Atkinson Secure Children's Home
URN: 133125 • Exeter EX2 4QD
Overview
- Name
- Atkinson Secure Children's Home
- URN
- 133125
- Type
- Secure units
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dai Parks (since 2025) , Head of Education
- Telephone
- 01392388380
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Care of: Devon County Council, Exeter EX2 4QD
Summary
Atkinson Secure Children's Home, located in Exeter, Devon, is a purpose-built facility that has been providing care for young people for over 30 years. It accommodates up to 14 mixed-gender residents aged between 10 and 17, who are placed there primarily for their welfare due to risks such as absconding or potential harm to themselves or others. The home operates under the Department for Education's guidelines and is managed by Devon County Council.
The ethos at Atkinson focuses on understanding and managing emotions, fostering self-esteem, and developing a sense of responsibility among the young residents. Staff are trained in restorative approaches to help children recognise the impact of their actions and to encourage positive behaviour. The home provides a supportive environment that aims to empower young people to care for themselves and others.
In addition to residential care, Atkinson offers on-site education and healthcare, ensuring a holistic approach to the well-being of its residents. The home has consistently received ‘good’ ratings from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and the welfare of the children in its care.
The ethos at Atkinson focuses on understanding and managing emotions, fostering self-esteem, and developing a sense of responsibility among the young residents. Staff are trained in restorative approaches to help children recognise the impact of their actions and to encourage positive behaviour. The home provides a supportive environment that aims to empower young people to care for themselves and others.
In addition to residential care, Atkinson offers on-site education and healthcare, ensuring a holistic approach to the well-being of its residents. The home has consistently received ‘good’ ratings from Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to continuous improvement and the welfare of the children in its care.
Useful links
- Our SEND provision (sen)
- News and events (calendar)
- Skip to content (other)
- 01392 457999 (other)
- Atkinson Secure Children’s Home (other)
- About us (other)
- Referrals (other)
- Vision and values (other)
- Who comes here? (other)
- Atkinson School: Provider access policy statement (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Vranch House School (61.3)
- University of Exeter (60.2)
- Torlands Academy (58.2)
- Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School (56.7)
- The Outdoors School (56.1)
Key details
- LA
- Devon
- Age range
- 10 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 14
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 14 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 14 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 14 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 14 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 14 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 14 |
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