Referrals & Enquiries
This page is for local authority commissioning and placement teams, social workers and other professionals considering residential options for a child or young person. We welcome enquiries to discuss potential placements, learn more about our approach and consider whether Rivan may be a suitable option for an individual young person.
Our Approach
Our Approach to Placements
Our approach to placements is grounded in safety, stability and safeguarding. We aim to provide a consistent, child-centred environment where clear boundaries, predictable routines and positive relationships help young people feel secure, understood and supported.
Placement suitability is considered on an individual basis, in close discussion with the placing authority and with careful consideration of the young person’s needs and our ability to provide safe, consistent and appropriate support.
When considering a potential placement, we will look carefully at the individual child or young person’s needs, strengths and circumstances. We will work with the placing authority to understand their day-to-day support needs, relevant risks and vulnerabilities, education and wellbeing needs, and the factors likely to support a stable and appropriate placement.
Our Service at a Glance
Rivan is developing a small, child-centred residential service in Peterborough for children and young people aged 5–18.
Our model is centred around solo placements within a stable domestic environment, allowing support to be tailored closely to the needs of each young person.
Staffing arrangements are planned around individual need and may include enhanced staffing, sleep-in support and waking-night support where appropriate.
Placement suitability is considered carefully through an individual referral and matching process.
Sharing Information Safely
Please do not include detailed case histories, full reports or highly sensitive personal information in an initial enquiry. If it is appropriate to explore a potential placement further, we will agree a suitable and secure way to share more detailed information.
Step 1: Initial Enquiry
On receiving an initial enquiry, we will review the information provided and consider whether it may be appropriate to explore the potential placement further.
Step 3: Professional Engagement
We will work with the placing authority and relevant professionals to understand the proposed placement, clarify support needs and discuss any information required to inform the decision.
What Happens Next
Step 2: Assessment & Suitability
If appropriate, we will discuss the young person’s needs, circumstances and placement requirements with the placing authority to consider whether Rivan may be a suitable option.
Step 4: Placement & Support
We will share our view with the placing authority and, where appropriate, discuss next steps. Any decision about a placement will be made in discussion with the placing authority and in line with the relevant placement processes.
Referrals & Enquiries Form
Please use this form to make an initial referral or enquiry about a potential placement, or to request further information about Rivan Residential Care Ltd. Please do not include detailed reports or highly sensitive personal information at this stage.