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Ofsted Registered · Children's Residential Home
Ofsted Registered Children's Home in Kent
Specialist residential care for young people aged 8–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties — delivered from YCN Colney Home, Dartford.
Ofsted Registered
CQC Registered
NHS-Trained Leadership
Kent & London
Children's Residential Care
Safe, Structured Care for Young People with EBD
YCN Colney Home is our Ofsted registered children's home located in Dartford, Kent. We are registered to admit young people aged 8–18 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), providing safe, structured and therapeutic residential care.
Our approach is centred on creating stability, building trust and developing the skills and resilience young people need to thrive. We work closely with placing local authorities, social workers and families throughout every placement.
The home offers a genuine family atmosphere — not an institutional setting. Young people have access to their own spaces, communal areas and a dedicated playroom, as well as the full support of our experienced team.
Key Information
- Home:
- YCN Colney Home
- Location:
- Dartford, Kent
- Ages:
- 8–18 years
- Specialism:
- Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
- Regulator:
- Ofsted
- Regulator:
- Ofsted
- Registered:
- June 2025
What We Offer
Our Approach to Children's Care
Qualified Staffing
All staff hold relevant care qualifications and receive regular supervision, training and CPD.
Keyworker Support
Each young person has a dedicated keyworker who builds meaningful, consistent relationships.
Education Support
We work with schools and education providers to maintain continuity of learning throughout placements.
Family Contact
We support appropriate family contact in line with care plans and the young person's best interests.
Ofsted Oversight
Fully Ofsted registered and inspected — providing local authorities with assurance of quality.
Making a Referral
How to Refer a Young Person
We work directly with local authority placement teams and social workers. Every referral is handled quickly, professionally and with the young person's needs at the centre.
01
Initial Enquiry
Call, email or WhatsApp us with a brief outline of the young person's needs and the placement type required. We respond within 24 hours.
02
Needs Assessment
We review the referral information in detail and confirm whether we can safely and appropriately meet the young person's needs.
03
Placement Agreement
We share our Statement of Purpose and agree placement terms with the commissioning authority. All documentation is handled promptly.
04
Supported Transition
A carefully managed move-in, fully coordinated with the young person, their social worker and the placing authority.
05
Ongoing Review
Regular key worker reviews, progress reports and direct local authority liaison throughout the duration of the placement.
01
Initial Enquiry
Call, email or WhatsApp us with a brief outline of the young person's needs and the placement type required. We respond within 24 hours.
02
Needs Assessment
We review the referral information in detail and confirm whether we can safely and appropriately meet the young person's needs.
03
Placement Agreement
We share our Statement of Purpose and agree placement terms with the commissioning authority. All documentation is handled promptly.
04
Supported Transition
A carefully managed move-in, fully coordinated with the young person, their social worker and the placing authority.
05
Ongoing Review
Regular key worker reviews, progress reports and direct local authority liaison throughout the duration of the placement.
Refer a Young Person
Contact our team to discuss a placement at YCN Colney Home. We work with local authorities across Kent, London and nationwide.