Welcome to

Isola

Isola

Overview

Meaning "island", Isola aims to provide a safe base for our YPs

Tight Team

Consistent care

Small Home

More focused

Rural

Peaceful area

Isola is a small home on the outskirts of Colchester. Its rural setting offers the space for our young people to relax and grow. Our team is a close-knit unit, and seeing the same faces more regularly allows better relationships with the young people. We use some psychodynamic practices to help our young people understand why they feel the way they do, and our carers focus on attachment to build strong foundations and restore self-belief.

At a glance

Referrals

Please send referrals to info@shalamarchildren.co.uk

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Key Details

big little home
Plenty of Space

Isola is a spacious home with large outdoor areas and multiple communal rooms. Despite that, we only host up to 4 young people, meaning our residents can make the most of all that space.

good options
Schools

Multiple options with good ratings and easy access means schooling from Isola is not a problem. Our team work with the schools to create solutions that help our residents ease in at their own pace.

creature comforts
On-site Animals

Goats, chickens, rabbits, and cats are kept on the premises, which young people can interact with if they choose. There is also an opportunity for young people to keep their own small pets.

understanding
Dedicated Therapist

Should they want to, our YPs regularly meet with our therapist, who provides monthly reports to help both us and our young people keep a better current understanding of their minds and their needs.

best practice
Regular Training

With frequent training and advice updates, our carers are always using the best methods, both in general and in specific regard to our residents' individual requirements.

quiet but not cut-off
Rural Location

Isola is situated in a rural area with few neighbours and a quiet atmosphere. However, with a car it is within easy reach of all Colchester's amenities, and fast national travel routes nearby.

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Get In Touch

Contact Us

For general contact:

please use the adjacent form
messages will be forwarded to the relevant staff

To reach manager directly:

manager@shalamarisola.co.uk
please respect that the manager is very busy

For referrals:

info@shalamarchildren.co.uk
you may not receive a response if we're getting a lot of these

Office hours

weekdays 09:00 - 16:00