At Cambian, we provide one of the UK's most comprehensive specialist services for young people who have experienced, or are at risk of, Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE). Bringing together specialist residential care, integrated education and embedded clinical support, our trauma-informed approach helps young people rebuild trust, reduce risk and move towards safer, more positive futures.

Every young person's experiences are unique. That's why we create personalised care pathways that combine therapeutic care, education and clinical expertise, delivered by experienced multidisciplinary teams who understand the lasting impact of trauma, exploitation and contextual harm.

Working in partnership with Local Authorities and wider safeguarding agencies, we focus on providing safe, stable environments where young people can begin to heal, develop resilience and build the confidence and skills needed for adulthood.

Trust First

Recovery begins with trust.

Trust First is the foundation of our specialist CSE service and underpins everything we do. Built on a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach, it recognises that every behaviour has meaning and every young person deserves to feel safe, understood and valued.

Our multidisciplinary teams work collaboratively across residential care, education and clinical services to provide consistent, compassionate support from the point of referral through to transition. By placing trust at the centre of every interaction, we help young people begin to understand their experiences, develop healthier relationships and move towards safer, more positive futures.

Our approach is built around five key principles:

Trauma – Understanding how trauma affects behaviour, relationships and emotional wellbeing.

Response – Responding with patience, consistency and compassion, recognising that behaviour is a form of communication.

Understanding – Seeing each young person as an individual, listening to their experiences and tailoring support around their unique needs.

Strategy – Bringing together residential care, education and clinical expertise to create coordinated, personalised plans.

Teamwork – Working collaboratively with young people, families, Local Authorities and partner agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Referrals

We accept referrals for young people who have experienced, or are at risk of, Child Sexual Exploitation and who require specialist residential care, integrated education and therapeutic clinical support.

Our experienced teams work closely with Local Authorities throughout the referral process to ensure each placement is carefully considered and appropriately matched to meet the young person's individual needs.

To discuss a referral in confidence or find out more about our specialist CSE services, please contact our referrals team on 0161 507 3723 or complete our online enquiry form.