The Cambian Group is one of the largest providers of specialist services for children in the UK.
The Cambian Group is one of the leading providers of specialist behavioural health services, providing life-transforming care and education to some of the most vulnerable children and young people in the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering specialist services and outstanding outcomes for the children and young people in our care. We are united by a common purpose: to enable each and every child in our care to achieve their personal best, however it is defined by them or for them. We provide specialist children’s services across the following areas:
- Autism & SEMH schools
- SEN FE Colleges
- Complex homes
- CSA & CSE homes
- Therapeutic fostering
- CAMHS
09/01/2026
Cambian Beverley School is delighted to announce a new partnership with Rewilding in Hull, an inspiring urban wild space where young people can learn outdoors through craft and bushcraft activities.
Time spent in nature is known to boost mood and wellbeing, and this space gives our young people the chance to be themselves and connect with one another in a natural, nurturing environment.
Principal Melissa McCarthy was named as the national winner for Principal of the Year at the CareTech Children’s Care Awards 2025!
This award recognises Melissa’s remarkable journey and the extraordinary leadership she brings to Cambian’s The Forum School. From starting out as a support worker to stepping into the role of principal, she has shaped the school with her energy, compassion, and unwavering belief in every young person and every member of staff.
Her colleagues describe her as “a breath of fresh air with a smile that never stops and an enthusiasm that is impossible to resist. With her passion, positivity, and determination, she has inspired and lifted the entire community, students and staff alike. Mel’s leadership has been nothing short of transformative.”
We’re delighted to be shining our next spotlight on Cambian Dilston College!
Rated 'Good' in all areas by Ofsted, Dilston College is a supportive, person-centred setting where young people are encouraged to develop confidence, independence and real-world skills. Individualised learning programmes are carefully designed to reflect each student’s needs, personal choices and aspirations whether the focus is on daily living skills, vocational qualifications or preparing for independent living.
Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing a closer look at everyday life at Dilston College, from its welcoming learning environments to the dedicated team committed to helping students gain meaningful experiences, increased choice, control and independence.
We’re sending our very best wishes to you and your loved ones as the new year begins!
30/12/2025
Cambian schools and colleges have been full of festive fun in the lead-up to Christmas, our young people have been busy baking Christmas cakes, making wreaths, creating their own tree decorations, enjoying trips to watch festive plays, and enjoying Christmas lunches together.
It’s been a wonderful opportunity to celebrate achievements, creativity, togetherness, and to create lasting memories in a warm, supportive environment.
A huge thank you to our young people and teams for making the festive season so special.
Take a look at some of the highlights below
29/12/2025
Twixmas at Hill House
If you’ve never heard of Twixmas, it’s the special time between Christmas and New Year, a little pocket of extra festive days to relax, have fun, and enjoy family time.
At Hill House School, the days between Christmas and New Year are spent doing all the fun things that families do; playing games, spending time outside when the weather is good, watching festive movies and sometimes our young people spend time at their family home or on trips.
There’s lots of time for playing with new toys and presents, sharing laughs, and perhaps a little over indulgence!
From all of us at Cambian, we wish you a very Happy Christmas! May your day be merry and bright.
22/12/2025
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at Cambian!
We know this time of year is full of excitement for the children and young people we support, and we'd love to hear from you…
What does your child enjoy most about Christmas?
Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to read your festive favourites!
18/12/2025
Christmas Selection Box Collection – Final Update!
What an absolutely incredible effort from across Children's Services! We’re excited to share that the collection has now ended and, thanks to the generosity of our schools, colleges, young people and staff, we've collected an amazing 1,272 selection boxes, far exceeding our original goal of 1,000!
A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, and to the young people and staff at Cambian Wing College, Pengwern College, Wisbech School, Hill House School, Devon School, Dunbroch School, Somerset School, Brook View School, Chesham School, and Southlands School for their fantastic contributions and festive spirit.
We’re also delighted to share that the CareTech Foundation will be matching this donation, helping to make an even greater difference for children and families supported by local food banks through The Trussell Trust.
Special congratulations to Cambian Wing College, who collected the highest number of selection boxes a truly brilliant achievement!
Thank you to everyone who took part and helped spread kindness this Christmas. Together, you’ve made the season brighter for so many.
17/12/2025
Christmas truly brings out the magic at Cambian Hill House School. It’s a season wrapped in joy, tradition, and a real sense of family for all our young people.
In the weeks leading up to the big day, the school is buzzing with festive fun; carol rehearsals echoing through the halls, visits from Jilly the Donkey (a firm favourite!), creative Christmas activities, and plenty of pantomime magic both on site and at local theatres.
Hill House also puts on its very own Christmas show each year. This time, students are performing The Night of the Saviour’s Birth and visits neighbouring Cambian Southlands School for their annual pantomime. The term then ends with a special celebration to recognise the incredible progress and achievements made throughout the year.
And Christmas Day itself is just as you’d expect in family homes across the country. Father Christmas visits each young person with gifts, and everyone gathers in the beautifully decorated hall for a festive lunch, it’s a true home-from-home celebration.
This is Christmas at Hill House: filled with warmth, laughter and togetherness.
What festive plans are you looking forward to this year?
From Functional Skills and AQAs to personal development, work placements, and milestones big and small, our young people have shown remarkable commitment, resilience, and pride throughout the year.
It’s inspiring to see the wide variety of accomplishments across our schools, reflecting the individuality, strengths, and unique journeys of every student. We believe, every achievement matters and we celebrate each one.
Here’s to hard work, progress, and the exciting futures ahead. Swipe through to explore some of the brilliant highlights and outcomes from selection of Cambian Schools.
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Cambian is one of the largest providers of specialist education and behavioural health services for children in the UK. Our services have a specific focus on individuals who present with high severity needs.
We provide a broad range of specialist services across England and Wales. These services include specialist education schools and colleges for both day and residential learners, residential care homes and a therapeutic fostering service.
Our specialist education schools and colleges support children and young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome (AS), moderate to severe learning disabilities, associated challenging behaviours and complex needs.
Our specialist residential care homes support children with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) and associated complex needs. We provide care, therapy and education for a discrete cohort of needs within these homes; this includes provisions for children who have experienced Complex Trauma (neglect and abuse), those who have been sexually exploited, and those with a learning disability. These homes are all supported by specialists schools to support their individual educational needs.
We also run a therapeutic fostering service through which we are able to support children with a variety of complex needs within a family environment.
We recognise that each child is an individual with their own needs, desires and dreams, and we are fully committed to supporting each child to enable them to achieve ‘their personal best’.
