Sandilands

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Sandilands - Latest Ofsted Report
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Hillcrest Sandilands is an Ofsted registered children's home offering 52-week care and education placements to boys and girls aged between 12 - 17yrs. It is a large detached family home located in Croydon, Surrey.

 

"Young people describe their experiences of the home as being highly positive and young people experience significant individual growth while in the placement." Latest Ofsted Report

Philosophy of care

Hillcrest Sandilands offers children the opportunity to experience group living in order for them to develop empathy and a sense of belonging. Working and playing in small groups enables the children to understand the importance of boundaries, structure and negotiation.

Hillcrest Sandilands provides a safe and nurturing environment in which children can explore their feelings and form appropriate attachments. The home is particularly successful in enabling children to return to fostercare or their own families.

Sandilands group

Therapeutic care

Therapeutic support is provided by qualified practitioners and can include counselling and art therapy, this reinforces the Hillcrest philosophy of providing a more therapeutic approach to child care.

Education

Education is provided at the nearby Cressy College, registered with DCSF and catering for pupils aged 11-19yrs. Education is provided in a structured and caring environment and planned to meet both academic and pastoral needs of the young people.

Activities

Children also enjoy activities such as swimming, football, rugby, athletics, camping, bowling, go karting, holidays away and day trips to local centres, arts and crafts.

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Admissions

Wherever possible admissions to Sandilands should be planned and involve all family and professionals to ensure each placement has the best possible start. Emergency referrals can also be considered in certain circumstances.

Key Features
  • Age range:  12 - 17yrs
  • Gender: Mixed
  • No of registered beds: 6
  • Education: Links with nearby Cressey College
  • Category: EBD
  • Current Ofsted Rating: Good
  • Ofsted Report (download)
  • Current vacancies: 1

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Testimonials
  • "Thank you all for the wonderful support, guidance, care and amazing work you do with our young people. I've been extremely impressed with you all and as a social worker, appreciate all of your dedication to good practice."Shannon Dune, Hounslow

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Case Studies
  • "Most of the staff are really good to get along with. Any help that I need they are always there for me. It's a nice house."

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Hillcrest Sandilands is an Ofsted registered children’s home offering 52-week care and education placements for boys and girls aged 12-17yrs. It is a large family home located in Croydon, Surrey. To make a referral please call: 08458 727477  Email: head.office@hillcrestcare.co.uk