A Journey of Care and Education


Northridge is committed to nurturing every child through tailored therapeutic care and education in safe, supportive environments.


Since our founding, we have focused on empowering children to thrive emotionally and academically within our homes and soon to be schools.

Compassion in Every Step

We prioritize empathy and understanding to create safe, supportive spaces where every child feels valued and heard.

Integrity as Our Foundation

Honesty and transparency guide our actions, building trust with children, families, and professionals.

Collaboration for Stronger Support

We work closely with families, professionals, and schools to ensure holistic care tailored to each child’s needs.

Commitment to Growth

Continuous learning and innovation drive us to improve our services and empower children to reach their full potential.

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Of our children's homes are were rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted as of July 1st 2025.

2021

Our first home opened, we now have multiple locations catering for young people across the North West.

2026

We look forward to the opening of our first education provision.

Senior Leadership & Head Office Team

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Joanne Kitchener

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Kendal Hulme

Head of HR

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Macy Robinson

Referrals Manager
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Maddy Carpenter

Admin Support
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Michelle Donaghey

Operations Director of Care
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Sarah McClure

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Suzanne Bethel

Lead Child Therapist