Supporting children to thrive
We provide safe, caring homes and specialist education for children and young people from across Scotland who have experienced significant trauma and adversity.
Our holistic approach brings together residential care, therapeutic education, and specialist support so every child can feel safe, build confidence, and reach their potential.
Safe, nurturing homes
Specialist education tailored to each child
Integrated therapeutic support
Our services
Residential care
Homely, nurturing environments for children aged 5–18, where they can feel safe, valued and supported. Our care teams use PACE approaches and trauma-informed practice to help children heal, develop trusting relationships, and grow in confidence.
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Specialist education
A personalised and flexible curriculum designed around each child’s needs. Small class sizes and embedded therapeutic support help pupils re-engage with learning, experience success and work towards meaningful qualifications.
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Therapeutic support
Our multi-disciplinary team delivers specialist assessments, interventions and therapies tailored to each child. Therapeutic insight informs care and education, ensuring consistent, joined-up support.
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Outdoor learning
Adventure, play and connection with nature support physical wellbeing, emotional regulation and confidence. Outdoor learning is an integral part of how children explore, learn and thrive at Seamab.
How we work
Integrated approach
Our care, education, and therapy teams work closely together. Regular multi-disciplinary meetings ensure each child’s plan is reviewed holistically and adapted as their needs change.
Relational approach
We believe positive, consistent relationships with caring adults are fundamental to recovery, learning and development.
Trauma-informed practice
We understand how trauma affects children and we shape our environments, routines and responses to support regulation, safety and emotional wellbeing.
Who we support
We support children and young people aged 5–18 from across Scotland who:
Have experienced significant trauma or adversity
Need more intensive support than mainstream services can provide
Benefit from our integrated care, education and therapeutic approach
Cannot currently live at home
Integrated care, education and therapy
Our care, education and therapy teams work seamlessly together to provide coordinated support across all areas of a child’s life.
This means
Care teams understand educational goals
Teachers are supported by therapists
Therapeutic insights inform care approaches
Everyone working towards common goals
Our commitment to The Promise
We are committed to delivering The Promise — Scotland’s commitment to care-experienced children and young people.
Our newest service near Linlithgow enables young people to stay with us until age 18, and beyond where appropriate. By limiting transitions, we provide stability, felt safety and space for young people to consider positive pathways into further education, training or employment.
"Scotland must limit the number of transitions for children."
— The Promise, 2020
Lucy’s story
Lucy joined Seamab at the age of 15 after experiencing several changes in her care and education. Since arriving, she has re-engaged with learning, built positive relationships, and discovered new interests and confidence.
She is currently working towards national qualifications, enjoys debating with her classmates, and takes part in a wide range of activities including mountain biking, swimming, and football. Lucy is also a member of a national youth panel, helping to shape funding decisions that benefit other young people.
“If I could describe how Seamab makes me feel, I would say it really has made me feel free. I feel loved and looked after, and that makes me calm and happy.”
Lucy
Ready to Make a Referral?
We’re always happy to discuss potential referrals and whether Seamab may be the right fit for a young person.