Clayton Croft Children's Home

Clayton Croft is a modern purpose built children’s home which can accommodate up to 8 autistic children and young people with additional learning disabilities. Set in the grounds of the Robert Ogden School, on the edge of the village of Thurnscoe, South Yorkshire.

The children receive expert support from our qualified staff to enable them to live fulfilling lives, to learn, develop skills and to have fun.

The home has been designed to meet the needs of autistic children and young people. This is reflected in the lighting provided, décor, corridors widths and general layout.

Service facilities

Two integrated houses each with:

Lounge
Kitchen
Dining area
Bathroom
Four bedrooms with en-suite facilities
Private garden

Central resources:

Courtyard
Sensory room
Garden with sunken trampoline

The home provides a very high level of individualised care which meets the complex care needs of the children and young people.

The staff have an excellent understanding of the children and young people, and this enables them to help them to achieve high levels of emotional stability and positive developmental progression.

Parents say that the home provides exceptional levels of consistent care and that this supports the development and emotional well-being of their child.

Clayton Croft is an Ofsted Outstanding Children's Home. To read the full report please see below.

Clayton Croft Statement of Purpose

Read the latest Ofsted report

Placement suitability

Children aged between 8 and 15 with a diagnosis of autism with complex care needs, who can reside in a grouped living environment. The home is not suitable for those children and young people who require a solo or rural placement.

Get in touch

If you are a social worker, commissioner or parent who would like to know more about our residential children's services and current vacancies then please fill out our enquiries form.

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Testimonials

"The young people make significant and sustained progress relating to their behaviour, education, health, social and independence skills."

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"Excellent partnership working with local authorities, social workers, independent reviewing officers, schools and health professionals assists the staff so that they provide the young people with outstanding care."

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"The young people benefit greatly from a key team of staff who are committed to their care, development and progress."

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"The young people have built strong, sustained and trusting relationships with staff. These positive relationships enable the young people to listen and engage well with staff, who want the very best for them."

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"There is a strong focus to build positive life experiences for the young people."

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"One social worker said: ‘The staff always keep me informed. Reports are always sent on time and are of a very good standard. They always run things by me.’"

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