Welcome to The Oval - St Helens

Residential Family Centre

Est. 2020 - Supporting families with care, clarity and purpose.

Make yourself at home

What to expect from your stay at The Oval

Understand. Support. Evidence. Empower

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Every parent deserves a fair chance.

We offer placements for mums, dads, and families with one or more children - providing a safe, supportive space where parenting can be understood, tested, and strengthened. Our goal is to help families move forward with clarity, confidence, and the right support - whatever the outcome.

Help us shape the future of care

At The Oval, we do more than assess parenting - we create space for change, growth, and better decisions for children.

We’re looking for compassionate professionals who bring empathy, curiosity, and commitment to their work with families. If you believe in high standards, reflective practice, and making a real difference - we’d love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping a safer, stronger future for children and families.

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Testimonials

Our memory book is brimming with photos and stories from the families we’ve supported - and so many kind testimonials. Here are just a few…

  • To all the staff at The Oval, I am really thankful for all the support you gave to me, M and A.

    M and A have thrived here.

    M now says more words, and he is calmer. A is bum shuffling and is trying to walk independently.

    Thank you for helping me to learn new skills such as cooking and managing routines. I wouldn’t be in the position I am without you so thank you for giving me a second chance.

    Shout out to Susan my Keyworker for all of my parenting sessions this gave me inspiration to help me to keep fighting.

  • To all the staff at The Oval.

    I just like to say a massive thank you for all the support you have given me.

    I can’t believe it has come to the end of my assessment. It feels like I only came yesterday! Me & L have created so many memories that we will never forget.
    This has been a fantastic and emotional journey that we have been on here.

    Thank you for always seeing the best in me and encouraging me when I needed it most.

    You have inspired me to reach my potential, and for that, I am forever thankful.

    Lots of love, M & L.

  • To all staff at The Oval, I am SO grateful.

    For all the support you have given me and for the kindness you have showed me when I first arrrived.

    I am so grateful for all you have done for me S & R. I wouldn’t be where I am now without you. I’m only going home with my babies because of you all. I will never forgot what you have done for me, S & R.

    Love you all,

    Mum, S & R.

  • We are very grateful for all your good advice & support we have been given as a family. We have really enjoyed our time at The Oval and we’ve had a very god experience.

    We have learnt so much being in The Oval. All staff have been brilliant!

    P has come so far since being at The Oval. We will send lots of photos!

    P will miss you all and we will too!

    We appreciate you all and all your hard work x