Horizon Care and Education

Horizon provides education and care for children and young people across two divisions. The larger division is Education, comprising 13 day-school settings and a remote education offering for those unable to access formal education in a traditional setting. The second division is Care & Support, comprising over 40 residential homes and a large range of supported living accommodation units for over 300 young people. Working closely with local authorities and professional bodies, Horizon aims to ensure that each child and young person is placed in an environment that suits their individual educational and care needs.

Growing numbers of children require a specialist educational setting outside mainstream schools. There is also a growing need for specialist children’s residential homes. Each of Horizon’s homes seeks to provide a nurturing family environment for two to four children. Local authorities are increasingly aware of the need to provide a managed transition into adult life for 16-18 year old care leavers. Horizon’s supported accommodation provides them with access to quality accommodation and one-to-one support and life-skills preparation to help their move into adulthood.

As a result of its strong links with its customers, Horizon can identify geographical areas in need of extra capacity for specialist schools, residential homes and supported living accommodation. Horizon is expanding its capacity, particularly in education, in response to the market needs. The group offers a complementary blend of children’s services, which always puts the interests, wellbeing and future of every child and young person first.