Ferndale
About Ferndale
Ferndale is a children and young people's care home located in Glasgow, within the East Dunbartonshire Council area. Operated by East Dunbartonshire Council, the home achieved an outstanding average grade of Excellent (6 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in June 2024, placing it among the highest-performing residential services for young people in Scotland.
The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to meet the needs of its residents. As a council-operated service, Ferndale benefits from the resources and oversight of East Dunbartonshire Council, ensuring consistent standards of care and support for the young people who live there.
The Excellent grading from the Care Inspectorate reflects a commitment to high-quality care, positive outcomes for residents, and strong practice across all areas of the service, giving families confidence in the support their children receive.
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 Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, 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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