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Who we are

Our team of highly skilled practitioners, encompassing care, education and therapy, supports our children to find their confidence, explore their world and imagine their future. Love and care are at the root of everything we do; pride and ambition drive us to always do better.

We are playful, approaching each day with joy. A tenacious spirit runs through everything we do.

Our team

At Seamab, our staff are highly skilled and experienced individuals committed to improving the lives of children and young people. Teams across care, education and therapy work closely together, meeting regularly to ensure each child receives holistic, co-ordinated support.

All staff at Seamab receive ongoing, in-depth training in trauma-informed practice, PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy) approaches and specialist therapeutic interventions. We foster a culture of reflective practice, professional courage and a shared understanding of children's developmental needs.

Our Patron

Gerard Eadie CBE

Gerard is Executive Chairman of leading home improvements company CR Smith. Having left school at 16 to become an apprentice glazier, he forged a career for himself and built his own business.

Today, CR Smith employs more than 350 people across manufacturing, sales, marketing and customer service and is recognised as the leading brand in Scotland for windows, doors and conservatories.

Gerard believes that young people, whatever their background, should be given every chance to realise their potential.

He has been a director at Business in the Community, the figurehead for the Airborne Initiative and the Chairman of The Prince’s Trust in Scotland. In 2011 he set up his own initiative, Hand Picked, an employer sponsorship programme that supports young people into work. In 2012 he founded The Shoot Charitable Trust which has been one of the main donors for the new school at Seamab.

“Seamab is a small charity, with a great sense of purpose. The commitment shown by the team is vast. I am very pleased to be invited to be Patron and will do all I can to support the charity to continue to achieve its noble aims and ambitions.”

Gerard Eadie CBE

Board of Trustees

Our trustees bring expertise in education, social care, business and finance to govern Seamab effectively.

Brendan Corkery

Chair

Chartered accountant and business owner, Brendan supports strategic development and governance at Seamab.

Andrew Chalmers

Trustee

Managing Partner at Davidson Chalmers Stewart LLP; advises on property and commercial matters.

Derek Young

Trustee

Former Senior Educational Psychologist with hands-on care and education experience.

Melanie Durowse

Trustee

Social Work lecturer with extensive child protection and practice expertise.

Val McKay

Trustee

Experienced teacher and school leader, specialising in pupil support and inclusion.

Kevin Eadie

Trustee

Kevin Eadie has built a career spanning morethan 25 years across a broad range of engineering and technical roles withinthe construction and infrastructure sector.

Maggie Durning

Trustee

Maggie began her residential child care career in 1981 and since then she has worked in a rangeof childcare settings. She is committed to providing quality care for young people. 

Bob Cook

Vice Chair

Experienced education leader and consultant, Bob brings expertise in school management and improvement.

Leadership team

Our leadership team guides Seamab with vision, experience and a commitment to trauma-informed practice.

Stuart Provan

Chief Executive

Stuart has led Seamab since 2020, bringing extensive experience in residential childcare and a passion for trauma-informed education. He oversaw the new school project and champions staff and children’s voices in all decisions.

Claire Masterson

Head of Education

Claire has nearly 30 years of teaching and leadership experience. She focuses on personalised, trauma-informed learning pathways and building trusting, child-led educational environments.

Robbie Henderson

Head of care

Robbie has worked in residential childcare since 2009. He leads care teams with a trauma-informed approach, supporting safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive.

Departments

Our care teams

Our residential care teams create homely, supportive environments where children feel safe, loved and ready to engage with learning and activities. All staff are trained in therapeutic care and PACE approaches.

    Skilled and experienced: Staff receive ongoing professional development.

  • Collaborative: Work closely with education and therapy teams to provide holistic care.

    • Child-centred: Focus on emotional safety, routine and relationship building.

Our education team

Teachers and education staff deliver personalised learning that balances academic progress with emotional wellbeing. Small classes, flexible pathways, and trauma-informed practice help every pupil to re-engage and succeed.

    Personalised support: Individual learning plans tailored to each pupil.

  • Therapeutic integration: Teachers collaborate with therapists and care teams.

    • Outcome focused: Planning, tracking and attainment systems ensure progress.

Our therapy team

Our multi-disciplinary therapy team provides specialist support for emotional, social and developmental needs:

    Educational Psychologist: Assessment and consultation to support learning and wellbeing.

    Play Therapist: Uses play to help children express feelings and process experiences.

    Speech and Language Therapist: Supports communication and language development.

    Theraplay Practitioner: Themed group work designed to support relationships and shared experiences.

The therapy team works closely with care and education staff to ensure a holistic, trauma-informed approach for every child.

Join our team

Seamab is always looking for passionate, skilled people to join our care, education and therapy teams. Work in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can make a real difference.

For informal enquiries, contact us on 01577 840307 or email info@seamab.org.uk