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Garden House

Nestled in the market town of Melton Mowbray, Garden House offers nurture and support for 3 children.

“This wonderful house makes you feel at home as soon as you walk in, and we are so excited to start this new adventure!”

Deputy manager at Garden House

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Lounge
Study Room
Kitchen 1
Kitchen 2
Dinning room
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
Bathroom
Garden
Back of House

About Garden House

Nestled in the charming market town of Melton Mowbray, Garden House is the newest addition to the Footsteps to Futures family of specialist children’s residential homes. Officially opened on 1st May 2025, Garden House offers a safe, modern, and nurturing environment for up to three children aged 7 to 18.

Designed with both comfort and care in mind, Garden House is a modern, spacious home in Leicestershire that blends therapeutic support with a genuine sense of homeliness. The home features a calming green-themed living room, large bedrooms, a sleek modern bathroom, and a contemporary kitchen with a breakfast bar that opens into a bright dining room, overlooking the huge rear garden. This outdoor space includes an allotment patch ready to grow fruit and vegetables, and a peaceful summer house, perfect for quiet moments or play.

We understand that each child’s journey is unique. Our specialised team, experienced in supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, provides bespoke psychological services and a genuinely therapeutic approach. At Garden House, we are committed to creating a consistent, caring, and supportive environment where young people can feel safe, listened to, and empowered.

With a colourful study and games room, and easy access to local transport links, the home offers both calm stability and exciting opportunities for personal development. 

Our diverse and passionate team is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re always looking to welcome like-minded, compassionate individuals who want to help shape brighter futures for the children in our care.

At Garden House:

  • A Home for up to three children
  • Mixed gender
  • Specialist staff working with younger children in emotional and behavioural difficulties
  • High quality care from an experienced team
  • Access to bespoke psychological services

Meet our Registered Manager

Hi, I’m Thom, the Registered Manager of Garden House.

I joined Footsteps to Futures in early 2019 and have periodically worked at Holly Lodge alongside its sister homes. After successfully supporting a sister home as Deputy Manager, I returned to Holly Lodge as Manager in 2021.

My experience of assisting management teams in developing the homes ethos as well as inducting and supporting new staff members is an aspect of the role I really enjoy. My aim is to run a home that meets the needs of all children that reside with us, but also promote their rights, independence, and differences. To ensure every day brings new experiences, laughter and the opportunity to learn and grow.

Previous to being a RM I worked with young adults in a semi secure setting as well as being a foster carer. These experiences gave me the knowledge, skills and understanding of the challenges that come hand in hand with supporting vulnerable children and the passion to make a positive difference in their lives.

Thomas Clarke

Thom

Registered Manager at Garden House

Ofsted Report

We are currently waiting for a new report for this home. For more information, please contact our Head Office on 0115 8417267 or by emailing [email protected]

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We proudly support The Harley Jae Trust to help all children have a better future.

Footsteps to Futures are a proud partner of The Harley Jae Trust Children’s Charity; supporting children with life limiting conditions and their families both in the hospital and in the community.

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