Bentley House provides care and accommodation for up to three children (aged 7-17) with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Located in Bacup, Lancashire, it offers a safe, nurturing, and family-like environment aimed at fostering children’s personal growth and independence.
Staff are valued for their skills and are given structured roles, fair compensation, and opportunities for feedback. The organisation ensures a positive, respectful environment for both children and staff. Bently House fosters a culture of respect and non-discrimination, valuing children’s unique cultural, religious, and linguistic identities.
Dawn Erving, Registered Manager
The primary goal is the safety, well-being, and individual development of each child. Care is tailored to each child’s needs, promoting positive behaviours, personal growth, and independence.
Children receive bespoke care plans that prioritise their health, education, and emotional well-being. Support includes personal development, behavioural management, and strategies to address trauma or other challenges.
Children’s educational needs are prioritised. The home works closely with schools and other professionals to ensure children have access to the resources they need to succeed academically.
Family contact is encouraged, where safe and appropriate, to maintain and strengthen children’s sense of identity and belonging.
Bentley House has a welcoming, family-like atmosphere. It includes spacious bedrooms, communal areas, and a large garden. Safety features like fire doors, window restrictors, and CCTV are in place, but efforts are made to keep the environment homely.
The home operates 24/7 with staffing levels adjusted according to the needs of the children. Staff are trained in various mandatory areas, including safeguarding, first aid, de-escalation techniques, and physical intervention.
The home aims to meet the full range of needs for each child, from health and education to emotional and social development. Children are encouraged to participate in the home’s activities and to contribute to its upkeep, fostering a sense of responsibility.
Children are encouraged to express their views and make decisions about their care. Family meetings and key worker sessions are regularly held to involve children in their care planning.
Clare Harris (Responsible Individual): Over 20 years of residential childcare experience, including management roles with consistent “Good” and “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings.
Dawn Erving (Registered Manager) has over eight years’ experience in residential children’s homes. She has worked in various roles within her career.
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