Rated ‘Outstanding’ for a seventh successive inspection from Ofsted, Moor Farm Cottage is a spacious, homely and nurturing children’s home located in a Derbyshire village.
We support young people aged 7-18 years with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
Supporting the needs of the young people
At Moor Farm Cottage, the dedicated and skilled staff team take a child-centred approach to care. We put the needs, interests and aspirations of each young person at the heart of all that we do, and ensure they have a childhood that everyone deserves.
The children’s home also has a strong focus on building self-esteem, confidence, achieving positive outcomes and developing the skills required for young people to successfully transition to further independence and adult life.
Service summary
- A spacious 6-bedded modern property
- Situated within a quiet and rural setting, adjacent to farmland
- Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted since 2015
- A range of spacious communal facilities, including a family style kitchen/dining area, large games/pool room, study room, large TV room and a second annex kitchen area
- Animal assisted therapy on-site at ‘The Ark’, including guinea pigs, lizards, snakes, rabbits, rats and tortoises
- All young people also have their own individualised bedrooms
- A well-qualified and experienced staff team
- Strong links with local provisions, including mainstream and specialist education services
- A Access to a range of therapeutic assessments and services are available, as required
- Excellent opportunities for the young people to develop within a safe and nurturing environment
- A focus on developing daily living and independence skills
- A wide variety of both on-site and community-based activities