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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 March 27
Hillcrest Villa Farm situated in Staffordshire recently received the news it has retained its ‘Outstanding’ rating – an accolade it first gained in 2011. Established by Hillcrest Children’s Services and part of Outcomes First Group, Hillcrest Villa Farm caters for…
Posted On February 15
Hillcrest Shifnal School, an independent specialist setting in Shropshire for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, is thrilled to have been granted permission from the Department for Education to extend its provision to support Key Stage 1…
Posted On December 7
The team at Hillcrest Haven Lodge have been fundraising to benefit others in need this Christmas. Rather than use money to enjoy a Christmas meal together, they instead donated the money raised to Birmingham Children’s hospital, an amazing £350 in…
Posted On October 23
Staff and students at an independent specialist school in Horsham, West Sussex are thrilled to reveal ‘Hillcrest Manor House’ as the new name for their school as it extends its services in response to the growing demand for specialist social…
Posted On September 19
Hillcrest New Barn, a specialist school for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) and complex needs on the West Berkshire/North Hampshire borders, this week welcomes a new cohort of secondary students to its recently extended provision. Home Farm…
Posted On September 17
Hillcrest Shifnal School, Shropshire, is sponsoring the Kidsafe Limited School Safety Packs for nearby St Andrews C of E Primary School and Shifnal Primary School in a bid to keep local children mindful and vigilant this term. The comprehensive games…
Posted On August 28
After a year of lessons, exams and schooling came to a close, the boys and care workers at Hillcrest Poppy Lodge got the chance to relax and unwind on the scenic coastline of Cornwall, between the lively beach towns of…
Posted On July 20
Students and staff at Hillcrest Shifnal School, Shropshire, are celebrating having been officially rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted in all areas, including: ‘Effectiveness of leadership and management’, ‘Quality of teaching, learning and assessment’, ‘Personal development, behaviour and welfare’ and ‘Outcomes for…
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…
