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    OrchardTherapeutic Care

    OTC provides quality and safe semi-independent homes, education, and training for 16+ olds. Guided by the values of respect, empowerment, compassion, and community, we support young people in achieving their goals to become independent, and confident.

    Why Choose Us

    Childrens Care Services

    • Therapeutic Approaches and Trauma-Informed Expertise

      Click the below to explore how our trauma-informed staff create a safe, nurturing environment for healing. discover our integrated care techniques and how we support emotional and mental well-being.

    • Work Experience & Professional Training for Young People

      Click to see how we prepare young people with hands-on learning, qualifications, and professional training on our working farm.

    • Comprehensive Care & Education Packages

      Click to learn how we deliver complete care and education services tailored to individual needs

    • Consultancy, Training & Development

      Click to learn how we provide professional consultancy services along with training and development programmes tailored to your needs.

    Our Testimonials

  • Anonymous as part of a parent feedback survey
    (February 2024).

    “We feel so grateful that our child has a place at OTF and for all the hard work that goes into each session. The positive impact on her mental health and confidence is life changing."

  • Parent feedback,
    (January 2024)

    You have created something so special. You have also developed incredible spaces and facilities for the kids and a huge variety of activities that continue to expand all the time. You are an incredible team. I’m desperately sad that our daughter will no longer be coming [. Never mind 'X' you’ve been a real support for me too and my main source of adult company as I also navigated a new life outside of my own career.

  • Anonymous as part of a parent feedback survey
    (February 2024).

    “OTF have supported myself and my child 110% and we couldn't wish for anymore. The support we have received has been incredible.”

  • Anonymous as part of a parent feedback survey,
    (February 2024).

    “The progress my child has made is more than I could ever have hoped. Her confidence has improved, her passion for animal care is growing, she feels she has made true friends. Most importantly, her mental health has improved.”

  • Anonymous as part of a commissioner feedback survey
    (February 2024).

    “I have found OTF and incredibly welcoming and supportive organisation. I have witnessed firsthand how adults engage with young people, maintaining high expectations but with a kind informality which suits the provision. Communication and admin have been clear and swift throughout. Above all our pupil is enjoying the experience and keen to share on their return to school.”

  • “I have been really impressed with the service OTF has provided for [the young person]. It has given her the opportunity to get back into education in a way that is fun and engaging for her. It has allowed us to transition [the young person] into mainstream school over a period of time. [the young person] enjoys her time at OTF and has benefited from an outdoor learning environment. Unfortunately, OFT is out of county for the majority of children I work with, but I would recommend it to others if they had children in this area.
    (February 2024).

    “I have been really impressed with the service OTF has provided for [the young person]. It has given her the opportunity to get back into education in a way that is fun and engaging for her. It has allowed us to transition [the young person] into mainstream school over a period of time. [the young person] enjoys her time at OTF and has benefited from an outdoor learning environment. Unfortunately, OFT is out of county for the majority of children I work with, but I would recommend it to others if they had children in this area.

  • “We will use OFT again for our pupils who find being in the mainstream classroom very challenging. It has been a very positive experience. Thank you.”
    (February 2024).

    “We will use OFT again for our pupils who find being in the mainstream classroom very challenging. It has been a very positive experience. Thank you.”