Specialist Therapeutic
Children's Home
in Tilbury
Providing high-quality therapeutic residential care and support for children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties, including complex and DoLS placements.
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A Specialist Therapeutic Home in Tilbury, Essex
Next Horizon Children's Home is a specialist therapeutic residential home supporting children and young people aged 8–17. We provide a structured, safe and nurturing environment where young people feel secure, respected and genuinely cared for.
We understand that many young people entering our home have experienced trauma, instability, neglect or disrupted relationships. Our therapeutic approach focuses on healing, emotional regulation, positive routines and long-term positive outcomes.
Our Mission
To provide a highly therapeutic, safe and nurturing environment where children and young people can heal from trauma, build resilience and achieve positive futures.
"Creating Safe Futures Through Therapeutic Care"
"Supporting Healing, Growth & Positive Change"
"A Therapeutic Home Where Young People Thrive"
"Specialist Residential Care With Compassion & Purpose"
Specialist Services Tailored to Each Young Person
From therapeutic residential care to DoLS placements and education support — every service is designed around the individual child.
Therapeutic Residential Care
High-quality structured residential care embedded with therapeutic principles for children aged 8–17.
Find out moreEBD Placements
Specialist support for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a stable, nurturing home.
Find out moreDoLS Placements
Complex Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards placements with robust care planning and multi-agency collaboration.
Find out moreTrauma-Informed Care
A care model that recognises the deep impact of trauma, focusing on safety, trust and emotional regulation.
Find out moreEducation Support
Active promotion of school attendance, educational engagement and personal achievement for every young person.
Find out moreIndependence & Life Skills
Preparing young people for adulthood through cooking, budgeting, social skills and community engagement.
Find out moreA Highly Therapeutic Approach to Every Day
At Next Horizon, therapeutic care is embedded into every aspect of daily life — from morning routines to evening wind-down, every interaction is an opportunity to support a young person's healing and growth.
- Feel emotionally safe and secure
- Develop trust and healthy relationships
- Improve emotional regulation skills
- Reduce risk-taking and harmful behaviours
- Build confidence, resilience and self-esteem
- Achieve positive long-term outcomes
Multi-Agency Collaboration
We actively collaborate with all relevant professionals to ensure holistic, joined-up care for every young person in our home.
Why Choose Next Horizon?
Six reasons why local authorities, social workers and families trust Next Horizon with the most complex and vulnerable young people.
Therapeutic Environment
A nurturing, emotionally supportive home designed around therapeutic care principles at every level.
Experienced Staff Team
Highly trained professionals experienced in EBD, trauma-informed care, safeguarding and complex behavioural support.
24/7 Care & Support
Round-the-clock care ensuring safety, consistency and emotional stability for every young person in our home.
Child-Centred Planning
Every placement is individually tailored to the needs, risks, strengths and goals of each young person.
Education & Development
We actively support school attendance, learning engagement and life skills development throughout every placement.
Multi-Agency Working
Strong partnerships with local authorities, CAMHS, therapists, schools and safeguarding professionals.
High-Risk & Complex Needs
Our experienced staff are specifically trained to support children presenting with the most complex presentations.
EBD & DoLS Placements Welcome
We have the experience, training and infrastructure to accept referrals that other homes cannot. If a young person has been difficult to place elsewhere, we want to hear from you.
EBD Placements
Specialist care for young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties in a therapeutic, structured environment.
DoLS Placements
Robust care planning, enhanced safeguarding and multi-agency working for Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards placements.
What We Stand For
"Creating Safe Futures Through Therapeutic Care"
"Supporting Healing, Growth & Positive Change"
"A Therapeutic Home Where Young People Thrive"
"Specialist Residential Care With Compassion & Purpose"