Foxhill Cottage

Mauchline

About Foxhill Cottage

Foxhill Cottage is a children and young people's care home located in Mauchline, East Ayrshire, operated by Spark of Genius (Training) Ltd. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in January 2026, the home received an average grade of Good (4 out of 6), reflecting a solid standard of care and service delivery across its assessed areas.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive residential environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. Spark of Genius (Training) Ltd is an established provider with experience in supporting children and young people, and Foxhill Cottage reflects the organisation's commitment to delivering nurturing, person-centred care in a homely setting.

Situated in the town of Mauchline within East Ayrshire, the home benefits from a community-based location that can support residents in maintaining connections with local life, education, and wider support networks.

Last Inspection

19 January 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?

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 Foxhill Cottage, 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 Foxhill Cottage, 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?