Fort Street Residential Children's House

Motherwell

About Fort Street Residential Children's House

Fort Street Residential Children's House is a children's and young people's care home located in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. Operated by North Lanarkshire Council, the service achieved an average grade of Very Good (5 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate at its most recent inspection in February 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to the welfare and development of the young people in its care.

The home provides general residential care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to meet their individual needs. As a council-operated service, it works within established frameworks to ensure young residents receive consistent, high-quality care and appropriate support throughout their time at the home.

Located in Motherwell, the service benefits from good access to local community resources, schools, and amenities, helping young people maintain connections with their wider community and supporting their overall wellbeing and development.

Last Inspection

27 February 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 Fort Street Residential Children's 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 Fort Street Residential Children's 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?