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Residential Leadership Roundtable Event
26 August, 2025
Supporting children who have experienced early life trauma takes more than compassion — it requires the right tools, therapeutic approaches,...
Team H Celebrate Outstanding Care
10 April, 2025
Adults from Home H, in the South, are celebrating their third consecutive OUTSTANDING Ofsted rating. Led by Ellese and John,...
The Importance of Food
24 March, 2025
We understand the important role that food and a balanced diet play in a child's mental, emotional and physical wellbeing,...
The Joys of Learning (Outside of the Classroom)
10 March, 2025
We're firm believers that learning doesn't just happen in the classroom: it happens at home, in the community, with friends,...
Success Story at Home F
3 March, 2025
At the end of February, D moved to foster care after three years at Home F. This is a wonderful...
Residential Services Welcomes New Director, Emma Carrington
20 February, 2025
In January 2025, Compass Children's Homes welcomed Emma Carrington as the new Director of the service. Emma joins the organisation...
Leadership Transition at Compass Community
13 February, 2025
After over a decade of dedicated leadership, Bernie Gibson will be stepping down as CEO of Compass Community. Under her...
Good & Outstanding Ratings for Our Homes
10 February, 2025
Five Compass homes have received GOOD ratings in their recent Ofsted reports, and we're thrilled to be able to celebrate...
How Compass Staff Support Home Transitions
6 February, 2025
Our staff recognise the significance of moving in and out of homes and the huge impact this has on children’s...
New Positivity Project
21 January, 2025
One of our northern homes has just introduced a lovely "shoutout box". Placed centrally so that everyone has access to...
Compass Publishes its Net Zero Report
8 January, 2025
As a new year begins, Compass Community is proud to be thinking about the future – and its role in...
Getting Prepared for Semi-Independence
6 January, 2025
Just before the new year, a young person from Home M successfully moved into semi-independent living, and they gave a...