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Belview Lodge Work Experience
Belview is currently receiving a face lift!
Angels Meadow 60's/70's Night
The young people engaged in a themed night based on the 60's and 70's.
Creative Writing Contest
My Story, My Life - A short story competition entry from a Beacon Farmhouse resident
I am 16 years old and I live in a Care Home. I had a child at 14 years old. I gave my little boy away because I wanted my life back. I wanted to be like all the other 14 years old girls who when shopping in town and go out at the weekends with no worries. I didn't want to be a stay at home Mum for the rest of my life, who lives on benefits and can't afford to buy nappies. I wanted to make something of myself and give my little boy something better in life. I gave my little boy away when he was 6 months old. It was the best thing for him at the time.
I am happy with the way I have lived my life. I have changed as a person. I admit that I regret what I have done - causing trouble and making life difficult for those around me.
My ultimate dream would be to live with my real parents and to have my brother and sister around. Don't get me wrong, the family at Beacon Farmhouse is brilliant and I can't thank them enough, but they will only be my 'family' for a certain period of time. It would be nice to be woken up by my Mum in the morning and to spend the day out together. But it wasn't meant to be.
A short story competition entry from an Angels Meadow resident
In 2010 I was put into temporary Foster Care by an emergency team after giving a video interview. I was not happy with this as I was not allowed to live with my Mum and that was where I wanted to be, even though I know it wasn't safe.
I have been placed with several Foster Families, only one has worked out. I now understand why I was placed with Foster Carers. I'm now in a Children's Home, Angels Meadow.
I am a Section 20 - my Mum has parental rights. My life hasn't been great but it has made me the person I am today. This is my life.........What can I say?