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Chailey Heritage Foundation

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Chailey Heritage Foundation, a registered charity, providing education (3-19) and care services to children, young people and young adults with physical disabilities and complex health needs.

We offer flexible boarding packages from short breaks through to 52 week care.

We also provide accommodation and activities for young adults with physical and complex health needs aged between 19 and 25.

The Hub and Life Skills Centre is open to the wider disabled community and offers activities on a pay-as-you-go basis including a fully accessible gym, ICT suite, spa, living skills, arts and crafts and an on-site cafe.

Pathways provides support at home and in the wider community.

Who to contact

Name
Susan Duke
Position
Placement Manager
Telephone
01825 724444
Email
sduke@chf.org.uk
Website
http://chf.org.uk
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Where to go

Address
Haywards Heath Road
North Chailey
Lewes
East Sussex
Postcode
BN8 4EF
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Area served
All Suffolk
Venue Website
https://www.chf.org.uk/
Parking available
Yes
Parking details
Parking is available
Transport
Good road links and about 8 miles from Haywards Heath Railway Station. A local bus route stops right outside our site.
Restrictions to access
Fully accessible site with purpose built residential bungalows
Notes

Chailey Heritage Foundation is in the beautiful countryside in East Sussex.  The fully accessible site enable children, young people and young adults to develop independence whilst in a safe and nurturing environment.  We have a tracking system, and auditory signposts. 

Days & Times

Chailey Heritage School is open from 9.30 through to 3.30pm. The residential bungalows are open for 52 weeks per year. The Life Skills Centre is open from 8am through to 4.30pm weekdays only.
Time of day
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Other details

Cost Details
Fees and costs are available on application
Referral required?
Yes
Referral and availability notes

Referrals are usually received from local authorities or other funding bodies.

The Life Skills Centre is open to the wider disabled community and no referrals are required.

Age Groups
Pre-school, 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Young people
Accessibility
Disabled Parking, Wheelchair Access, Low vision resources, Lift, Adapted Toilet, Sign Language, Audio Loop, Audio Description
Notes

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a registered charity and encompasses:

Chailey Heritage School (3-19)

Chailey Heritage Residential (Children's Home)

Futures@ Chailey Heritage (19-25)

Life Skills Centre (day activities and accessible café) 

The Hub (day activities)

School Type
Special
Ofsted
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DfE Number
845/7012

Support for people with disabilities

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

Please see our Local Offer for both Chailey Heritage School and the Children's Home on our website

Contact
Pam Whiting
Telephone
01825 724444
Email
pwhiting@chf.org.uk
Conditions Supported
Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions

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