NAE Residential is committed to offering an exceptional standard of care for children in need, fostering resilience and personal growth within a supportive environment. Our children’s care home is designed to cater to the individual needs of each child, providing a comprehensive range of services that promote emotional and psychological well-being. With a focus on tailored care and ongoing support, we aim to empower children to embrace their potential and flourish in their development.
Establishing core values is vital for creating a guiding framework that shapes behaviour, informs decision-making, and defines the identity of individuals and organisations. Core values provide a sense of purpose, promote consistency, and lay the foundation for long-term success.
In our residential home, our team strive to nurture young people through promoting emotional and psychological well-being, helping them discover their strengths and build trusting relationships with their peers in a safe and caring environment. Our professional colleagues foster warm, compassionate connections, providing safety and comfort which reinforces the message that every young person is valued and can depend on us.
We hope to inspire the children of the future to achieve their dreams by supporting them in setting personal goals. Our staff will work with each child to pursue their interests and build aspirations for the future. We work to encourage and motivate our children to be fearless in thinking big and dreaming big, fostering a culture of resilience and determination that empowers them to overcome obstacles and embrace new opportunities.
We recognise the individuality of each young person, and our collaborative approach ensures they receive personalised care, education, and support to thrive. Our teams work together to understand and meet their unique needs, enabling each young person to develop life skills, and discover their own potential and leave our care as confident individuals equipped with the skills and knowledge to achieve their long-term aspirations.
‘At NAE Residential, our mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children. We focus on their well-being and potential through therapeutic compassionate care and individualised support. Our goal is to protect as many children as possible and set the standard for excellency in our industry’.
‘Nurturing dreams and building futures one child’s journey at a time.’
At NAE Residential, we are deeply aware of how trauma can affect children’s lives and their overall health.
We believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing space where they can heal and flourish.
Our commitment to trauma-informed therapeutic parenting is at the heart of our approach, as we strive to empower children to overcome their past and build a hopeful future.
Muneer brings over a decade of leadership experience, overseeing business operations, financial planning, and long-term strategy at NAE Residential. As Business Director, he ensures the organisation runs efficiently and sustainably balancing high-quality care with sound business principles that allow NAE to grow with stability and purpose.
His professional background spans operations management, team leadership, and business development, giving him the insight needed to maintain strong systems and processes across the organisation. Muneer’s structured and analytical approach ensures that NAE’s homes are well-resourced, financially secure, and compliant with all regulatory and contractual obligations.
Raised in Birmingham, Muneer has always valued community and opportunity. His personal journey from small local ventures to business ownership has shaped his commitment to giving back helping to create pathways for both young people and staff to develop and succeed. He believes that every great organisation is built on integrity, consistency, and compassion values that underpin NAE Residential’s culture and long-term success.
Shayne has been a Director for over six years, successfully leading teams across sectors. As Property Director, he oversees the design, safety, and ongoing maintenance of NAE’s homes ensuring every environment is safe, welcoming, and purpose-built for therapeutic living.
His background in construction and compliance gives him an in-depth understanding of regulatory standards, health and safety requirements, and the importance of creating calm, nurturing spaces where children can settle and thrive. Shayne is highly involved in the operational running of the homes, ensuring every detail from environment to staffing meets NAE’s high expectations.
Growing up in Acocks Green, Shayne saw first-hand the impact that strong role models can have on young people’s lives. This experience shaped his belief that care should go beyond compliance and into creating real opportunities for growth. His vision for NAE Residential is simple: safe, stable homes that feel like family, where children are supported to heal, learn, and look forward to their futures with confidence.
Zaynah holds a BA (Hons) and MSc in Psychology and leads the clinical and therapeutic direction of NAE Residential. With specialist knowledge in trauma, attachment and child development, she ensures each young person’s care is guided by psychological insight and evidence-based practice.
Her work focuses on embedding trauma-informed approaches across the organisation, supporting teams through reflective practice, clinical guidance and emotionally intelligent leadership. Zaynah is recognised for her calm, compassionate approach and her ability to translate complex clinical principles into practical, child-centred care.
Alongside Maxine, Zaynah is developing NAE’s own therapeutic care model rooted in the foundations of PACE but tailored specifically to NAE’s values, culture and approach. This model strengthens consistency across the home, enhances emotional safety and provides staff with a clear framework for responding to trauma in a nurturing, structured way.
With a strong commitment to education, clinical integrity and reflective supervision, Zaynah ensures that therapeutic thinking remains at the heart of everyday practice. Her leadership helps create environments where young people feel safe, understood and supported to grow, heal and thrive.
Maxine is a registered and accredited Social Worker with over 25 year’s experience supporting children and families. She has worked extensively across the sector, safeguarding, and protecting vulnerable children from multiple professional perspectives, while demonstrating the same passion and dedication in her personal life.
Alongside her social work practice, Maxine leads AboutFace Training, delivering nationally recognised training on racism, identity, and difference. She is known for her honest, reflective, courageous leadership, and for supporting teams to develop emotionally intelligent, trauma-informed practice.
Maxine’s combined professional and personal experience makes her highly skilled in overseeing referrals and placement decisions. She brings strong judgement, careful matching and a clear focus on long-term stability and the individual needs of each child.
As Responsible Individual, Maxine provides robust oversight, ethical leadership, and an unwavering commitment to ensuring NAE Residential maintains safe, nurturing and therapeutic homes where children feel understood, valued and able to thrive.
