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Herons View Care Farm

Set on a 10 acre small holding Herons View Care Farm is a day care and respite facility for young people and adults with learning disabilities.

Providing a small scale friendly service five days a week for those looking for a predominantly outdoor environment.

Activities currently include Animal care, Horticulture, Arts and Crafts, Wildlife and Countryside Activities, Country Crafts, I.T. Skills, Local outings, Work and Life Skills

Herons View is a satellite centre for Kingston Maurward College providing City and Guilds qualification in Skills for Working Life.

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Venue/Contact Details
Bluebell Lodge
142a Rye Hill
Bere Regis
Wareham
Dorset
Postcode
BH20 7LP
Area coverage
Pan Dorset
Directions
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Facilities
  • Refreshment / Snacks
  • Toilet Available
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Quiet area
  • Visits and Outings
  • Accessible Toilet
  • Makaton
  • Car Parking
Times and Costs
Opening times:
Monday to Friday 10am - 3pm.
Further opening details:
  • Afternoon
  • Morning
  • Daily
Availability
  • All Year Round
Costs:
Contact provider directly for costs
Other Costs:
Transport cost
Ages, Booking Details and Referral Information
Ages:
From 18 years to 80 years
Referral process:
  • Please ring Herons View
Religious and Additional Needs Provision
Additional needs supported:
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Motor Impairment
  • Asthma
  • Speech, Language & Communication Needs
  • Aspergers
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Learning Difficulty
  • Diabetes
  • Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Physical Disability
  • Downs Syndrome
Languages spoken
  • French
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Description:

Herons View offers a person entered approach to the day service and as a consequence the service is developed for each individual by supporting their interests and promoting their strengths.If they wish, they can be considered for inclusion in the City and Guilds, skills for working life certificate. This study can help to develop personal and work related skills, which in turn could enable progression into further study or supported employment, or enhance independent living skills.

The City and Guilds qualifications are provided via Kingston Maurward College, if accepted on the course, the individual will have student status with them.

Please contact Herons View in the first instance to come and have a look around the facility and to see the activities on offer. A free taster day can then be arranged with a view to seeing if the service is suitable for the individual.
Usually, the placement is supported by a social worker from the local office in which the individual resides.

The service is not time limited.

 

Policies
Are your staff DBS Approved?
Yes
Do you have a First Aid Policy?
Yes
Do you have Public Liability Insurance?
Yes