We are delighted to celebrate Phoebe, a 28-year-old resident at Tigh Coilean, who has recently secured a paid role as a co-trainer for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. Phoebe moved into Tigh Coilean in November 2016 and has since made remarkable…

Children and young people in our care and education are set to benefit from an exciting new relaxing and calming approach as we have launched the Story Massage programme. Gemma Armstrong, Lead Educational Psychology Assistant, has recently completed training in…

We undertook a recent relatives survey which revealed 100% of respondents would recommend to others the support our children's homes provide to their relative. The survey was undertaken in the latter part of 2025 and targeted relatives of people in…

Following participation in sleep conference and foundational workshops, Abi demonstrated motivation and professional growth by enrolling in the Sleep Practitioner course. This advanced training is designed for professionals seeking to implement evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions for children aged 12 months…

OC's bespoke placement has been carefully designed to provide a highly personalised, consistent, and supportive environment that nurtures his development across all areas of need. Since the transition into his new setting, OC has engaged positively with a wide range…

When AR's journey at Kisimul began to shift, we knew a personalised approach would be key to her success. It quickly became clear that creating a tailored plan, just for her, was essential. Thanks to the dedication and collaboration of…

On 14th August, Suillean House held a charity afternoon tea in aid of Breast Cancer Now. The Kisimul community came together, and we managed to raise an incredible £422.20. The event was filled with laughter, important conversations and plenty of…

Once again, we came together to celebrate something truly special - our people. The Kisimul Annual Awards Night was an unforgettable evening dedicated to recognising the exceptional talent, dedication and spirit of our teams, and this year's theme was… The…

Today, on Makaton International Awareness Day, we're proud to join the global community in raising awareness of Makaton – a unique language programme that combines signs, symbols and speech to help people communicate. At Kisimul, Makaton isn't just something we…

Earlier this month, Swinderby School held its much-anticipated Sports Day, a celebration of movement, joy and inclusion for our wonderful learners. Designed with sensory-friendly activities and individual pacing in mind, the event was a resounding success. Young people participated in…