Action for Children - Clifton Road
About Action for Children - Clifton Road
Action for Children - Clifton Road is a children and young people's care service located in Aberdeen, operated by the national charity Action for Children. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in November 2025, the service achieved an average grade of Very Good, rated 5 out of 6, reflecting a strong commitment to high-quality care and support for younger residents.
The service provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the needs of its residents. Action for Children is a well-established organisation with extensive experience delivering care services across Scotland and the wider UK, bringing considerable expertise to this Aberdeen-based provision.
Situated in the Clifton Road area of Aberdeen, the service benefits from its location within a residential community, helping young people maintain connections with local amenities and services as part of their everyday lives.
Care Inspectorate Grades
Care homes in Scotland are graded on a 6-point scale (1-6) across five key questions. Grades range from Unsatisfactory (1) to Excellent (6).
5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit
When visiting Action for Children - Clifton Road, consider asking...
- 1.How do you support young people to maintain contact with their family?
- 2.What education and skills development is available?
- 3.How do you handle situations where a young person is distressed or at risk?
- 4.How are young people involved in decisions about their own care?
- 5.What does the transition plan look like as a young person approaches adulthood?
5 Things to Look For on Your Visit
When you visit Action for Children - Clifton Road, look out for...
- 1.Does the environment feel homely and age-appropriate, not institutional?
- 2.Do staff interact with young people as individuals, not just service users?
- 3.Is there evidence of personalisation -- young people's own belongings, artwork, choices?
- 4.Do young people seem comfortable and relaxed around staff?
- 5.Is the atmosphere positive and nurturing, or tense and controlled?
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