Broomfield Crescent Residential Children's Unit

Glasgow

About Broomfield Crescent Residential Children's Unit

Broomfield Crescent Residential Children's Unit is a children and young people's care service located in Glasgow, operated by Glasgow City Council. At its most recent inspection in April 2026, the service received an average grade of Very Good, rated 5 out of 6 by the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator of care services. This reflects a strong commitment to delivering high-quality residential care for children and young people in the Glasgow City area.

The service provides general residential care, supporting children and young people who require a safe, nurturing environment away from their family home. As part of Glasgow City Council's wider children's services provision, the unit works to promote the wellbeing, development, and stability of the young people in its care.

A Very Good rating from the Care Inspectorate indicates that the service is performing well across key areas, offering families and young people confidence in the standard of care provided.

Last Inspection

13 April 2026

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).

Wellbeing Support

How well do we support people's wellbeing?

Very Good5

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Very Good5

Setting

How good is our setting?

Very Good5

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Very Good5

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Very Good5

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Broomfield Crescent Residential Children's Unit, 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 Broomfield Crescent Residential Children's Unit, 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?