Newlands
Newlands is located in the Bristol area and is registered to care for three young people under 17, and can facilitate a mixed gender accommodation.

Registered Manager: Richard Hannon
Newlands Home is a large 5 bedroomed detached property situated in a rural location in North Somerset.
The accommodation, which is fully centrally heated, consists of:
- A large lounge equipped with a TV, DVD player and Sky viewing
- A dining area
- A fully fitted kitchen
- Chill out room/cinema room with TV & Games consoles
- Study
- Three shared bathrooms/WC for the use of the Young People & staff
- Three Young People bedrooms
- Two staff bedrooms
- Games Room
- Large Garden
- Home Gym
Each young person has their own bedroom with privacy, subject to safeguarding for the young person’s safety and protection. All bedrooms are furnished with a single bed, bedding, study desk and lighting. Each room is provided with a television, storage space for clothing and safe storage for personal belongings. Any valuables belonging to the young person can be stored securely. Each room will have a lock and the young person will be responsible for the key to this and the upkeep of their room, with support from the home where required.
The home is located on the outskirts of a rural community which includes farmland, woodland and a small village, which is a short drive away, and has a small general store, small church, amongst small houses. The village has a frequent bus service.
The closest town is within 10 miles and offers facilities such as supermarkets, a train and bus station with regular transport links to many destinations, local Youth Clubs and Army cadets, a leisure centre and a fishing lake. It also offers many high street shops such as Game, Wilkinson’s and Boots, a shopping centre and retail park and a full range of fast-food establishments, restaurants and cafes.
Newlands has access to a range of outdoor activities, including;
- Walking on public footpaths that are clearly marked tracks or feature walks
- Swimming and sports at the leisure centre
- Parks and recreational grounds are available for ball games such as football and rugby
- Nature reserves
Relationships between children and adults are positive. Both sides talk warmly about each other and they laugh and joke together. Children speak highly of their experiences. For example, one child said he loves living here; he thinks ‘it’s great’. Another child said that one adult is ‘amazing and so good’ and they have someone they can talk to.
Ofsted 2025
One child’s school attendance has increased significantly since living in the home. Other children have continued to make steady progress in school and their attendance has remained high. The registered manager collaborates closely with educational professionals and planning for the new academic year is already under way.
Ofsted 2025
The manager and staff have built strong relationship with the children’s families. Families value the support they receive and one parent said that their child was ‘making fantastic progress’ and they ‘couldn’t fault the home’. Children are supported to develop and maintain their relationships with their family members. This is an ambition of the manager, who works hard to develop stronger working relationships with those people who are important to the children. Professionals were happy with the support they receive from the home and they said that communication is a strength.
Ofsted 2025
Children enjoy visiting museums, canoeing, escape rooms and mini golf. Photos of them having fun on their summer holiday to Devon are on display throughout the home. Special occasions are celebrated with cake, meals out and birthday parties.
Ofsted 2025
Children are encouraged to expand their experiences and staff are ambitious for children to develop their skills to be able to extend their social circles.
Ofsted 2023
Children enjoy living in this home and are supported by a staff team whose members know them well.
Ofsted 2023
Children are involved in their care planning and recording of documents, which is individualised to each of the children.
Ofsted 2023
Staff receive bespoke training from the in-house clinical team to develop understanding and practice that is specific to the children in the home.
Ofsted 2023
Our Approach
Each of our Headway homes is a welcoming, safe and secure environment equipped to care for young people with varying needs. We are dedicated to helping individuals to feel comfortable, cared for and supported throughout their time with us. Our homes guide the young people in our care to make healthy choices, make positive contributions to the world around them and get the most out of life.
