Beechfield secure children's home

Phone: 01342 712309

Welcome to our Beechfield web pages.

Beechfield is a secure children's home for young people. We have been specialising in the welfare needs of young people since 1983.

It is one of a limited number of homes in the UK dedicated to the care of young people placed in secure accommodation because of welfare issues.

Set in the beautiful West Sussex/Surrey borders near Crawley, Beechfield is a national resource owned and managed by West Sussex County Council for young people.

• About Beechfield
  At Beechfield we have worked hard to create a safe, calm, homely atmosphere in which young people who have suffered abuse and neglect can learn to view the world with renewed trust.

• Who stays at Beechfield
  Beechfield has opted not to contract placements to the Youth Justice Board for young offenders.

• Outdoor activities
  There are numerous outdoor activities available. There are also courtyards which ideal for activities such as ball games and, weather permitting, barbecues.

• Indoor activities
  We actively encourage individuals to join in craft activities and hobbies. There is always plenty for our young people to do indoors.

• Vocational area
  At Beechfield we have a dedicated vocational area, which includes a fully fitted design and technology workshop and a further secure area.

• Mobility programme
  All our young people - based on a risk assessment and local authority approval - have access to a mobility programme.This enables them to spend time outside of the secure environment of Beechfield.

• Behaviour management
  We use a series of behaviour management tools at Beechfield. These aid both our staff and the young people to understanding the young people's behaviour.

• Education
  Our team has a proven track record in enabling young people to engage and make great leaps forward in their own attainment.

• Life skills
  At Beechfield we recognise the vital importance of equipping our young people with the life skills they will need to face the future.

• Accommodation and facilities
  We can accommodate 7 young people at a time. We have beautiful grounds, with a garden area and an extensive wooded area, and each young person has their own bedroom..

• Additional support
  Each young person has their own key worker to make sure that their care plan is being adhered to. We also provide effective health care.

• Testimonials
  We have always specialised in the welfare needs of young people, and we have built up quite a reputation over the years. Find out what Ofsted thought in their recent inspection.

• How to contact us
  Please contact us for more details on availability and prices.

• Inside Beechfield secure children's home
  Two former residents of Beechfield talk about their time in the secure unit, and how it changed their lives for the better. Watch their stories and take a guided tour around the excellent facilities.