About ACAD

Mission Statement – "Using innovation and flexibility to offer specialist care and development to children and young people".

Applied Care and Development (ACAD) is a refreshingly innovative organisation specialising in delivering bespoke care and support to young people and their families.

ACAD is an award winning company, based in Scotland, which strives to provide the best level of service to young people and children during complex times of their lives.

The organisation was established in 2001 by Cath Atkin, Managing Director who has an extensive social care background and holds her DipSW. Cath is actively involved in all aspects of the organisation on a day to day basis and is personally committed to the development of the young people placed with ACAD, the staff and the services provided.

ACAD have adopted a pedagogical approach to care and education, striving to combine both to provide a holistic solution to the needs of young people. ACAD also provide for all of the training requirements of ACAD staff and is an SQA accredited centre recognised to deliver SVQ and HNC.

The National Care Standards and company policies are inherent in our approach to our work with young people, and our staff induction sees the introduction of this framework and underpinning principles. Staff are provided with extensive training opportunities and are actively encouraged to embrace personal development.

ACAD is registered with the Care Commission.

ACAD Education is registered as an Independent School and is an approved SQA centre.

ACAD are recognised as Investors in People.