This is where the voices of our children and young people are shared, alongside their wonderful stories of positive outcomes.
The main difference between Pebbles and other schools I have attended is one-to-one support throughout, group sessions with other young people, and support from all teachers.
K., Young PersonI think everyone should have a therapist.
J., Young personThe team at South Lodge showed compassion and skill at managing the young person, which was exceptional considering the short nature of time as such they had worked with her.
D., Social WorkerI have been impressed by the care and communication that is received for my young person. They reassure her and meet her needs, as well as try to promote positive activities and engagement from her continually.
K., Social WorkerI cannot fault the placement; Pebbles’ team truly understands the task and executes their work well. My young person has grown and developed into a more confident young lady due to the work put in place by all the team.
A., Social WorkerThe care and compassion at the home are brilliant. They are perfect at using distraction techniques with D. and they are more than capable of caring for her. D. feels valued as a result. Risks have been reduced thanks to the excellent communication and the commitment and care that are second to none.
Independent Reviewing OfficerI am more than happy with the care S. is receiving. The team is meeting his needs and managing him in a way I have never seen before. Previous placements have failed for S. and it’s so nice to see him settled again. The deputy manager has built up an excellent relationship with S. and I feel he has had a massive positive impact on him, becoming an excellent male role model. S. spends time with him doing ‘boy stuff’, which is very important considering S. has an absent father. All the team members are wonderful. The home manager has been friendly and welcoming. She always keeps me in the loop and has a pleasant attitude towards S. and her team.
D., Social WorkerI would place any of my children at Pebbles.
F., Social WorkerPebbles’ team communicates well with me and provides regular progress updates. Everyone at the home works collaboratively with the placing authority to implement safety plans. There are no areas where the home could improve.
C., Social WorkerI think that Pebbles is outstanding, quite honestly.
K., Social WorkerI am kept up to date with good communication, family contact is facilitated, and J. is now in education. The placement is fantastic, and it is not often that I say this.
B., Social WorkerThe home is brilliant; I am really happy with the care that M. receives.
GrandfatherThanks for helping me see the good in myself.
Pebbles are amazing, understanding, and never let us down.
I feel well supported, especially emotionally, and this is important.
I had the best Christmas ever!
Pebbles gave me a chance when no-one else would. The team at Kyllimoons have become my family and I am forever grateful for the love and support they have given me.
Thank you for your love, trust, support, patience, care, and being a rock for me.
I absolutely love how I get tested in my inspections and really challenged as a manager. This is where my development stems from 100%. Pebbles’ independent inspectors don’t simply offer an interaction where I get asked a question and supply an answer; they rather choose to open different areas of our care practice and walk us down a path that encourages us to look at processes from a variety of views and experiences to enhance the home, team and children’s lives.
J. Registered ManagerThere is a fantastic, supportive teaching team here at Pebbles Education. They are well versed in therapeutic parenting allowing them to build strong relationships quickly with pupils and create an environment that encourages growth. Pupils are placed at the centre of all planning, and this allows team members to deliver a bespoke package for our young people that meets their needs, engages them with their learning and ensures there is appropriate process and opportunity to experience success for all.
Glenn Gibson, Head of EducationWe recognise at Pebbles that our Home Managers and Care Teams are integral in supporting and enabling our young people to achieve all they can in their lives. As a result, we believe in investing in our people, providing them with the skills and time to enhance their personal development. By doing this, our young people benefit, and they are always at the centre of everything we do.
Mark Williams, Director of OperationsWe have begun a journey of transformative change at Pebbles Care. Our therapeutic parenting approach at worst will do no harm to our young people; however, at best it can change their lives and those of future generations.
Joy Wakenshaw, Head of CarePebbles’ psychology team are dedicated professionals who apply psychological theory and research to their practice with young people and the teams that support them.
Faiza Ghafoor, Psychology TeamTeaching approaches are underpinned by positive relationships and well considered interventions to support young people in their learning. Pebbles’ teaching team knows young people well and understands when they need additional support and encouragement.
Education ScotlandPebbles gave me a chance when no-one else would. The team at Kylimoons have become my family and I am forever grateful for the love and support they have given me.
R., Young Person