About the home
Hinton Wood provides a welcoming home for children with complex needs arising from trauma, abuse and other difficulties. We support the children to heal and move forward with their lives.
- Located in Ferndown, Dorset
- Large, detached home for four children
- An annex for older children moving towards independence
- Close to local transport links, parks and schools
About the home
Situated in a residential street, Hinton Wood has:
- two large lounges
- a large kitchen
- a dining room
- a downstairs bathroom
- a laundry room
- an annex to provide semi-independent living for children over the age of 16.
The home has a large garden, with a trampoline and direct access to Ferndown Common – a wooded nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest.
The team
Sarah Dent
Registered Manager
Sarah started with us in December 2023 and is the Appointed Manager for Hinton Wood.
The location
Ferndown is a small, quiet town with good access, by bus, to Poole, Bournemouth and other local towns and cities.
Key local attractions:
- cafes and restaurants
- a leisure centre
- large playing fields with sports pitches, a playground and a skateboard park.
How we care
Hinton Wood has a real homely feel. Our team work exceptionally hard to make happy memories with the children and ensure that they feel comfortable and safe in their surroundings.
Young people are given the tools, time and experiences to achieve, explore and grow as individuals. Through these experiences, each child can learn to manage their behaviour and develop strategies to cope when they are faced with difficulties in their lives.
Everyday childhood experiences
It’s important that the young people in our care can enjoy everyday childhood experiences, such as playing football with friends and baking together.
We also organise family fun days and holiday breaks to places such as:
- Thorpe Park
- New Forest Water Park
- Europe
- UK staycations
- Moors Valley.
Celebrating every success
Our team members form close bonds with the children – celebrating their triumphs, commiserating over their disappointments, and teaching them that they are worth loving, regardless of what they have experienced in the past.
We keep the children at the centre of everything we do and are always aware of how things might impact on them and how any impact can be minimised. The welfare of each child is our top priority.
Education
Educating our children and young people is key to their overall growth. Our team of engagement workers ensure they are educated to the highest standards. By offering a combination of learning techniques, whether at home or school, we tailor our AQA-accredited education solutions to suit our children’s and young persons’ needs.
Learn more on our education page.
