Goldridge is a beautiful 4 bedded bungalow in the heart of the New Forest.
The home is in a very rural location with a large garden and access to the New Forest. We often have ponies, deer and even pigs popping their heads through the gate to say hello. Goldridge provides a nurturing family home for 2 children at any one time. Each of our children will have their own room which they will be encouraged to personalise to reflect their own individual personalities. Despite its rural location, children are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities as we benefit from the beauty of the new forest, as well as all the fun of the nearby coastal towns. Our children are supported by a small, motivated, and diverse group of adults who will provide them with love, nurture, and play to ensure they are able to thrive whilst living at Goldridge.
Rated Good by Ofsted.
Kate Sims - Interim Manager. Kate first joined the Solent family in 2017 as the Registered Manager for our beautiful Goldridge home where she remained for 6 years. In 2023, Kate supported the opening of Lake Road, dual managing both homes, before transitioning to her new role of Head of Service in May 2024. Within this role, Kate is the organisations Safeguarding lead, has responsibility for referrals and commissioning and deputises for the Operations Director in her absence.
Kate has significant experience of supporting children and families, beginning her career in residential children’s homes in 1997. She has subsequently managed a range of children’s services, including working within Local Authority delivering safeguarding training and supporting social worker students. Kate has also undertaken monitoring of children’s homes within a Reg. 44 capacity.
Kate holds a BA Hons degree in Social Science, a Social Work Diploma, a Post Graduate Certificate in Asperger’s Syndrome, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Practice Education. In addition, Kate has also completed her Level 5 in Leadership and Management, her DDP levels one and two qualifications and a Level 4 Certificate in trauma related care.
OFSTED REPORT
Rated Good by Ofsted
June 2025
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Solent Child Care are always looking to recruit suitable candidates.
LOCATION RISK ASSESSEMENT
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Hampshire Council - Jun 2023
I just wanted to share some feedback and thanks in relation to Hampshire Child, you and the team at Westway House have provided outstanding care and support for him You and the Team have worked through some difficult and tough times settling him over the last year...
Headteacher – Apr 2023
I just wanted to say I work alongside many residential homes, but I was highly impressed by the atmosphere and approach I felt spending time at Goldridge...
Dorset Social Worker - Apr 2023
The adults at Greenslade have been incredibly supportive to both children, always put their needs first and will do what they can to support family time...
Childs Mum – Feb 2023
‘A’ has improved massively with his sleeping, behaviour and over-all well-being since he has lived at Westway. The staff are all very caring, skilled, nurturing and child focused...
Ofsted: Farmhouse - Jan 2023
Children thrive while living in this home. Therapeutic care is a thread that runs seamlessly throughout the home Children make exceptional progress...
9 St George’s Yard Castle Street, Farnham Surrey. GU9 7LW info@solentchildcare.co.uk Company no: 09759708