Kamali House

Tranent

About Kamali House

Kamali House is a children and young people's care home located in Tranent, East Lothian, operated by East Lothian Council. As a council-run service, it forms part of the local authority's commitment to providing residential care for younger people within the community. The home has not yet been assessed by the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator responsible for inspecting and grading care services on a scale of 1 (Unsatisfactory) to 6 (Excellent).

The home provides general residential care for children and young people, offering a supportive environment designed to meet the needs of younger residents in East Lothian. As a local authority service, Kamali House works within established frameworks to promote the wellbeing, safety, and development of the young people in its care.

Families and professionals seeking placements can expect the home to operate in line with Scottish care standards, with a formal Care Inspectorate assessment expected in due course.

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?

Not Assessed

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Not Assessed

Setting

How good is our setting?

Not Assessed

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Not Assessed

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Not Assessed

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Kamali 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 Kamali 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?