and professionals: please get in touch directly to request our Statement of Purpose, discuss a potential placement, or check current vacancies. Families and community partners are also welcome to reach out for collaboration or general enquiries.
07927 184111
hello@nestchildren.co.uk
Essex & Kent, United Kingdom
📞 Call us or send an email — our team will respond promptly to all placement and partnership enquiries. We aim to provide full transparency on availability and matching criteria.