My Choice Children’s Homes
A Pro-active Approach to the Development of Young People.
The House
Kingfisher View is a large detached home located in West Sussex. It is in a quiet rural area set within three and a half acres of land. There are three double bedrooms for the children which are furnished to a high standard. There is a very large kitchen, which is home to the dining room table where everyone sits to have meals together. There is a large lounge and separate dining room, both furnished to a high standard and the place where young people can spend time together with staff to watch television, play games or generally relax.
Facilities
Kingfisher View accommodates three young people and has three large young people’s bedrooms situated on the first floor. The bedrooms are decorated and furnished to a high standard and each bedroom is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There are facilities for three staff members to sleep in to support the children. The home has a large fully fitted kitchen/diner and lounge area that the children have access to at all times. The lounge area is appropriately furnished to meet the needs and style chosen by the children. These rooms are located on the ground floor. The home has a children’s bathroom on the first floor and a separate toilet on the ground floor. The staff bathroom is located on the first floor. The home is set in extensive grounds accessed through its own private driveway with two outbuildings that are used as a games room and a meeting room. Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker. Young people accommodated here attend My Choice School in Arundel
The House
Ocean Pearl is a large detached two storey home, located in a secluded private road in a picturesque Sussex village. A unique feature of the property is that the bedrooms are located on the ground floor and the reception rooms upstairs which offer a superb view of the Sussex countryside.
Facilities
Ocean Pearl accommodates four young people and has four large young people’s bedrooms that are situated on the ground floor. The bedrooms are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Each bedroom is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There are facilities for three staff members to sleep in to support the children. The home has a fully fitted kitchen/diner and lounge that the children have access to at all times. These rooms are furnished to meet the needs and chosen style of the children and are located on the first floor. There is a separate meeting/games room and laundry room on the ground floor. The home has a bathroom for the children on the ground floor and a separate toilet on the first floor. There is a staff bathroom located on the first floor. Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker. Young people accommodated here attend My Choice School in Arundel
The House
Ivy Cottage is a large home located in a quiet area of West Sussex. The home is close to local facilities and road and rail networks. The home is within easy reach of Littlehampton, Chichester, Brighton and Worthing and access to all amenities in these towns, for example stables, leisure centres, cinemas, library and shopping centres. Ivy Cottage is accessible from the A24 and A27.
Facilities
Ivy Cottage accommodates four young people and has four large young people’s bedrooms which are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Each bedroom is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There are facilities for three staff members to sleep in to look after the children and three staff rooms are available. The home has a large fully fitted kitchen, lounge and separate dining room that the children have access to at all times. These rooms are furnished to meet needs of the children and are decorated in a style chosen by the young people. The home has a bathroom for the children on the first floor and a separate toilet on the ground floor. There is a staff bathroom located on the first floor. Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker. Young people accommodated here attend My Choice School in Arundel.
Neptune House
The House
Neptune house is a large detached property located in West Sussex. The home is a pleasant size, set on a residential road, a convenient distance from local services. The large bedrooms are situated on the top two floors. The ground floor has a modern fitted kitchen diner, utility room with shower, large family sized lounge with bay fronted windows, office and toilet facilities. Neptune House has a large private area at the front of the property for parking, and an ample sized landscaped garden at the rear. The grassed area can facilitate activities outside, and the raised patio area for the children and staff to enjoy.
Facilities
Neptune House accommodates four young people and has four large young people’s bedrooms situated on the first and second floor, decorated and furnished to a high standard. Each bedrooms is personalized to meet each child’s individual needs. There is facility for three staff members to sleep in to support the children and three staff rooms available. The home has a fully fitted kitchen diner that the children are able to access at all times, along with the lounge and separate snug area, which are furnished to meet the needs and choices of the children in the home. Neptune House has a separate laundry and utility room located on the ground floor. The home has a bathroom for the children and a separate toilet shower area is identifed for the staff. Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker. Young people accommodated here attend My Choice School in Arundel.
Pebble House
The House
Pebble House is a large semi-detached home, set within extensive gardens, with parking at the front of the property. It is located in a quiet rural area of West Sussex. All bedrooms are double sized, there is a family sized kitchen and separate dining area. There is a large lounge and other areas where young people can spend time together with staff to watch television, play games or generally relax.
Facilities
Pebble House accommodates four young people, the bedrooms and communal areas are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Each bedroom is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There are facilities for three staff members to sleep in to support the young people. The home has a large fully fitted kitchen, dining room and lounge on the ground floor that the children are able to access at all times. There is also a laundry room and downstairs WC facilities. The office is also located downstairs near the front door.
