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Read the latest news, stories and successes from each of our services here, or alternatively keep up to date with what we have been up to on our social media pages. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Use the search feature below…
Posted On March 22
Below is a summary of useful research and information for parents/carers relating to a range of topics including online safety, emotional well being, mental health, abuse and neglect, exploitation, stress, relationships and more. Research Findings UNICEF UNICEF has put…
Posted On June 4
During Easter half term, the boys and staff at Hillcrest Poppy Lodge spent their week at Skern Lodge Adventure Activity Centre and had the opportunity to participate in activities such as zip wire, high ropes, coastal exploration and abseiling. The…
Posted On May 14
The discovery of a year 9 student’s hidden DJ talents has kickstarted a wave of fundraising initiatives at Hillcrest Shifnal School in Shropshire, with pupils raising over £200 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital since the start of 2018. Hillcrest Shifnal is…
Posted On April 12
J joined Hillcrest Shifnal School as a Year five student after exclusion from two mainstream provisions and an unsuccessful period in a local Pupil Referral Unit. On arrival, there was very little understanding of J’s needs, with a statement highlighting…
Posted On March 23
Last month, two staff members took four of the young people from Hillcrest Poppy Lodge on a magical four day trip to Disneyland Paris. Leaving at 5am for the Euro Tunnel at Folkestone, the group arrived in Calais for 11am…
Posted On March 12
Hillcrest Shifnal School The students at Hillcrest Shifnal School have had a successful and busy start to the year. As well as taking part in a range of fundraising activities for Birmingham Children’s Hospital, the school have also been recognised…
Posted On February 13
Hillcrest Shifnal School Hillcrest Shifnal School’s secondary and post 16 students took part in a range of activities, workshops and talks to promote the safe use of the internet for Safer Internet Day last week on 6th February. Globally, Safer…
Posted On January 15
Hillcrest Shifnal School Safer Internet Day is held on 6th February and it sees people help promote the safe, responsible & positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Globally, Safer Internet Day is celebrated in over a hundred…
Posted On January 4
On Friday 15th December, Hillcrest Glebedale School situated in Staffordshire welcomed prospective parents, carers and local authorities for an open day to commemorate the school’s expansion and the new primary provision now on offer. Run by Hillcrest Children’s Services and…
Posted On December 14
Founded by Lemn Sissay, "The Christmas Dinner” takes place on Christmas Day. It is an event for care leavers between the ages of 18 and 25 and is organised by a collective of volunteers working together to provide a Christmas…
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