
Ardlaghan
About Ardlaghan
Ardlaghan is a children and young people's care home located in Bathgate, West Lothian, operated by Moore House School Ltd. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in November 2025, the home achieved an average grade of Excellent, the highest possible rating on Scotland's 6-point quality scale, reflecting an outstanding standard of care and support for the young people it serves.
The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a nurturing and structured environment designed to meet their individual needs. Based in Bathgate, Ardlaghan benefits from its setting within the West Lothian community, providing young residents with access to local amenities and opportunities to engage with the wider community.
Achieving an Excellent grade from the Care Inspectorate is a significant distinction, and families can take confidence in knowing that Ardlaghan consistently demonstrates the highest levels of quality, safety, and wellbeing for the children and young people in its care.
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 Ardlaghan, 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 Ardlaghan, 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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