Safe & Nurturing
A stable home where young people feel protected, respected and cared for.
A nurturing children's home in Leeds
A safe place togrow, belongand thrive.
May Meadows is a warm and nurturing home where young people aged 11–17 years can feel safe, valued and listened to, with support shaped around who they are and what matters to them.
- Nurturing Care
- Trusted Relationships
- Brighter Futures
Welcome to May Meadows
More than somewhere to stay.
Somewhere to belong.
May Meadows is a nurturing children's home in Leeds, West Yorkshirefor young people aged 11–17 years. Every young person is welcomed as an individual, with their own experiences, strengths, wishes and hopes for the future.
We offer a stable, nurturing home where trusted adults, everyday routines and genuine relationships help young people feel secure enough to grow in confidence and look ahead.
Our Values
The heart of how we care
Four simple commitments shape everyday life at May Meadows — in the big moments and the small ones.
Relationships Matter
Consistent adults build trust through patience, reliability and genuine relationships.
Individual to Every Child
Support is shaped around the individual rather than expecting a young person to fit around a service.
Growing for the Future
We help young people develop confidence, independence, skills and aspirations for their future.
Our Approach
Support shaped around each child.
No two young people are the same, so the support they receive shouldn't be either. Everything we do starts with the individual — their needs, their strengths and their hopes for the future.
We work collaboratively with families, social workers and other professionals so that every young person experiences consistent, joined-up support across all areas of their life.
- Relationship-based practice
- Trauma-informed care
- Safety and emotional wellbeing
- Education and growing independence
- Identity, belonging and voice
- Partnership with families and professionals
Life at May Meadows
A home where everyday moments matter.
Ordinary family rhythms sit alongside new experiences, encouragement and room to grow.
- Shared meals
- Personal spaces
- Hobbies
- Celebrations
- Learning
- Community time
- Life skills
- Having a say
Young people are encouraged to personalise their own space, pursue the things they love, spend time in their community and have a real say in the decisions that affect them — with patient, consistent adults alongside them.
Our Home
A real family home.
May Meadows is, first and foremost, a place to live. Every space is intended to feel comfortable, safe and personal, so that young people can settle, relax and make it their own.
For Young People
Your home. Your voice.
You deserve to know what living here could be like, who will support you and how your views will shape everyday life. Your questions and choices matter.
Our People
People you can trust.
May Meadows is led by a committed management team focused on safe, thoughtful and child-centred care.
Megan Leonard
Director
Steven Leonard
Director
Jude Onorihewe
Responsible Individual
Sobechukwu Samuel Nweke
Registered Manager
Looking for the right home for a young person?
If you're a professional looking for a safe, nurturing placement, we'd be glad to start with a simple conversation.