Our Philosophy of Care


All aspects of Cholmondeley’s service are underpinned by a philosophy of care based on the rights of children. We believe in the mana and rich potential of every child, and centre our care and education on helping them to develop their own strengths.

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At Cholmondeley we believe... Philosophy of Care in a Child's Voice

Children have the right to be unconditionally respected by adults

Children have the right to feel safe and be free of violence

Children have the right to have their physical, emotional, social, intellectual, cultural and spiritual needs met

Children have the right to experience positive and secure attachments

Children have the right to have fun

Children have the right to experience opportunities for success

Children have the right to expect adults to notice their strengths and to support them to further develop these

Children thrive in relationships where they are valued

Children thrive in warm, stimulating, nurturing and developmentally appropriate environments, and are capable of making choices and decisions about things that affect them

The child knows what works for him or her and has the right to expect the adults to acknowledge and build on this

Children have the right to make mistakes without fear 

Children have the right to have their voices listened to

Children have the right to ask for help and for advocacy

Children have a right to expect their whole community and society to take responsibility for their safety and wellbeing