Our Values
Every decision, every action, every moment of care is led by our core value.
Our Foundational Values
Grounded in strong values, our approach ensures that every moment of care is thoughtful, authentic, and designed to help children and young people feel safe, supported, and understood.
PACE Model
Playfulness • Acceptance • Curiosity • Empathy
The PACE model underpins our therapeutic care. It helps children feel safe, understood and supported to build trust, resilience and lasting positive relationships.
Trauma-Informed Care
Understanding • Healing • Recovery
Our trauma-informed care recognises the lasting impact of early experiences, placing safety, trust and empathy at the heart of every interaction, empowering children to heal, grow and thrive.
Child-Centered Approach
Individual • Unique • Valued
Our child-centred approach places each young person’s voice, needs and aspirations at the heart of care. By tailoring support around the individual we create pathways that nurture growth, independence and brighter futures.
Commitment to Safeguarding and Safety
Protection • Security • Trust
Safeguarding is at the heart of our practice. Guided by clear policies and protocols and through a fully trained team we work with LADO, MASH, Ofsted and commissioners to protect children’s safety, rights and welfare with vigilance, accountability and care.
PACE Model
Playfulness • Acceptance • Curiosity • Empathy
The PACE model underpins our therapeutic care. It helps children feel safe, understood and supported to build trust, resilience and lasting positive relationships.
Our Commitment
Empowering Every Day
Our mission is simple yet powerful: to put people first. We are dedicated to giving every child and young person the best opportunities to heal, grow and thrive. Equally, we believe in investing in our team — empowering them with training, support and encouragement to flourish in their roles. By placing the well-being of both children and staff at the centre of our work, we create a culture where care is consistent, relationships are meaningful and brighter futures are built together.
The Standard in Care, The Strength in People
We aim to be the first choice for those commissioning care for children and young people with complex and challenging needs, delivering trusted placements that provide stability, positive outcomes and value. At the same time, we strive to be the first choice for people seeking a rewarding career in social care. By offering high-quality training, opportunities to grow and the chance to develop new skills, we empower our team to make a lasting difference. Together, we create a service commissioners can depend on and a workplace where people are proud to belong.
Excellence In Action
At Stepping Stones Children’s Homes excellence is built on relationships. We deeply value our commissioning partners working hand in hand to deliver trusted placements that provide stability, outcomes and long-term impact. Equally, we recognise that our staff are the foundation of our success — investing in their growth, training and well-being so they feel empowered and proud of the difference they make. Most importantly, we put children and young people at the centre of everything going the extra mile to help them heal, grow and reach their full potential. Together, with commissioners, staff and children we create brighter futures and lasting change.
Driven By Our Values
Those who work with us every day — our teams and our partners — reflect how our values drive positive change and transformed lives.
"Since being at Stepping Stones, my child has truly flourished. The care and understanding they receive is unlike anything we've experienced before. It's truly a child-centered approach."
- Happy Parent
Our Team's Dedication
Our staff embody these values daily, creating a nurturing and supportive environment. Their commitment to continuous learning in trauma-informed care ensures the best outcomes.
Where Care Transforms Lives.
Care built on compassion, guided by expertise and dedicated to unlocking every child’s potential.