Our Ethos

Inspire’s priorities are clear: that children and young people are kept safe; that their individual needs are met; and that they are healthy and enjoy their childhood.

We ensure that all of our children receive care and support that enables them to learn, grow and ultimately achieve their potential, whilst promoting and maintaining family-style living and giving them the best possible chances in life.

Integrity is the foundation of what we do.

Nurturing is the approach to our young people and staff, we are part of a family.

Soul is at the heart of what we do every day, our home, our children, our care.

Passion drives the commitment to achieve the very best for our children.

Intrigue results in our evolving practice, ideas and opinions.

Resilience demonstrates our commitment to our children, our staff and our colleagues.

Empower our children and staff to be the very best they can.

Person-centred Care

It is crucial that every child has the skills they need to move on positively into adulthood. We work with young people to create a person-centred plan that ensures a successful transition from Inspire, continually looking forward in terms of their placement. We focus on what they can achieve next, developing independent living skills and helping them build a positive future.

Our care is a minimum of one-to-one, ensuring continuous support in the development of every young person. This is achieved through:

  • Ensuring that the emotional needs and wishes of every child are at the centre of our care planning
  • Providing an active approach to learning and living; children are supported and encouraged to participate in various social and leisure activities
  • Understanding and addressing individual needs in terms of age, gender, race, sexuality and disability, and meeting specific cultural and religious needs
  • Providing the opportunity for every young person to experience stability, a sense of belonging and the ability to explore and celebrate their own identity
  • Supporting the development and improvement of daily living skills
  • Balancing the needs of the individuals and developing their social skills and independence for them to be positively involved in the local community