About Anchor
Learn who we are, what we stand for and how we support young people to build safer, brighter futures.
Our Mission
Anchor was set up to help young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs build positive futures by offering high-quality, therapeutic and personalised care within warm, supportive homes that truly feel like their own.
Anchor Care and Education was created to better support young people facing emotional and behavioural challenges, building an organisation rooted in dignity, opportunity and genuine care for every individual.
At Anchor, we provide tailored, consistent support that helps young people rebuild stability and confidence after difficult experiences. Our teams work closely with each individual to understand their needs, re-establish routine and reconnect them with education, family and positive relationships. Through patient guidance and therapeutic care, we help young people move forward with safety, trust and a sense of belonging.
Our values
Our core beliefs at Anchor Care & Education
Compassion
Meeting every young person with warmth, respect and emotional safety.
Stability
Creating consistent, nurturing environments where young people feel secure.
Therapeutic Practice
Embedding healing into everyday life through trauma-informed care.
Individuality
Honouring each young person’s unique needs, strengths and aspirations.
Learn About Our Care Philosophy and Practice
Find out how our trauma-informed and relationship-focused approach helps young people feel safe, supported and understood.
How we support young people
We provide personalised, consistent support to help young people feel safe, valued and understood.
Therapeutic Consistency
Healing isn’t an event — it’s woven into daily life. With the guidance of our in-house Therapy & Wellbeing Manager, therapeutic principles (like PACE and CPI) are embedded into every interaction.
Small, Nurturing Homes
Each of our homes accommodates no more than 2–3 young people, offering calm, characterful spaces in peaceful rural settings — ideal for emotional regulation and personal development.
The Anchor Challenge Pathway Plan (PTPP/ACPP)
A co-produced, outcome-focused plan tailored to each young person’s unique needs and aspirations — supporting them to build practical life skills, heal from trauma, and achieve independence.
Wraparound Education & Enrichment
With dedicated education coordination, we ensure every young person has access to meaningful, personalised education and enriching real-world experiences.
Invested, Expert Staff
Our highly trained, stable team is the heart of our work — trusted adults who provide care, coaching and guidance through every step of the young person’s journey.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to some of our most common questions about Anchor.
What does Anchor Care and Education do?
Anchor provides high-quality residential care for young people who need a safe, stable and nurturing home. Our teams offer round-the-clock support using a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach.
Where are Anchor’s homes located?
Our homes are based in rural settings across the Midlands, chosen for their calm surroundings and ability to create a peaceful, supportive environment for young people.
What makes Anchor’s approach to care different?
We focus on building strong, trusting relationships and providing consistent, personalised support. Every young person receives an individual care plan shaped around their needs, strengths and goals.
Who does Anchor work with?
We work closely with local authorities, social workers and professional partners who refer young people to us. Collaboration and transparent communication sit at the heart of every placement.
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