Butterfly House
Children’s Home
Histon, Cambridgeshire
Coming Soon
We’re developing residential children’s homes where children and young people can feel safe, build trusting relationships, and have a say in everyday life.
We’re launching Excelcare Children’s Services because children who need residential care deserve somewhere they can feel at home. That means having a space of their own, adults they can rely on and the support to keep learning, enjoy their interests and grow in confidence.
What our homes will offer
Who we support
Every child’s experiences, strengths and needs are different. We take time to understand each child and consider whether Butterfly House can provide the care and support that is right for them.
Before agreeing a placement, we work closely with the professionals involved to assess the child’s needs alongside those of the children already living here. We plan each move carefully to help children feel prepared, welcomed and supported as they settle in.
A home of your own
Each child has their own bedroom and en-suite bathroom, with opportunities to personalise their room and make it feel like theirs.
Comfortable shared spaces provide room to relax, enjoy activities and spend time together. There is also space for quiet time, recognising that everyone needs their own balance of company and privacy.
Children are encouraged to help shape life at Butterfly House, from choosing meals and activities to sharing ideas about their home.
Our approach to care
Strong, trusting relationships are at the heart of our approach. Through patience, consistency and time spent together, our team helps children feel safe, understood and listened to.
We take a trauma-informed approach, recognising how past experiences can affect a child’s feelings, relationships and behaviour. We look beyond behaviour to understand what a child may be communicating and respond to their individual needs.
Children are supported to express their views, understand their rights and speak up when something does not feel right. We also help them access independent support and advocacy.
Everyday life, learning and independence
Life at Butterfly House includes shared meals, films, games, birthdays and someone to talk to after a difficult day.
Children can explore their interests through activities such as baking, gaming, arts and crafts, music and sport. Trips out and opportunities in Histon and nearby Cambridge help them enjoy hobbies, build friendships and feel part of the wider community.
We work with schools, colleges and other professionals to support education, recognising that everyone learns differently and celebrating progress in all its forms.
As children grow, we help them develop practical skills such as cooking, shopping, managing money and using transport, building confidence and independence at a pace that suits them.
Our team and working together
Our team provides care and support 24 hours a day, including overnight and at weekends. Led by our Registered Manager, the team offers consistent guidance, encouragement and reassurance.
Each child has dedicated team members who take particular responsibility for getting to know them, listening to their wishes and helping make sure their voice is heard.
We work closely with families, social workers, education providers, health professionals and others involved in each child’s care. By sharing knowledge and planning together, we help children receive coordinated support as their needs change.
