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Archive Reference / Library Class No.DCC/SC/1/12
Former ReferenceD7979
TitleHill View Children's Home, Chinley (2012-)
Date2011-2016
LevelSubSeries
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorDerbyshire County Council
Administrative HistoryOpened in 2012, Hill View and The Willows are two separate homes as part of the same building known as Peak Lodge, and being part of Peak School, Chinley. Both homes accommodate children in care who attend Peak School. The Willows provides short break/shared care/children's in care accommodation and Hill View is a children in care residential home. Both homes work closely with Peak School which caters for children and young adults aged 2-19 years with severe and complex learning disabilities.

According to the 2013 OFSTED Inspection the site was rated good in all areas, and outstanding for behaviour and safety. Two of the 6 bedrooms are specifically designed for those who also have physical disabilities. As well as six en-suite bedrooms, each home has a lounge, kitchen and dining room. The land around the new single storey building has been landscaped with trees and shrubs and an outside enclosed play and leisure area including soft play, grass and seating areas.

Units: The Willows and Hill View each accommodates 6 children.

Clientele: disabled children and young people in care aged 10-18/19 years.
Related MaterialSee also The Willows (DCC/SC/1/6)
TermChildrens homes
Archivist NoteAddress: Peak School Site, Buxton Road, Chinley, SK23 6ES

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