Explore Independence provides Emergency and Planned medium to long-term supported accommodation for Looked After Children under the care of Social Services. We are committed to providing quality accommodation and support in an environment where children are treated with respect and dignity, within appropriate boundaries. We want young people to feel they belong and know that regardless of past or present negative experiences in their lives they are capable and deserving of achieving in all areas. We aim to empower young people and work with other professionals to enable young people to acquire the necessary life skills in preparation for a successful adult lives. We set realistic but achievable goals and expectations that help build self- esteem and confidence. We understand that positive relationships is key and central to finding solution. Trust is fundamental for required transformation hence we invest in building trusting professional relationships with young people from the first time of their placement.

We currently have a total of four 24/7 Placement Units located at various parts of London.

Young people are encouraged to personalise their room once they have settled in placement. Most of our placements are centrally located and close to local shops and larger shopping centres which are easily accessible either by walking or public transport. Activities such as swimming, cinema, gym and sports centres are also within easy reach.
As a minimum, Young people will have a bed, hanging space, draw space for personal possessions, window covering, pots and pan, plates and other utensils and a welcome pack which contains a towel, tooth brush, tooth paste, deodorant and shower gel etc. Young people will also have free use of the home WIFI.
The security of young people and their possessions is taken very seriously. The buildings have fitted CCTV at the front, side, rear and communal areas of the buildings.