Website announcement – acquisition of Bryn Melyn Care

Outcomes First Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Bryn Melyn Care from its founder Brendan McNutt and 3 minor shareholders.on 6th October 2020.

Bryn Melyn Care (BMC) is a leading provider of therapeutic residential care, independent education, and integrated clinical services for children and young people with multiple and complex needs.

Established in 1985, BMC delivers a portfolio of specialist services, for young people aged 7-18, from crisis and assessment placements, through to long-term placements and preparation for independent living.

This acquisition extends Outcomes First Group’s portfolio by 27 specialist residential care homes; 1 independent day school, KS2-KS5 boys and girls; 1 specialist home for those with learning disabilities, autism and associated behavioural needs; and 2 specialist residential schools.

Outcomes First Group – the UK’s leading children’s service provider – provide individually tailored support plans for each child and young person in their care across the country, thus creating a safe and nurturing environment in which these individuals can learn, grow and succeed.

Richard Power, Managing Director for Outcomes First Group Education and Residential division added, “I am delighted to welcome the Bryn Melyn Carer team into our Group. Their excellent reputation and their approach fits very well with our own proposition and vision of building incredible futures for vulnerable children and young adults in the UK by empowering them to be happy and make their way in the world. Throughout our journey, we have joined forces with many established specialist schools and residential care homes; Bryn Melyn is a particularly exciting addition to our Outcomes First Group family.”

Bob Yetzes, CEO of BMC commented: ”We are very pleased to be joining Outcomes First Group, an organisation whose values and vision mirrors our own. Together we will make an even greater difference to the lives of the vulnerable children we educate and care for.”.

BMC homes and school will continue to operate under their existing Ofsted registrations.