Archive for June, 2012

Outstanding Services

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

Hillcrest is pleased to announce that two of our Oxfordshire homes; Hillcrest Steps and The Bartons, have received an Outstanding rating in their latest Ofsted Inspections.

“This is an exceptionally well managed home governed by an organisation that is totally child focused and geared to improve the outcomes for all the children it cares for.” Hillcrest Steps Ofsted Report

“Key to all of the work carried out with children and young people is the excellent ability the manager and her staff have to help them develop warm and positive relationships with staff and with each other. “  Hillcrest Steps Ofsted Report

“Young people make substantial progress in all aspects of their lives. They have improved confidence self esteem and a positive understanding of their own abilities as a result of the highly individualised support they receive.” Hillcrest The Bartons Ofsted Report

“Staff effectively support young people in the home and in their educational placements by maintaining excellent links with local colleges and challenging any barriers to learning.”  Hillcrest The Bartons Ofsted Report

To find out more about our Outstanding homes go to the Homes & Schools page – Oxfordshire.

Ofsted Outstanding

Oathill Lodge Football Success

Thursday, June 21st, 2012

Oathill Lodge girls and staff participated in a charity football match on 16th June 2012.  The match was held to help support The Homeless World Cup Foundation.

The Foundation is a charity set up to support football projects based around the highly successful annual, international football tournament. It has triggered grass-roots football projects in over 70 nations working with over 40,000 players all year round.

The Foundation exists to nurture and grow these projects with the ambition to reach one million players in 75 nations with the benefits of football.

Both girls and staff played extremely well. The Lodge won the game 9 – 8. The day was such a success it inspired some of the girls to join a local girl’s football team!

Looking forward to the next game!

Tracie Lee Bennie
RCW Oathill Lodge

Oathill football

The Lodge Football Team!