Cauvin House

Edinburgh

About Cauvin House

Cauvin House is a children and young people's care service located in Edinburgh, operated by Dean and Cauvin Young Peoples Trust. The service is registered with the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator for care services, and received an average grade of Adequate (3 out of 6) at its most recent inspection in March 2026.

The service provides general care for children and young people, offering support in a residential setting within the City of Edinburgh. Dean and Cauvin Young Peoples Trust brings dedicated focus to the welfare and development of younger residents, aiming to provide a safe and nurturing environment.

Families and professionals seeking placements in Edinburgh may wish to contact Cauvin House directly for current availability and further details about the care and support on offer. As with all registered services, the Care Inspectorate publishes full inspection reports on its website for those wishing to review the service in more detail.

Last Inspection

6 March 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?

Adequate3

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Adequate3

Setting

How good is our setting?

Adequate3

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Adequate3

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Adequate3

View Full Report on Care Inspectorate

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Cauvin House, 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 Cauvin House, 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?