Skybound Therapies

29/08/2026

Today, a young person we support was absolutely mesmerised, peering over the fence to watch Stuart from SRM Fencing in action.
There’s something powerful about watching a skilled tradesperson at work, and we could practically see the gears turning as he watched the post driver do its thing.
Watching him take it all in reminds us that opportunity and inspiration are all around us. We aren’t just building fences; we’re fostering curiosity and paving the way for limitless futures. Seeing that spark of interest makes it all worthwhile. ✨
We have to give a huge shout out to Stuart at S.R.M Fencing. Not only is he busy securing our site and doing all our fencing, but he also creates these little moments of learning. We truly appreciate the hard work, the incredible skill, and the positive impact you have when you're here. Thank you, Stuart! 👏🚧

28/08/2026

At Skybound Therapies, we know that when a child is taught communication skills to gain access to as much choice in their environment as they can, they aren't just participating; they are thriving. By placing voice, choice, and control at the centre of every session, we move away from "directing" the therapy journey and toward partnering with the child. When children are truly heard and understood, they aren't just meeting goals—they are building a life that feels authentic to them. 🩵

27/08/2026

It feels like just yesterday we opened the doors to Plas Seren, but incredibly, we are now celebrating almost six months of this journey! 🏡✨
When we started, our mission was simple yet ambitious: to create a dedicated, safe haven for children with complex needs—a place where they could feel truly at home, build essential life skills, and stay connected to their communities. And seeing where we are today? It’s nothing short of inspiring.
From the first settling-in sessions to celebrating those "firsts"—whether it’s learning a new communication tool, mastering a daily living skill, or simply feeling safe and comfortable in a new environment—we’ve witnessed so much growth, resilience, and pure joy.
But today, we want to shine a light on the heart of Plas Seren: our incredible team.
To the staff who show up every single day with patience, adaptability, and unwavering compassion: THANK YOU. You are the reason this home is a haven. You don’t just "do the job"—you build relationships, you create opportunities for independence, and you teach functional skills that truly change lives. You make the "hard stuff" look manageable because you care so deeply about the young people we support.
This isn’t just a residential home. It’s a community. It’s a place where children feel seen, understood, and supported to be their best selves.
We’re so proud of the progress made over these first six months, and we are just getting started. Here’s to the moments of belonging, the development of confidence, and the bright future ahead.
Thank you for being part of our story. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings! ❤️🌟

22/08/2026

It’s the little things that bring the big feels.

Early this morning I was walking to check some of the animals, when I came across a young man from our onsite children’s residential respite service, sat peacefully under a tree with two team members just enjoying the morning sunshine.
I turned a corner and one of the adults we support in our community care service was there - with only 1 staff member (huge achievement) - smiling away.
And round the next bend was Dan (who inspired this all), with his personal assistant, feeding the goats.
Then a text pings in from a parent, with a photo of her young man, with one of our new team members, to tell me how their day was going.
I get back to my desk (yes today is an office catch up day for me) and the quality assurance surveys, that were sent out late afternoon yesterday, have started coming in from professionals and parents and that was enough for the happy tears to flow!
Here on a farm, in the far west of Wales, we are combining science with care delivered by the most incredibly compassionate and resilient team, for some of the most vulnerable and challenging individuals who really do deserve the very best.

17/08/2026

CAN WE GET SOME APPLAUSE FOR THIS?! 👏🎉
A successful trip to the hairdresser might seem like an everyday event, but for some of the young people we support, it can represent a HUGE achievement. 💙
Haircuts can bring sensory challenges, unfamiliar sounds and sensations, waiting, transitions and lots of uncertainty. So when we see a young person feeling safe, comfortable and proud in the hairdresser’s chair, we know just how much work has gone into getting there.
But there’s another really important part of this story too… community connections. 🌍❤️
At Skybound, we want to help build a wider community around the people we support — a network of people who know them, understand them and are willing to make those small adaptations that can make everyday experiences possible.
That might be a hairdresser who understands that an appointment needs to look a little different. 💇‍♂️ A dentist who is happy to build familiarity over several visits. 🦷 A local café that gets to know someone's usual order. A shopkeeper who recognises a familiar face. Or people within our local community who simply take the time to understand.
These relationships matter.
They create opportunities for belonging, independence and genuine community participation — and they help build a world around the people we support that is bigger than Skybound.
Today, a HUGE thank you goes to Emma Luke who absolutely brought her A-game. 👏 Her patience, adaptability and gentleness made all the difference.
This isn't just about getting a haircut.
It's about building confidence, developing relationships and creating a community of people who say, “We can make this work for you.” 💙
And that's something worth celebrating! 🚀✨

16/08/2026

A home away from home 💙
Sometimes, the best moments are the simplest ones—just relaxing in a comfy chair and feeling completely at ease.
At our children’s residential service, we want every young person to feel safe, comfortable and truly at home while enjoying their respite stay. 🏡✨

15/08/2026

Pure summer magic in the Plas Seren garden! 🌊🌿
Swing high, splash big, take a peaceful stroll, repeat. 💦☀️
These moments might look simple, but behind every photo is so much hard work.
For some of the young people we support, transitioning from one place or activity to another can be a significant challenge. Moving from indoors to the garden, leaving a preferred activity, trying something new, or simply accepting that the next part of the day is going to look different can take time, trust and lots of carefully planned support.
Our team have worked hard on building those skills gradually — creating predictable routines, using individualised communication and visual supports, reinforcing successful transitions, building familiarity with new spaces and activities, and, most importantly, moving at each young person’s own pace.
Sometimes progress starts with simply standing at the door. Then perhaps stepping outside for a few seconds. Over time, those small steps can become a walk around the garden, a turn on the swing, splashing in the water or independently choosing to spend time outdoors.
That’s why these photos mean so much more to us than three young people enjoying a sunny day. ❤️
They represent countless small successes, consistency from the team, growing trust and confidence, and young people becoming increasingly comfortable exploring and enjoying their environment.
Every laugh, every splash, every swing and every step outdoors is something worth celebrating. 🌿💙
Because sometimes the biggest achievements are hidden within the most ordinary-looking moments. ☀️
I can also make it slightly more emotional and powerful, focusing on how much progress each young person has made to reach these moments.

14/08/2026

Upgraded from the stye to the farm life! 🐖✨ Our three "not-so-little" piggies have officially moved on up to the Care Farm! From small snoots to serious farm royalty, these three are loving every single inch of their new space. Living their absolute best hog life! 🚀🌾

12/08/2026

When your role includes…..

🤗 helping people have their best lives,
👩‍🎓 50% Masters funding,
💷 clear salary progression,
🐹 cuddling cute animals

…….then you have every reason to smile! 😊

Be like Hannah! Email us and find out how we can help you achieve your career goals whilst you help the amazing people we support and get to be surrounded by animals too.

[email protected]

01/08/2026

Our latest amazing team members have now all settled in and are growing their skills and expertise well, so we are ready to grow our residential team again. We have purposely been increasing our team slowly since opening in April. Are you looking for a new challenge with career development opportunities? Our next intake of amazing people is now open - come join us!

Apply directly now: https://forms.gle/roFp8KXqBBZbFi8c9

Skybound Therapies provide Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) services to families and local authorities across Wales and the UK.