About Us
Who Are Sunflower . . .
Sunflower Children Care Services was founded in 2024 by Joanne Slaney, a qualified Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in children and family social work.
Ralph and Julie Staniforth, who have experienced the deep impact of personal loss and now dedicate their time to raising funds for children's mental health charities.
And Martin Biggs, a highly skilled builder dedicated to creating high-quality home's for children.
Together, they aim to make a meaningful and positive difference in the lives of children, motivated by their desire to give back to the community and provide the care and support every child deserves.
We specialise in providing homes for children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex behaviours.
Our home's are located in Derbyshire, conveniently situated near local amenities, leisure facilities and health services.
We work in partnership with local services to meet the needs of all individual children.
We conduct a thorough location risk assessment to ensure that our home's provide a safe and supportive environment for all children.
With the beautiful Peak District nearby, we offer numerous outdoor activities and access to stunning countryside, encouraging exploration and adventure.
Each of our home's boasts a diverse staff team equipped with a wide range of skills and knowledge to effectively meet the unique needs of the children in our care.
Our staff undergo regular training, and we maintain strong management oversight to ensure the highest standards of care and support.
We are in the process of becoming registered with Ofsted, the regulatory body overseeing our home's.
Each of our home's receives a monthly visit from an independent visitor, who assesses the care provided and ensures that we consistently promote children's well-being and safeguard their safety.
Growing bright futures
in safe and nurturing home's
A Sunflower's Journey . . .
Poem by Sophie, Age 12.
From a tiny seed, so small and bright, a sunflower dreams of reaching new height.
With gentle care, it finds the sun, in our loving home, its journey's begun.
Nurtured with love, it starts to grow, each petal unfolding, a vibrant glow.
With roots that strengthen, it learns to stand tall, in a world of kindness, it blossoms for all.
Just like the sunflower, each child we tend, will flourish and thrive, with support to the end.
In our warm embrace, they’ll learn and they’ll play, growing stronger each moment, day by day.
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