Fleets Villa

Tranent

About Fleets Villa

Fleets Villa is a children and young people's care home located in Tranent, East Lothian, operated by Common Thread Ltd. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2024, the home received an average grade of Good (4 out of 6), reflecting a solid standard of care and service delivery across the areas assessed.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to meet the individual needs of younger residents. Common Thread Ltd works to ensure that those in their care receive consistent, attentive support in a homely setting.

Situated in Tranent, Fleets Villa benefits from its location within East Lothian, providing access to local community amenities and services. Families and professionals seeking a well-regarded placement for children and young people in this area may find Fleets Villa a suitable option, given its positive Care Inspectorate assessment.

Last Inspection

17 January 2024

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 Fleets Villa, 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 Fleets Villa, 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?