Family assessment

Crown House

Crown House is a residential family assessment centre in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, supporting up to seven families and their babies at a time. As Keys' longest-established centre, it assesses parenting capacity, including for parents with learning disabilities, using the validated Parent Assess model over a 14-week period.

Assessments are delivered by a team trained in the trauma-informed Keys Connect model, and the centre is rated Good by Ofsted.

Spacious bedroom at Crown House with a double bed, baby cot and wooden rocking chair by a bay window

Ofsted · Good

Live-in

Residential assessment

Court-ready

Evidence-based reports

About

About Crown House

Crown House is Keys' longest-established residential family assessment centre, supporting up to seven families and their babies at a time. It has a long-held reputation for providing excellent support for families.

More recently, Crown House has deepened its specialism in working with parents who have learning disabilities, using the validated Parent Assess model over a 14-week assessment. Each family has their own bedroom with either an en-suite or private bathroom, alongside homely shared spaces including a kitchen, lounges, a playroom and nursery, a dining room and a laundry room.

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

Private bedroom with en-suite or private bathroom Fully equipped kitchen Shared lounges Playroom and nursery Dining room On-site laundry room

Useful information

Common questions

How long is a typical assessment at Crown House?

Most assessments run for 14 weeks, using the validated Parent Assess model. The exact length is agreed with the placing authority based on each family's needs.

Where is Crown House located?

Crown House is in Great Malvern, Worcestershire. For confidentiality, the exact address is shared with placing authorities at referral.

Discover more

Family Assessment

For families and the professionals around them, making informed decisions together.

Make a referral

Tell us about the person and what they need, and our team will talk through availability and the next steps.


Connected Support

Support centred around each individual.

We call it Connected Support.

A network of Care, Education and Health services for children, young people and adults, seamlessly connecting specialist schools, alternative learning solutions, children’s homes, adult residential, supported living and health services and expertise.

Browse all services