Supported Accommodation for Young People Aged 16 to 18
Dunborne provides safe, nurturing supported accommodation for young people aged 16 to 18 who are in the care of the Local Authority.
Welcome to Dunborne
Based in Devon
With homes in Exmouth and Paignton, our experienced team provides 24/7 support that helps young people feel safe, build confidence and prepare for independent adult life.
About Us
Find out more about our approach to supported accommodation
Our Homes
Safe, welcoming homes in Exmouth & Paignton
Our Support
Personalised Support that builds confidence for life
For Professionals
Information for Local Authority professionals
Supported Accommodation in Exmouth and Paignton
Helping Young People Build Independent Futures
Every young person deserves more than a place to stay. They deserve a home where they feel safe, listened to and able to grow.
At Dunborne, we provide high-quality supported accommodation for young people who may be leaving care, moving on from foster care, recovering from adversity or needing the right environment to take their next step.
Our work is calm, consistent and relationship-led. We take time to understand each young person as an individual, then build support around their needs, strengths and goals.
What we believe
Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive
Our role is not only to provide accommodation. It is to help young people recognise what they are capable of and develop the skills, confidence and self-belief they need for adult life.
Our work is shaped by four core principles:
Safety
Homes where young people feel physically and emotionally secure.
Independence
Practical skills that prepare young people for life beyond supported accommodation.
Opportunity
Encouragement to access education, training, employment and wider life experiences.
Relationships
Positive, genuine relationships that help young people build confidence and feel valued.
Living at Dunborne in Exmouth had a really positive impact on my mental health and helped me build the independence and confidence I needed for adult life.
The staff treated us with respect and understanding, encouraged us to make our own choices, and supported us while helping us become more capable in everyday life.
Young Person, aged 17
Placed with Dunborne in 2025
our homes
Safe Homes in Exmouth and Paignton
Dunborne currently provides two warm, family-style supported homes in Devon, one in Exmouth and one in Paignton.
Both homes offer a calm, nurturing environment with a deliberately low number of young people, enabling highly personalised support and the development of trusted, meaningful relationships
PERSONALISED SUPPORT
Personalised Support for Each Young Person
Every young person arrives with a different story. Some need practical help with cooking, budgeting and future tenancy skills. Others need encouragement to return to education, build positive routines or improve emotional wellbeing.
We work at the young person’s pace, helping them take small, steady steps towards a more independent future.
Support can include
recognition
Ofsted
Dunborne has achieved the highest Ofsted rating available.
This reflects the care, consistency and commitment our team brings to supporting young people every day.
The staff treated us with respect and understanding, encouraged us to make our own choices, and supported us while helping us become more capable in everyday life.
Young Person, aged 17
Placed with Dunborne in 2025