Contractor, Stepnell, has completed construction of The Forge – a new, purpose-built, £6m residential care home for children located in Nuneaton, Warwickshire.

Designed by IDP Group for Miller Prestige Homes, the facility was completed in 52 weeks and had sustainability as a key driver, utilising carefully-selected materials including timber cladding and zinc.

The construction encompasses four standalone residential care buildings, community facilities, and external landscaping works, including 21 parking spaces.

The external spaces also have sensory and nature areas for residents to grow plants and to encourage wildlife.

And the facility was designed to meet the Sanctuary Model, which facilitates learning and develops personal, social health, and wellbeing in vulnerable children.

Adrian Barnes, regional director at Stepnell, said: “The Forge therapeutic community home is a significant development for the area and through applying our extensive care sector expertise and collaborative ethos, the team was able to deliver the best value and quality over the course of the scheme.

“This not only extended to the quality of the construction, but also in the way we collaborated with both the community and environment through careful planning and communication with Forge Care and local suppliers.”

Each of the buildings at The Forge includes a welcome space, main lounge and kitchen, as well as quiet and activity spaces, with five en-suite bedrooms on the first floor.

Gavin Miller, director at Forge Care, said: “The facility will provide a safe and secure environment for children who are experiencing emotional and behavioural disorders or recovering from trauma, providing them with opportunities to develop greater self awareness, social responsibility, and leadership.”