Lindsay Rachubka
Founder and Ofsted Registered Manager
In her role as a social worker for Greater Manchester for more than 14 years, Lindsay was acutely aware of the differing levels of support provided to looked after children by the variety of supported accommodation providers throughout the north west.
Tired of being disappointed with the places children were placed, Lindsay saw the need for a service which would provide safe and outstanding support to looked after children and so Cottongrass Homes Limited was born.
Lauren Poole
Founder and Ofsted Nominated Individual
Lauren, who trained and qualified as a solicitor at a top tier law firm after university, always wanted more than the corporate sector.
Her positions as safeguarding governor at a primary school and charity volunteer began her journey into understanding the lives of looked after children and her position as founder and Nominated Individual at Cottongrass Homes Limited cements her intention to provide a safe and supportive space for children in the care system.
Abbie Stewart
Safeguarding Lead
Abbie has been a teacher for over 20 years and is dedicated to the development, support and safeguarding of all children. As such, she was an obvious choice for our Safeguarding Lead, a role which requires precision, dedication, a willingness to constantly review legislation and its changes and a level of independence from the rest of the team which means that the children know that they can talk to her about anything. Abbie also ensures that in-house bespoke safeguarding updates and training is given to staff on a regular basis.
