Daily life in a children’s home is guided by structure, empathy, and purpose. Routines provide children with a sense of predictability and security, both essential for emotional healing and growth.
At Welcare, we design each day to meet therapeutic goals, educational needs, and emotional support—while still leaving room for joy, creativity, and belonging.
Morning Routine
Wake-up & personal care
Staff provide gentle, supportive starts to the day, helping children develop healthy habits and routines.
Breakfast
Shared meals offer both nutrition and social interaction, encouraging bonding and stability.
Emotional check-in
Before school, staff assess emotional states and support children who may feel anxious or dysregulated.
Education and Learning
- Mainstream or specialist schooling:Depending on needs, children attend local schools or specialist settings (e.g., SEMH or ASD provision).
- Transport and support:Staff ensure safe travel, communicate with schools, and help resolve any school-related concerns.
- Alternative education:Where school attendance isn’t possible, learning is supported in-house through personalised tuition or online programmes.
Education and Learning
- Mainstream or specialist schooling:Depending on needs, children attend local schools or specialist settings (e.g., SEMH or ASD provision).
- Transport and support:
Staff ensure safe travel, communicate with schools, and help resolve any school-related concerns.
- Alternative education:Where school attendance isn’t possible, learning is supported in-house through personalised tuition or online programmes.
After School :
- Return to the home: Children are welcomed back with emotional support and a safe space to talk about their day.
- Recreational time: Activities include board games, sports, arts and crafts, gardening, or simple relaxation.
- Therapeutic engagement: Scheduled 1:1 keywork sessions, trauma recovery exercises, or therapy may take place during this time.
Evening Routine
- Dinner: Cooked by staff or with the children, meals are eaten together as a “family unit,” building confidence and connection.
- Downtime: Evenings are for winding down—TV, reading, journaling, or guided emotional regulation techniques.
- Bedtime: Consistent routines include hygiene, story time, and calm environments. Children are individually supported to feel safe overnight.
Weekends and Holidays
Trips and outings
Parks, swimming pools, museums, local attractions, and seasonal events are common weekend experiences
Cultural and faith activities
Children are supported to maintain their cultural identity, traditions, and religious practices
Independence building
Teenagers participate in budgeting, cooking, or planning small group activities as part of life skills development
Flexibility Within Structure
While routines are vital, they are not rigid. Each child’s emotional state, therapeutic needs, and personal goals shape how their day unfolds. Welcare homes adapt to the child and not the other way around.
We believe healing happens in the everyday moments. The smiles at breakfast. The quiet chats after school. The stability of bedtime. That’s what makes a home.