Nurture. Develop. Flourish.
Brightening young lives through bespoke therapeutic care and education
At Real Pebbles, we are a private residential child care and education provider with a difference. Our mission is to nurture and develop young people aged 8-18, providing them with a unique bespoke and therapeutic practice that allows them to flourish. We believe that every child has the right to simply be a child, and we strive to provide a space where they can feel safe, valued, understood, and loved.
Residential Child Care
We offer specialist Residential Child Care across loving and nurturing homes in Scotland and England. Our children and young people experience a genuine sense of family and feel safe and valued in our homes. Our Therapeutic Parenting approach ensures that our children and young people receive the care and support they need to develop in their own beautiful way.
Education
Education is a core element of our provision. We provide curricula tailored to the individual needs of each child across our fully registered and well-established independent schools. Our Adapt Learning Model ensures that education is accessible and engaging for all, providing a solid foundation for future success.
Therapy
Our bespoke care and education are supported by the invaluable input of a team of in-house psychologists, who offer Therapy to recover from early adversities and flourish through adulthood. Our therapy is based on Forensic Psychology, providing a specialist approach that addresses the complex needs of our children and young people.
Why we care
We care because we believe that the world flourishes when happy and nurtured children are at its core. With so many children and young people throughout the UK experiencing early years adversities, we decided to work closely with local authorities to offer a space where they can feel safe, valued, understood, and loved. We are committed to providing the best possible care and education, and we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the children and young people we serve.
The Pebbles difference
Our Therapeutic Parenting approach, Adapt Learning model, and therapy based on Forensic Psychology are unparalleled in the sector. We are Accountable, Considerate, Collaborative, and Progressive, and these values guide everything that we do. We are passionate about brightening young lives, and we work as one united family to support children and young people to develop in their own, beautiful way, so they can become healthy individuals who will contribute to creating a happier society.
Real Pebbles Stories
Here are some of the stories from our children, young people, and social workers:
*"The main difference between Pebbles and other schools I have attended is one-to-one support throughout, group sessions with other young people, and support from all teachers." - K., Young Person*
*"I think everyone should have a therapist." - J., Young person*
*"The team at South Lodge showed compassion and skill at managing the young person, which was exceptional considering the short nature of time as such they had worked with her." - D., Social Worker*
*"I have been impressed by the care and communication that is received for my young person. They reassure her and meet her needs, as well as try to promote positive activities and engagement from her continually." - K., Social Worker*
*"The care and compassion at the home are brilliant. They are perfect at using distraction techniques with D. and they are more than capable of caring for her. D. feels valued as a result." - Independent Reviewing Officer*
Join our family
We are always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our family. Whether you are interested in making a referral for care or education, or you are interested in working with us, we would love to hear from you. Contact us today to learn more about how we can brighten young lives together.
Summary of Reviews
The Positive Experience
The company has received positive feedback for its caring environment, with employees appreciating the enormous support provided for young people and the opportunities for career progression. The management has been described as supportive, and the company offers many employee benefits.
The Negative Experience
However, there are concerns about the lack of support and poor management. Some employees have expressed dissatisfaction with the management's leadership style, describing it as negative and preferring to gossip over retaining better staff. There are also issues with staff not following guidelines, poor pay, and the negative culture.
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