Our Neuro-Safe Childrens’ Home
In 2022, Mastery Services began opening a care home for neurodiverse children aged 11-18. We provide a physically and mentally safe home for neurodivergent individuals who need 24-hour care and support. Our home on Downham Way in Bromley, London has 2 spacious bedrooms, a study room, a living space, an office and sleeping area for staff and a large outside garden. Our mission for any child staying here is to foster a neuro-safe space for young people to pursue their dreams without barriers.
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We believe that each child is different, with varying needs and therefore varying care. We offer a person-centred approach that focuses on developing the well-being of each person. We build on skills that enable our young people to become balanced, successful and independent adults.
Our Process
Throughout their time with us, our young people in care will follow our enriching program where they will learn a host of life skills that will put them in good stead for their future.
This program includes:
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Finance lessons
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Maths and English tuition
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Cooking lessons
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Self-defence and conflict management classes
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CV reviews
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Mock interviews
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Entrepreneurial workshops
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Apprenticeships and work experience opportunities
Our managers will exercise daily logs tracking the young person’s behaviours and health so that we can be mindful of their progress and wellbeing whilst in our care. Weekly or monthly logs will then be provided to the young person’s guardians upon request so that they can also be reassured and track the child’s progress. At Mastery Services, our philosophy is to help each child become a well-rounded individual with the confidence to go forward in life after they leave our care.
Why You Can Trust Mastery Services
Mastery Services was started to support young people to live and thrive with Special Educational Needs through tutoring. At Mastery Services, we know that each neurodivergent has different ways of thinking that differ from the majority; and that this is only a hinderance if the majority that set up the system does not cater towards their way of thinking. This is why we use the term neuro-diverse instead of learning disorder. We understand first-hand how empowerment and realisation of one's differences as a strength is a powerful tool to a journey to fulfilment and success.
A Neuro-Safe Space
Leadership and Management
Our team is made up of skilled and confident leaders and managers. At all levels, staff have a responsibility to provide direction, exercise their best practices as well as motivate and support colleagues in meeting their objectives. The continuing development of our care and support requires on-going research of evidence-based practice. This includes continuously evaluating the outcomes and impact of services and interventions to ensure we are providing the best care for our young people.
Understanding Neurodiversity
We know the facts around the neuro-needs of the young people we support. We use respectful terminology and take responsibility for meeting the young person’s unique communication and information needs. We understand that behaviour seen as challenging may be a form of communication or an indication of distress. Therefore, we nurture an environment which meets the neurodiverse needs of our young people in an understanding and patient manner.
Personalised Support
We are aware that many neurodiverse young people live with other conditions or impairments in conjunction that will also have an impact on their daily lives. For example, physical and mental health conditions and multiple learning differences. We ensure all their needs are met and all reasonable adjustments are made.
Risks, Legislation and Safeguarding
We are fully aware of the risks and legislation that surround the young people we provide care and support for. We are aware of the statutory rights of our young people and see families and carers as partners in their care and support. We consider ethical issues such as the need to balance a person’s safety with their right to make their own decisions. We adopt a positive, person-centred approach to risk, and, when necessary, best interest decision making.