About Northwest Childcare



Northwest Childcare is a privately owned company dedicated to providing exceptional residential care for children and young people in the Northwest of England. With our head offices in Burnley, Lancashire, we have built a reputation for creating nurturing environments where children can thrive.


"Residential care can be a positive choice and experience at an important stage in children's lives. This can be achieved by helping children and their families or carers to address issues and to be solution-focused."


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We accommodate and care for children of either sex aged between 8-17 years old, specifically those displaying mild learning difficulties and social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Our expertise extends to supporting children with conditions including Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.


Important Note: Northwest Childcare does not provide care for children with severe disabilities and complex health needs. However, we do care for children with mild learning difficulties and/or mental health issues.

Who We Care For

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Our Ethos and Values


Northwest Childcare works to ensure that the following ethos and values are an integral part of life at both our houses:


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Residential care can be a positive choice and experience at an important stage in children's lives. This can be achieved by helping children and their families or carers to address issues and to be solution-focused.

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We work hard to provide stability and security, allowing children to relax through feeling safe in their environment.

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Residential care should provide a skilled service from committed staff in a safe, appropriately structured and caring environment.

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NWCC have a responsibility to make sure that children in residential care are protected from abuse and neglect..

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Residential care should be integrated with other services to meet children's needs and support families and carers

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NWCC recruit individuals based on gender, age, and ethnicity to reflect diversity and positive role models.

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NWCC offers opportunities to develop through training, supervision and annual appraisals.

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NWCC aim to provide every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, with the support and guidance they need according to the quality care standards.

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External Quality and assurance representatives, e.g. Ofsted, local authorities, and social workers do have access to all policies and procedures upon request, Clear Care login may also be generated for transparency of internal evidential-based systems.

Our Approach


We carefully match children being admitted into our homes, considering their age and individual needs. We can offer a place for up to two children of mixed gender at any one time, ensuring compatibility and creating harmonious living environments.


Our homes feature visual prompts throughout, used in all aspects of daily life to describe activities, menus, and organisational aspects. We also provide sensory-oriented environments with specialised items to support children who require additional sensory support.





"NWCC aim to provide every child, regardless of their background or circumstances, with the support and guidance they need according to the quality care standards."

Cultural & Religious Respect

Northwest Childcare works with families to facilitate religious observations, including attendance at weekly services, for children who wish to follow their religious beliefs. We respect dietary requirements and promote religious rituals that children wish to participate in, provided there is no significant risk of harm.


We encourage children to explore multicultural experiences, helping them understand and appreciate diversity through different foods, festivals, films and books from various cultures.


"NWCC recruit individuals based on gender, age, and ethnicity to reflect diversity and positive role models."


Quality & Transparency

We maintain the highest standards of care and are committed to transparency. Full details of our standards can be found within the Statement of Purpose and Ofsted Report for each home, downloadable from individual property pages on our website.



"External Quality and assurance representatives, e.g. Ofsted, local authorities, and social workers do have access to all policies and procedures upon request."