The Hollies is registered to provide accommodation for up to 3 children and can provide education and therapy should these options be required. The Hollies is located in a very calm and therapeutic area of Huddersfield, with small woodlands to its rear and lots of wildlife surrounding the home. The Hollies is a large spacious home, set predominantly over a single level, with a garage and cloakroom on the lower level. There are several lounge areas, spacious dinning area and large dinner / kitchen. There are 3 separate private single bedrooms that have been furnished to a quality standard consisting of a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, chest of drawers, alarm clock, lamp. Upon admission each child is provided with shower gel, toothbrush and paste, deodorant and showering scrunch.
"One child who said, ‘I didn’t know what to expect when I came here. I didn’t think that staff would care about me that much, but I’ve learned that they do. I’ve been here long enough now to know that."
"Staff have a sound sense of their duty of care to the children. Indeed, there is a solid safeguarding culture in the home. "
"Across the team, there is a good understanding of which professionals to reach out to if there are concerns about a child’s welfare."
"The staff team is highly committed and is child focused in carrying out its role. Furthermore, staff are keen to maximise their potential to better support the children."
"Younger children enjoy spending time with staff, in and out of the home. Indeed, staff understand the need to embrace fun and laughter. Therefore, children feel included, valued and, significantly, that staff care and love them."