Oswald Street

Falkirk

About Oswald Street

Oswald Street is a children and young people's care home located in Falkirk, operated by FTS Care Ltd. At its most recent Care Inspectorate inspection in February 2026, the service received an average grade of Good, which is rated 4 out of 6 on Scotland's care quality scale. This reflects a solid standard of care and service delivery for the young residents it supports.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. Staff work to ensure that each young person receives appropriate care and support to help them thrive in a safe and stable setting.

Located in Falkirk, Oswald Street benefits from good access to local community amenities and services. Families seeking care for a young person in the Falkirk council area may find this service a suitable option worth exploring further.

Last Inspection

26 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?

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 Oswald Street, 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 Oswald Street, 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?