White Horse House
Our beautiful residential home tucked away in rural Kent encapsulates comfort, support, enrichment and development for all children in our care. White Horse House is rated ‘outstanding’ overall by Ofsted.
Peaceful Location
Set in the beautiful countryside of Kent
Located in a small residential village just outside of Sandwich, our large and comfortable home provides a sanctuary of security and support, surrounded by space and nature.
Adventurous Outdoor
Outdoor spaces with exciting facilities
Our secure outdoor play area facilitates safe and fun play – including swings, beautiful gardens, trampolines and sporting equipment.
Sensory Room
Specialising in a wide range of needs — including trauma, emotional and behavioural needs, autism, ADHD and SEN — we provide best-in-class sensory environments
With over 25 years’ experience in holistic care for children with a wide range of needs — including trauma, emotional and behavioural needs, autism, ADHD and other special educational needs — our sensory room provides engaging, enriching and safe environments for sensory exploration.
Cinema Room
Calming and engaging spaces to enjoy comfortable entertainment
Our cinema room offers an immersive and cosy environment to enjoy any media that children in our care will enjoy.
Music Room
Embracing the creativity in every child
Our music room provides a wide variety of musical instrument options for children to explore and engage with on a daily basis.
Convenient Facilities
Beautiful, clean spaces to prepare every nourishing meal
White Horse House has carefully considered, tailor made facilities to cater to every need, and ensure consistent and quality nourishment.
Learning Spaces
Comfortable and inspiring areas to encourage enriching learning
White Horse House includes rooms specifically designed for calm and holistic learning, encapsulating the joy and curiosity of meaningful education.
Communal Spaces
Comfortable spaces to spend quality time together
With relationship building at the heart of what we provide, spaces that encourage positive and comfortable daily connections.
Cosy Environments
We have a focus on comfort, security and wellbeing at the heart of our home
Every space in our home is designed with contentment in mind, so each child feels safe, happy and at home.
Comfortable Rooms
Ensuring every child feels at home
Every one of our accommodation rooms is carefully designed to guarantee every child feels that it is a space they can call their own.
Excellent Facilities
The space, storage and environment every child needs to feel safe and secure
With expertly designed room layout and features, every room has the storage space, bedding layout and environment to make every child feel safe and secure.
Our Ethos
At White Horse House we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing and caring home where they can build genuine, purposeful relationships with adults who offer support, advice and encouragement. We aim to feel as close to an ordinary family home as possible, and we treat each child as a unique individual who is valued, trusted and given every chance to grow.
We provide structure through daily routines, shared activities and one-to-one time with a key worker, and we encourage children to lead healthy, active lives. Positive behaviour is celebrated, and when things are difficult we focus on understanding and restorative approaches rather than simply imposing sanctions. Guided by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, we hold high expectations and an unshakeable belief in every child’s potential and worth.
Location & Local Amenities
White Horse House is set in a peaceful village in rural Kent, surrounded by open countryside yet within easy reach of local towns, amenities and the Kent coast.
Getting around — Staff have use of a vehicle for outings, activities and appointments, with good road links to the surrounding towns and direct rail connections to London from nearby stations.
Health — GP surgeries, pharmacies, dentists and a hospital with A&E are all within a short drive.
Education — At the point of referral we work with the placing authority to find the most suitable education for each child, drawing on links with mainstream and special schools across the area.
Things to do — From country walks and woodland to the nearby Kent coast, parks and clubs in the surrounding towns, there’s plenty for children to enjoy — helping them feel part of their community and build confidence.
Care & Safeguarding
The welfare of every child is our paramount concern, and it guides everything we do. Each child has an individual plan, rigorous risk assessments and a safeguarding plan, and we take a multi-agency approach — working closely with placing authorities, the LADO and other professionals to keep children safe.
All of our staff are recruited under safer recruitment guidelines, including enhanced DBS checks, and every team member is trained in safeguarding — refreshed at least annually — and in Team Teach de-escalation and physical intervention skills. Children are always listened to and involved in the decisions that affect them, and can raise any concern with their key worker, the Registered Manager, an advocate or their social worker.
What Ofsted Said
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted
“Children are happy living in the home and have wonderful relationships with the staff who care for them.”
“Children make exceptional progress in all areas of their lives, particularly in their emotional well-being.”
“Staff embrace the uniqueness of each child. They understand, respect and celebrate their individuality.”
— Ofsted inspection, 2025
What people say about White Horse House
“White Horse House create a warm and welcoming home, get to know their children individually, and advocate for them.”
— Social Worker, Kent County Council
“A high-quality residential care service which is child-centred, consistent and well-managed. The team demonstrates strong safeguarding practice, effective partnership working, and a genuine commitment to enriching children’s experiences and promoting their stability and progress.”
— Social Worker, Disabled Children’s Team
“They communicate regularly about how our daughter’s day has been, and let us know of any worries — always ready to clarify, or to seek help and suggestions on how best to support her.”
— Parent of a young person at White Horse House
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Get in touch
Get in touch with Jayne’s Homes to find out more about our residential children’s homes, our approach to holistic childcare, or to discuss a placement enquiry. You can call us on 01304 351557.
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