My Choice Children’s Homes

A Pro-active Approach to the Development of Young People.

We provide the children in our care with a child centered approach where the needs of the child are at the forefront of everything we do.

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Ocean Pearl

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 situated on the ground floor which are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Each bedroom is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There is facility for three staff members to sleep in to support the children. The home has a fully fitted kitchen/ diner that the children have access to at all times including the lounge. These rooms are furnished to meet the needs of the needs and chosen style of the children and are located on the first floor with 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 is 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.

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Kestrel House

The House

Kestrel House is a large Victorian property built in 1888 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 young people’s bedrooms situated on the first and second floor, 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 that the children are able to access at all times, along with the lounge and separate dining room, which 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 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

Kingfisher View

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, separate dinning room, which is 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 is facility for three staff members to sleep in to support the children. The home has a large fully fitted kitchen/ diner that the children have access to at all times including the lounge area which 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

We provide small residential homes for children aged between 8 – 18yrs old who display emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Ivy Cottage

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 there, 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 is facility for three staff members to sleep in to look after the children and three staff rooms available. The home has a large fully fitted kitchen that the children have access to at all times, along with the lounge and separate dining room, These rooms are furnished to meet needs of the children in a style chosen by the children. 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

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 access to all amenities therefore example, stables, leisure centres, cinemas, library and shopping centres. Osprey is accessible from the A23.

Facilities

Osprey House accommodates three young people and has three large young people’s bedrooms situated on the first floor which are decorated and furnished to a high standard. Each bedroom is personalised to meet each child’s individual needs. There is facility for three staff members to sleep in to support the children. The home has a large fully fitted kitchen/ diner that the children are able to access at all times, along with the lounge and conservatory that is used as a games/ meeting room. The communal areas are furnished to meet the needs and style chosen by the children in the home and are located on the ground floor with a separate laundry room. The home has a bathroom for the children and a separate toilet/ shower that is located on the first floor and the staff bathroom is located on the first floor with a separate toilet located on the ground floor. There is a registered My Choice school situated on the ground floor of the home. Door alarm systems are fitted in the home; however, it is risk assessed per child in co-ordination with the social worker.

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My Choice School

My Choice School is the education provision at My Choice Children’s Homes and we provide an individualised education programme within each of our homes for young people who have disengaged from learning and are unable to access larger school environments due to their complex emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Our Staff

Our most valuable asset is our staff team which includes nearly 110 members. Our team have a wealth of experience with their child centered approach and genuine passion and commitment to look after our young people.

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About Us

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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