The Firs children's home in Harrow is one of only a handful to have achieved an "outstanding" rating from Ofsted 10 years in a row.
The four-bed setting provides short breaks to children and young people aged five to 18 with learning disabilities and complex needs with conditions ranging from autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to cerebral palsy and Prader-Willi syndrome.
Respite care
Children come for overnight stays during the week and for longer stays over weekends and during school holidays - at any one time, there are on average 32 children and young people on the setting's books.
The service offers families respite from their caring responsibilities but also plays a key role in supporting children's learning and development in order to help them reach their full potential.
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