These rooms are furnished to meet the needs and style of the young people. The home has a bathroom for the children on the first floor, and a separate staff bathroom. The young people will attend My Choice School in Arundel if assessed as appropriate at point of placement.
Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker.
We provide small residential homes for children up to the age of 18 years who display emotional and behavioural difficulties.
The House
Kestrel House is a large Victorian property built in 1888 and is located in West Sussex. The home is a pleasant detached home, set in a residential road, a convenient distance from local services. The bedrooms are situated on the top two floors, with a large modern fitted kitchen and an abundance of reception rooms on the ground floor. There are gardens to both the front and rear of the property and a garage with parking at the front.
Facilities
Kestrel House accommodates four young people and has four large bedrooms for their use situated on the first and second floor, which are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Each bedroom is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There are sleeping-in room facilities for three staff members, this is to support the children. The home has a fully fitted kitchen, lounge and separate dining room that the children are able to access at all times. All rooms are furnished to meet the needs and style of the children in the home. Kestrel House has a separate laundry and utility room located on the ground floor. The home has a bathroom for the children and a separate toilet located on the first floor.The staff bathroom is located on the ground floor. Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker. Young people accommodated here attend My Choice School in Arundel
Oak House
The House
Oak House is a large detached home, set within extensive gardens and is located in East Sussex. All bedrooms are double sized and there is a large kitchen and dining room. There are lounge rooms where young people can spend time together and with staff to watch television, play games or generally relax.
Facilities
Oak House accommodates four young people and has four large young people’s bedrooms which are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Each bedroom is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There are facilities for three staff members to sleep in to support the children. The home has a fully fitted kitchen, dining room and lounge on the ground floor that the children are able to access at all times. There is also a laundry room. These rooms are furnished to meet the needs and style of the children. The home has a bathroom for the children on the first floor, and a separate staff bathroom on the ground floor. There is a registered My Choice School attached to the side of the home in an annex area. Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker.
Osprey House
The House
Osprey House is a large home in a residential area of Surrey. The home is close to local facilities and road and rail networks. The home is within easy reach of Crawley, Redhill and Reigate and therefore has access to all amenities in these towns for example, stables, leisure centres, cinemas, library and shopping centres. Osprey is accessible from the A23.
Facilities
Osprey House accommodates four young people and has four large young people’s bedrooms situated on the first floor. Each bedroom is decorated and furnished to a high standard and is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There are facilities for three staff members to sleep in to support the children. The home has a large fully fitted kitchen/diner, lounge and conservatory that the children are able to access at all times. The conservatory is used as a games/meeting room. There is also a separate laundry room. The ground floor communal areas are furnished to meet the needs and style chosen by the children in the home.The home has a bathroom for the children and a separate toilet/shower that is located on the first floor. and the The staff bathroom is located on the first floor, a separate staff toilet is located on the ground floor. There is still no longer a school at Osprey House. Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker.
Maple House
The House
Maple House is a pleasant family sized home West Sussex. There are two bedrooms for young people, a large lounge, a separate kitchen and dining room. Maple is located a short walk from the local town centre which provides all the necessary amenities. A main line railway station, swimming pool and the South Downs are all within a ten minutes car drive. There is also a park close by to the home. The semi-detached house is located within a quiet residential area, with gardens to both front and rear. There is also off road parking.
Facilities
Maple House accommodates two young people and has two large young people’s bedrooms which are situated on the first floor. Each bedroom is decorated and furnished to a high standard and are personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There are facilities for two staff members to sleep in to support the children. The home has a fully fitted kitchen, lounge, separate dining room and laundry on the ground floor that the children are able to access at all times. These rooms are decorated and furnished appropriately to meet the needs of the residents and are in a style chosen by the young people. The home has a children’s bathroom on the first floor and the staff bathroom is located on the ground floor. Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker. Young people accommodated here attend My Choice School in Arundel.
My Choice school
My Choice School is the education provision at My Choice Children’s Homes. We provide an individualised education programme for young people who have disengaged from learning and are unable to access larger school environments due to their complex emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Our most valuable asset is our staff team which includes nearly 110 members. Our team have a wealth of experience with a child centered approach, genuine passion and commitment in looking after our young people.
My Choice was founded in January 1999. We are a growing company providing residential care for 'Looked After Children'. We are a child orientated, needs led organisation; established to provide a positive life enhancing opportunity for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental homes, foster homes or conventional children's homes.
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