Children and Young Peoples Residential Services (Stura)

SHETLAND

About Children and Young Peoples Residential Services (Stura)

Children and Young Peoples Residential Services (Stura) is a residential care service for children and young people, located in Shetland. Operated by Shetland Islands Council, the service received an average grade of Good (4 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in June 2025, reflecting a solid standard of care and support for the young people it serves.

The service provides general residential care for children and young people, offering a supportive environment designed to meet their individual needs. As a council-run provision, it forms part of Shetland Islands Council's commitment to delivering quality care for younger residents within their local community.

Being based in Shetland means the service is well placed to support young people close to their home area, helping to maintain important connections with family, friends, and the wider community during their time in residential care.

Last Inspection

19 June 2025

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?

Good4

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Good4

Setting

How good is our setting?

Good4

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Good4

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Good4

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Children and Young Peoples Residential Services (Stura), 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 Children and Young Peoples Residential Services (Stura), 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?