Children's residential care
Children's residential care in Vale Of Glamorgan
Keys runs therapeutic children's residential homes in the Vale of Glamorgan for young people with complex needs who need a stable, supportive home. Provision centres on Barry in South Wales, with single-occupancy and dual placements and multi-bed homes of three to eight beds, in single-gender and mixed-gender settings.
Areas we serve
Across Vale Of Glamorgan
Areas we serve in the Vale of Glamorgan
Keys supports children and young people placed by local authorities in the Vale of Glamorgan, with homes based in Barry in South Wales. Each home is registered with and inspected by Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), the regulator for children's social care in Wales.
Homes offer spacious bedrooms, communal living areas, outdoor space, on-site educational resources and dedicated therapeutic rooms. Placements can be single occupancy or dual, and homes range from three to eight beds, giving placing teams options within the Vale and the wider South Wales area.
For children’s safety we describe the areas we support rather than naming individual children’s homes or addresses. We also accept referrals from beyond Vale Of Glamorgan.
About Children’s Residential Care
For Professionals
Placement & pathways in Vale Of Glamorgan
Information for placing teams
Placing social workers and commissioners can check current vacancies in the Vale of Glamorgan with the Keys referrals team. Every placement begins with an initial enquiry and a thorough assessment of the young person's needs before a suitable home is identified, followed by ongoing support once they move in. Staff are trained in the Keys Connect trauma-informed model.
Common questions
Concise, evidenced answers to the questions professionals ask most about our Vale Of Glamorgan provision.
Where in the Vale of Glamorgan are your children's homes?
Keys has children's homes in Barry, supporting young people placed by local authorities across the Vale of Glamorgan and South Wales. Homes range from single occupancy to three-to-eight-bed settings.
Who are the Vale of Glamorgan children's homes for?
The homes support children and young people with complex needs who need a therapeutic, supportive place to live. Single-gender and mixed-gender homes are available across a range of ages.
Who regulates your children's homes in the Vale of Glamorgan?
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) regulates and inspects our children's homes in the Vale of Glamorgan, as it does for children's social care across Wales. Staff are trained in the Keys Connect trauma-informed model.
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