UK Children's Services

Our Specialist Education and Care Services in the UK

Aspris Children’s Services comprises of specialist schools, colleges, children’s homes and fostering agency providing the highest standards of support to children with special educational needs and vulnerable young people. In 2022, Aspris broadened their portfolio by acquiring Sandcastle Care consisting of 51 children’s homes across the North West of England.

With a workforce of over 3,000 staff, including some of the UK’s leading experts in working with young people with autism and other special educational needs, we have an unwavering focus on achieving the very best outcomes and empowering young people aged 5-25 years to fulfil their own unique potential. Our aim is to help them to achieve their aspirations, no matter what challenges they may face.

Specialist schools and colleges

Through our Aspris Education division, we have extensive experience of working with children and young people with a range of needs, including autism, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and learning difficulties.

We have an in-depth understanding of these challenges and the ways in which they can affect a young person, both academically and socially. This awareness shapes everything that we do, from the subjects offered in our schools and colleges, to the design and layout of our buildings.

• 34 specialist schools and colleges across the UK
• A broad, stimulating and engaging curriculum, with individualised learning programmes in small groups
• The development of functional skills and access to nationally accredited qualifications
• Some of the UK’s leading experts in working with young people with autism and other special educational needs
• Modern and well-equipped facilities, designed to meet holistic needs
• Innovative therapy programmes
• A proven track record of supporting the best outcomes for young people

Residential care services

Through our Aspris Care division, Aspris Children’s Services has a portfolio of children’s homes across the UK offering a range of flexible care options. These can be tailored to the individual’s circumstances and are appropriate to their level of need, with the aim of achieving the best possible outcomes.

Our safe, nurturing and homely environments provide stability and care for vulnerable young people, empowering them to overcome their barriers and succeed. Our residential care services also support the young people to engage with education either through one of our associated Aspris specialist schools and colleges or alternative education providers, and lay the foundations for successful transitions to the next stage of their life.

• Safe and homely environments, many within quiet and rural locations
• Well-qualified and experienced staff teams
• A range of spacious and fully-equipped facilities
• Individualised care plans and a focus on developing daily living skills
• Strong links with local education provisions, including associated Aspris schools and colleges
• A wide range of planned on-site and community-based activities

Fostering services

Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, Aspris Fostering Services supports a growing network of dedicated foster carers across the West Midlands, ensuring that the children in our care grow up in safe, supportive and loving families.

Our fostering agency helps young people to unlock their potential and face their adult lives with confidence and a sense of self-worth.

Find out more about Aspris Fostering Services here.

Supporting each child to achieve their unique potential

Wherever a child’s potential lies, we dedicate ourselves to being the difference that helps them to achieve their goals. Our educational expertise and first-class environments at Aspris Education help children to develop their academic, social and independence skills, so they can realise their aspirations and potential. We have a network of Ofsted Outstanding and Good specialist schools and colleges across the UK, along with education services for young people with autism in the Middle East.

Our Aspris Care residential services provide warm, welcoming and nurturing environments for vulnerable young people. They offer stability and care, empowering each child to overcome their challenges and succeed. Our homes support young people to engage with their education and lay the foundations for successful transitions to the next stage of their life.

Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, Aspris Fostering Services supports a growing network of dedicated foster carers, ensuring that the children in our care grow up in safe, supportive and loving families. Our fostering agency helps young people to unlock their potential and face their adult lives with confidence and a sense of self-worth.

Care and support tailored to each individual

Every child is unique, so we carefully tailor our care and support to their specific needs, interests, skillsets and aspirations. We see the potential in each young person that we support and we place their needs at the core of every decision we take.

We know the journey to success is often not a straight line. Wherever a child’s abilities lie, we dedicate ourselves to helping them enhance their future prospects. We are patient, committed and work in partnership with each young person that we support.