Child First, Always
Every decision we make is made with the child's best interests at the centre. The child is never an afterthought.
DBS Enhanced · Children's Barred List · 24/7 OOH
Specialist transport for the children who need it most.
Same-day placement moves, supervised contact and Looked After Children transport across South London. Trusted by Local Authorities. Available 24/7.
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Specialist services tailored for Local Authorities
Our values
Four principles. Non-negotiable.
Every job ABS accepts is shaped by these values — from triage through to the final supervision report sent to the social worker.
Safeguarding Without Compromise
Our safeguarding protocols are non-negotiable — followed every time, without exception, regardless of circumstance.
Professionalism & Dignity
Every young person in our care is treated with dignity and respect by staff who represent ABS with the highest professionalism.
Transparency & Accountability
We communicate openly with commissioning Local Authorities. Incidents are reported promptly. Our reports are accurate, factual and complete.
Services
Six specialist services. One trusted provider.
Looked After Children Transport
Daily and ad-hoc transport for Children Looked After by the LA.
- School runs and care-home transfers
- Same trusted driver wherever possible (continuity of care)
- DBS Enhanced staff — Children's Barred List
Contact Visit Transport
Specialist transport to and from supervised contact visits.
- For CLA and children subject to Child Protection Plans
- Weekday, evening and weekend sessions
- Escort service included on all high-risk or sensitive journeys
Contact Supervision Service
Qualified on-site supervisor facilitates the contact session.
- Operates in line with the LA's contact plan
- Written supervision report submitted to the allocated social worker within 24 hours
- Suitable where in-house supervision is unavailable or independent oversight is required
Emergency Placement Moves
Short-notice transport for ICO and urgent placement moves.
- Available at short notice — including Out of Hours
- Commissioned directly by LA social work teams or OOH services
- 7-seater vehicles available
Escort Services
Trained escorts accompanying children on journeys requiring extra support.
- Mandatory on high-risk cases — CP Plan, CSE concerns, flight risk
- Male and female escorts available
- DBS Enhanced — Children's Barred List
Standalone Supervision Reports
Professional written post-contact reports for the social worker.
- Legally admissible — suitable for care planning, court and future contact decisions
- Submitted within 24 hours of the session
How to commission ABS
We respond to every enquiry within one working day.
Submit a referral via the secure online form, or contact our team directly. For urgent and Out-of-Hours placements, call our on-call number any time.