Meet Our Team
Clare Ratcliffe
CO-FOUNDER / RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUAL
Experienced Fostering Director, and previous Responsible Individual and Registered Manager of a large Residential Children’s Home with over 20 years outstanding senior leadership experience, providing the vision and direction required to ensure the highest quality education, care and therapy for children with complex needs. Proven track record of dramatically improving outcomes for the most challenging and vulnerable children in our society. Possessing the required enthusiasm, vision, drive, empathy and strategic planning necessary to create, develop and oversee innovative specialist provision.
Sarah Deaville
CO-FOUNDER
Experienced special needs Director of Education, Care and Residential School Proprietor with 25 years outstanding senior leadership experience.
Dr Amy Hopkin
CO-FOUNDER
Experienced special needs Director of Education, Care and Residential School Proprietor with 26 years outstanding senior leadership experience.
Alison Gregory
REGISTERED MANAGER
Experienced Regional and Registered Fostering Manager with 26 years experience in the social care sector. Has a passion for therapeutic parenting and the drive to ensure our service remains committed to delivering the highest quality care and support to all members in our therapeutic community. Believing therapeutic practice and safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do.
Hayley Morris
SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER
Dedicated childcare professional with 8 years’ experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker in a large therapeutic children’s home. Through years of supporting children and young people in residential care, has developed a strong understanding of the safety, stability and connection they need to thrive. Passionate about helping children and young people find families where they can feel they belong, experience family life and build meaningful, lasting relationships.
Bethany Manley
SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER
Former Senior Residential Support Worker with 7 years’ experience in therapeutic residential childcare, supporting children and young people through a range of complex and challenging situations. Committed to helping foster carers feel confident, prepared and supported, providing practical de-escalation techniques that can be used when situations become difficult. Passionate about helping families move forward positively after challenging moments, maintaining strong relationships and providing children and young people with the consistency and stability they need.
Sarah Beeston
NEWLY QUALIFIED SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER
Newly qualified Social Worker with a strong foundation of 8 years’ frontline experience as a Residential Support Worker. Experienced in supporting children and young people with a range of needs, with particular strengths in behaviour support, safeguarding and child protection. Combines newly developed social work knowledge with extensive hands-on experience to provide child-centred, practical and informed support to foster families, helping to achieve positive and lasting outcomes for children and young people.
Katie Mendoza
NEWLY QUALIFIED SUPERVISING SOCIAL WORKER
Dedicated newly qualified Social Worker with 3 years’ frontline experience supporting children and young people in residential care. Brings valuable experience of working with adolescents who can find it difficult to regulate their emotions, providing calm, patient and consistent support through effective communication and de-escalation. Alongside experience in medication administration and financial support, has a strong understanding of the practical and emotional needs of young people. Passionate about working alongside foster carers to strengthen relationships, build confidence and create safe, supportive environments where young people can thrive.
Samantha Young
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Dedicated Assistant Manager with 10 years’ experience in therapeutic residential childcare, supporting children and young people with a range of needs. Experienced in overseeing health and financial support while providing practical, person-centred guidance to both young people and colleagues. Passionate about creating stable, nurturing environments and implementing strategies that promote resilience, consistency and positive long-term outcomes.
Sonja Baker
FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER
Dedicated Family Support Worker with extensive experience supporting children and families across educational and family settings. Skilled in building trusted relationships, understanding individual needs and working alongside families to overcome challenges. Passionate about ensuring foster carers and the children in their care feel listened to, valued and supported, providing practical guidance that strengthens relationships, promotes stability and helps every child reach their potential.