Trauma-informed transitions for children who need additional support when travelling.
I fully understand what to expect of my transport and I am treated with dignity, compassion, sensitivity and respect. Someone I know and trust comes with me.The Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024: Standard 14
Company number is a public register entry, not a care inspection grade. ScotSafe is a transport provider, not a registered care service — there is no separate care regulator registration to display.
The Children (Care and Justice) (Scotland) Act 2024 is aimed at enhancing protections and support for children in Scotland, ensuring they are treated fairly. ScotSafe are committed to upholding the secure care standards and delivering an honourable service to the children in our care.
We are committed to ensuring that every journey is conducted with compassion and understanding, addressing the unique needs of everyone. Our team is trained to provide the best therapeutic care possible, minimising further distress and promoting a sense of safety and comfort during transit.
Understanding the critical importance of risk management, we work in close partnership with referring agencies to ensure each journey is not only safe but also successful.
We provide customised and flexible services, meticulously designed to address the unique needs of each child involved. Our tailored approach ensures that every journey is managed with the utmost care and attention, catering specifically to the individual requirements of those we support.
We offer a wide range of journey options, whether they are long, short, or anything in between. Given our extensive experience in the residential and secure care sector, we understand that an out-of-hours service may be necessary. For a quicker response, please use the provided phone number.
Our professional approach involves providing support to individuals with a 3:1 ratio. This means two staff members will assist the individual while one manages the vehicle.
If we determine that the safety of individuals is at risk, ScotSafe will discuss the need for additional staff support with the referring agency.
Eight years directly supporting children in residential care, including managing multiple children's homes as a care manager. Most recently a management position within secure care.
Over six years of experience working in secure care settings. Joined ScotSafe at its launch in September 2025.
A passionate and experienced care worker who has worked in secure care for many years. Joined at launch in September 2025.
For a quicker response, particularly out of hours, please use the phone number.
Call us and we will tell you honestly. We offer an out-of-hours service because we know placements do not break down conveniently between nine and five. For anything urgent, always phone rather than using the form.
Three members of staff to one young person. Two staff support the young person directly while the third manages the vehicle. If we determine that safety is at risk, we discuss the need for additional staff support with the referring agency before the journey.
Our approach is trauma based, early intervention and de-escalation. Physical restraint is our last resort.
Yes. Cross-border journeys between Scotland and England are part of our normal service, in both directions.
The booking form covers it: the young person's needs, communication preferences, legal status, local authority, journey details, and any risks with detail. Attach the risk assessment and letter of appointment if you have them. If it is easier, phone and we will take it all verbally.
A 7-seater Discovery Sport equipped with tinted windows, so young people travel to their destination in comfort and with dignity.