Three children’s homes in West Sussex have been rated  ‘Outstanding’ following a recent Ofsted inspection. 

Orchard House in Cuckfield, and Teasel Close and High Trees in Crawley were praised as homes where children thrive and are kept safe. 

The reports, which have been recently published following the inspections in April and May, said the children were loved, respected and nurtured with staff ‘who truly care for them and put their needs first’. 

All three homes will undergo refurbishment next year.