Our Core Values and Models of Care

Our Core Values

We are committed to offering high-calibre care, centralising the following values in our service:

Holistic Development

Ensuring every child and young person experiences a loving, joyful, and healthy environment where they are safeguarded from harm and encouraged to grow, prosper, and realise their full potential.

Individualised Care

Cultivating a culture that appreciates and nurtures each child and young person as an individual, recognising and fostering their unique talents, strengths, and potential.

Building Positive Relationships

Promoting strong, positive connections between children and staff, grounded in shared activities, daily life experiences, and clearly defined behavioural boundaries.

Educational and Aspirational Support

Providing ambitious care and support, encompassing not just academic learning but also extracurricular activities and the pursuit of personal dreams and aspirations.

Emotional and Physical Well-being

Attending to the emotional, mental, and physical needs of the children, including efforts to rebuild self-esteem and foster friendships.

Collaborative Approach

Adopting an outward-looking approach by collaborating with a network of professionals, families, and community sources to maintain connections and understand each child’s background and challenges.

Exemplary Leadership and Management

Setting high expectations for our staff as integral team members, decision-makers, and leaders, supported by ongoing professional development to enhance their understanding of their roles and the needs of the children and families we serve.

Premises of High Standard

Maintaining a facility that provides a secure and stimulating environment, balancing private and shared spaces to promote both individual growth and community interaction.

Model of Care

PACE & Therapeutic Parenting

PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) and Therapeutic Parenting are both approaches used to support children living in residential care, particularly those who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences.

PACE is a therapeutic approach developed by Dan Hughes, aimed at creating a secure attachment between caregivers and children. It emphasizes four key principles:

Playfulness

Encouraging a playful attitude to engage with the child, which helps in building trust and reducing defenses.

Acceptance

Providing unconditional acceptance and empathy towards the child, even in challenging situations, to create a safe environment where they feel understood and valued.

Curiosity

Approaching interactions with genuine curiosity about the child’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences, fostering communication and connection.

Empathy

Demonstrating empathy by understanding the child’s perspective and emotions, which helps in regulating their emotions and building a strong relationship.

Therapeutic Parenting

Therapeutic Parenting is an approach that applies therapeutic principles to parenting techniques, particularly for children with attachment difficulties or trauma histories. It involves creating a nurturing and therapeutic environment that meets the child’s emotional and developmental needs. Key aspects of therapeutic parenting include:

Establishing a secure base

Providing consistency, structure, and emotional support to help the child feel safe and secure.

Building Trust

Fostering trust through empathy, validation, and reliability in caregiving.

Promoting emotional regulation

Teaching coping skills and emotional regulation techniques to help the child manage their emotions effectively.

Repairing relationships

Addressing past relational traumas through repairing ruptures in the caregiver-child relationship and promoting healing.

Rosewood House, as a residential care facility, embodies a commitment to providing a nurturing and therapeutic environment for children who have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences. The integration of PACE principles and Therapeutic Parenting techniques into the daily practices at Rosewood House reflects a holistic approach to child welfare and development.