Tanglewood

Biggar

About Tanglewood

Tanglewood is a children and young people's care home located in Biggar, South Lanarkshire, operated by Partners In Care Ltd. The service has achieved an average grade of Excellent (6 out of 6) from the Care Inspectorate, Scotland's independent regulator of care services, at its most recent inspection in March 2026. This outstanding rating places Tanglewood among the highest-performing care services in Scotland.

The home provides general care for children and young people, offering a supportive and nurturing environment tailored to the needs of younger residents. Partners In Care Ltd brings its experience and commitment to delivering high-quality care, ensuring that children and young people at Tanglewood receive the attention and support they need to thrive.

Situated in Biggar, a welcoming market town in South Lanarkshire, Tanglewood benefits from a community setting that can support the wellbeing and development of the young people in its care.

Last Inspection

16 March 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?

Excellent6

Care Planning

How good is our care and support planning?

Excellent6

Setting

How good is our setting?

Excellent6

Staff Team

How good is our staff team?

Excellent6

Leadership

How good is our leadership?

Excellent6

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5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Tanglewood, 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 Tanglewood, 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?