Croekwood is set in a rural location on the outskirts of a village in North Ayrshire, offering a nurturing environment to children and young people aged 8 to 18 years. Croekwood is a spacious house with five bedrooms, two large lounges and a kitchen/dining room. The location also boasts a picturesque backdrop of green fields and nature.
Walks in the countryside are on our doorstep and the surrounding fields have horses, alpacas and Highland cows.
Supporting the needs of the young people
At Croekwood, we support children and young people with trauma and adverse childhood experiences, as well as additional support needs. This includes an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), pathological demand avoidance (PDA), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and child sexual exploitation (CSE).
Young people who have experienced failed attachment will find sanctuary and healing within this warm and modern furnished setting. The therapeutic surroundings at Croekwood also offer an engaging learning and living environment for children and young people.
The family environment, routines and strategies are in line with what works best for the children and young people. The staff ratios reflect the needs of the young people, offering various levels of support and a 24-hour waking service.
Providing best practice
Our staff team at Croekwood place a strong emphasis on engaging with the children and young people, and having them identify their living situation as no ordinary care setting. We focus on possibilities rather than limitations, in order to foster empowerment for our children and young people.