Our purpose is to provide innovative, creative and therapeutic care to Children, to enable them to overcome trauma in a safe and homely environment.

We trust that with the right approach it will help us understand the child accurately. Together we will help them to reach their full potential and also aspire towards achieving their goals.

Our Vision

We want To create stable Residential homes for Children and promote the highest outcomes for the Children we care for. That is our commitment.

We want to grow with the needs of the Children in the Local Authorities we work with.

Our Model and Approach

At Cornerways Homes, our practice is underpinned by the PACE model and complemented by the use of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) principles across our homes. Together, these approaches provide a consistent, relational, and trauma-informed framework for supporting children and young people.

The PACE Model

PACE stands for Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy. These principles guide how our staff think, communicate, and respond to children on a daily basis.

Playfulness
We use appropriate playfulness to reduce anxiety, build connection, and create a sense of safety. This helps children engage positively without feeling threatened or judged.

Acceptance
We accept the child and their emotional experience, even when we cannot accept certain behaviours. This helps children feel understood and valued, reducing shame and defensiveness.

Curiosity
Staff approach behaviour with curiosity rather than judgement, seeking to understand what a child may be communicating through their actions. This supports reflective conversations and deeper emotional insight.

Empathy
Empathy is central to our relationships. We actively validate children’s feelings and experiences, helping them feel heard and supported while developing trust and emotional security.

Through PACE, we promote:

• emotional development

• emotional regulation

• reflective functioning

• awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and wishes of others

• a realistic and positive sense of self

Use of NVR in Our Homes

Alongside PACE, we implement Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) principles within our homes to support children who present with persistent or high-risk behaviours.

NVR focuses on:

• reducing escalation and conflict

• promoting calm, consistent adult responses

• strengthening relationships rather than using punitive measures

• providing clear, non-violent boundaries

NVR helps staff respond to challenging behaviour in a way that is:

• relational, not reactive

• firm but compassionate

• consistent and predictable

This approach reinforces safety, accountability, and repair, while maintaining dignity for both the child and the adults supporting them.

Individualised, Trauma-Informed Care

Our highly skilled staff team is trained to identify and understand underlying factors that may influence behaviour, including trauma, attachment needs, communication difficulties, anxiety, and sensory processing differences.

This understanding enables us to develop individualised care plans that are responsive to each child’s needs, promote positive behavioural change, and support long-term emotional wellbeing.