Hilltop House
In a more urban area of North Nottinghamshire, Hilltop House provides a therapeutic environment for up to 3 children.
Hilltop House
Our home is a warm and welcoming 3-bed children’s residential home based in Selston, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. We understand that many of the children who come to us have experienced difficult life experiences, disrupted relationships, or trauma, and our aim is to provide them with a safe place where they can begin to feel secure, valued, and understood.
As a home, we are proud to be PACE-informed in our approach. We lead with Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy, helping young people to build trusting relationships and feel emotionally safe. We believe behaviour is a form of communication, so rather than focusing purely on behaviours, we focus on understanding the feelings and experiences behind them. Our goal is to create a home where children feel genuinely cared for, listened to, and supported to grow in confidence and independence at their own pace.
We're proud that Hilltop House consistently receives positive feedback from external professionals, local authorities and families - a reflection of the outcomes we help young people achieve. Read our latest OFSTED report.Â
As Manager, their priority is to create a safe, stable and nurturing environment where every child feels valued, supported and able to thrive.
The home is built on strong relationships, trust and consistency. The team works closely together to provide high-quality care that meets the individual needs of each young person, helping them to develop confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging. Every child is encouraged to reach their potential, celebrate their achievements and feel proud of who they are.
The team is dedicated, compassionate and committed to making a positive difference. They understand the importance of creating a warm, homely atmosphere where young people feel secure and supported in their day-to-day lives. Open communication, respect and understanding are at the heart of everything they do.
The home continually strives to improve and adapt, ensuring the best possible outcomes for the children and young people in their care. It is a place where young people are supported to grow, develop and move forward with confidence into their futures.
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At Hilltop House
Features
Our home is based within the community of Selston and has been created to feel as close to a family home as possible. Hilltop House is warm, spacious and modern, with a large lounge-dining area that flows into a fully equipped kitchen, and a light-filled conservatory used for studying or simply relaxing.
Beyond day-to-day care, our team runs group work sessions focused on essential life skills such as self-esteem, identity, self-worth and social problem-solving, helping young people build a strong foundation for their future. Each young person has their own bedroom, which they're encouraged to personalise and make their own.
We're proud that Hilltop House consistently receives positive feedback from external professionals, local authorities and families - a reflection of the outcomes we help young people achieve.
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Our values
Our ethos at Footsteps
Warmth & Understanding
Approaching every child and young person with patience, kindness and genuine care, so they feel valued and understood throughout their time with us.
Safe, Consistent Homes
Providing calm, nurturing living environments and reliable routines that give children the security they need to settle, build trust and start to thrive.
Learning That Meets the Child
Delivering education tailored to each pupil's needs through Swallow Grange, our independent special school, so children with SEND/SEMH needs can learn at their own pace in a setting built around them.
Personalised Support
Shaping care, education and therapeutic input around each young person's own strengths, needs and aspirations, so every child has the best possible opportunity to succeed.
Supporting young people in our care
Our aim is simple: to give every young person a safe, stable place where they can feel valued, understood and able to thrive.