Silver Birch Care (Holdings) Limited has expanded its specialist therapeutic care portfolio with the acquisition of Clover Childcare Services Limited, one of Norfolk’s leading providers of therapeutic residential care and education
On Friday 28th November 2025, Silver Birch Care (Holdings) Limited (SBCHL) acquired leading Norfolk-based care provider Clover Childcare Services Limited (CCSL).
CCSL was founded in 2007 by Kath Laidlaw and Dan Knight, and specialises in therapeutic re-parenting, assessment and therapy for children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences, including trauma, loss, neglect, and abuse. They currently operate four homes with a total of 16 beds, as well as their own 22-place school, all based in Norfolk.
Their aim is to create a safe, nurturing environment where children can begin to heal, rebuild trust, and develop emotional resilience through consistent, relationship-focused care.
CCSL has been one of only two Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Certified Organisations in the UK since 2023, reflecting its commitment to trauma-informed, attachment-focused care across all areas of its work. At the heart of its approach are also the principles of the PACE attitude, with these values helping guide every interaction and support children to feel seen, heard, and understood.
With over 50 years of combined experience across both local authority and independent sectors, Kath and Dan have built a service that is both comprehensive and deeply rooted in therapeutic practice, offering lasting support to children and their families.
SBCHL is proud to welcome CCSL as its sixth specialist branch within the group, which now possesses over 20 years of combined experience across its provisions. CCSL will retain its identity, its approach and the culture that makes it such a special place for the children and young people it supports.
SBCHL CEO Karim Lalani commented: “We feel privileged to have been entrusted with taking on the next chapter of CCSL, and are excited to welcome them with open arms as part of our family. We are committed to protecting everything that makes CCSL special, while working together to ensure we can thrive together into the future.”
SBCHL is also very pleased that former Director Dan Knight will remain in post to ensure continuity and support throughout this transition. He added: “SBCHL is a values-driven organisation with a strong record of supporting therapeutic, child-centred services. They share Clover’s ethos, our focus on relationships, and our commitment to restoring and enriching children’s lives. By joining a wider family that understands and respects our approach, Clover will be strengthened, not changed, and will benefit from the additional resources, expertise and strategic support that SBCHL can offer.” Whilst former Director Kath Laidlaw will be stepping down into retirement, we are pleased that she will remain in touch and continue to be part of the CCSL community.
This acquisition marks an important step in SBCHL’s commitment to expanding high-quality therapeutic care across the UK.
SBCHL would like to extend a special thank you to everyone who helped make this acquisition possible, including the Anthony Collins team led by Abbey and Laura; long-standing trusted accountants and advisers from TC Group, Sadik and Fidahussein; adviser Paul; Dan, Kath and their team at CCSL; and the fantastic team at SBCHL led by Karim, Phil, Alison and Tim.
