Family assessment

Clairmont

Clairmont is a female-only residential family assessment centre near Telford, supporting up to five families and their babies at a time. We are commissioned by Local Authorities, across England and Wales, to assess parenting capacity of women, who have a range of personal challenges, that could impact upon their ability to provide safe and predictable parenting. These challenges may include poor mental health, learning difficulties and previous experiences of domestic abuse.

Assessments run up to 16 weeks, delivered by a highly experienced and qualified team. The Centre is rated Good by Ofsted.

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Ofsted · Good

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Residential assessment

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About

About Clairmont

Clairmont is our female-only family assessment centre in Wellington, Telford, with particular expertise in supporting women facing significant mental health challenges and survivors of domestic abuse. We provide a stepping stone for mothers recovering from post-partum psychosis or living with enduring mental health issues, often alongside additional needs such as learning difficulties or substance misuse.

With space for up to five families, Clairmont offers a welcoming environment with en-suite bedrooms, communal spaces, a nursery, laundry facilities and a secure garden. Placements typically range from 14 to 24 weeks, ensuring a thorough assessment at a gentle pace that allows families to heal.

Our support process

Support is delivered by a skilled team trained in the trauma-informed Keys Connect model, keeping our approach sensitive to each family's experiences and needs. Our process includes:

  1. Step 1

    Initial assessment

    Understanding the unique needs and challenges of each family.

  2. Step 2

    Tailored support plans

    Creating personalised plans to address specific issues and promote positive outcomes.

  3. Step 3

    Ongoing monitoring

    Regular check-ins to adjust support as needed.

  4. Step 4

    Feedback & evaluation

    Making sure families are satisfied with the support and making improvements where needed.

  1. 1

    Step 1

    Initial assessment

    Understanding the unique needs and challenges of each family.

  2. 2

    Step 2

    Tailored support plans

    Creating personalised plans to address specific issues and promote positive outcomes.

  3. 3

    Step 3

    Ongoing monitoring

    Regular check-ins to adjust support as needed.

  4. 4

    Step 4

    Feedback & evaluation

    Making sure families are satisfied with the support and making improvements where needed.

Facilities

En-suite bedroom Fully equipped kitchen Communal lounge Nursery Dining room On-site laundry Secure garden

Useful information

Common questions

How long is a typical assessment at Clairmont?

Placements usually run for 14 to 24 weeks, with the exact length agreed with the placing authority based on each family's needs and progress.

Who can be referred to Clairmont?

Clairmont is a female-only centre for mothers and their babies, with particular expertise in mental health challenges, including post-partum psychosis, and recovery from domestic abuse. Referrals are made through the placing authority.

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