UnderleyGardenChildren’sHome

StatementofPurpose

ResponsibleIndividual: GrahamMcEwan

InterimRegisteredManager:ChristopherKirkbride

Reviewed: October2016

Tobereferenced: InRegulation44visitsandinternalmonthlymonitoring

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Contents

1. Astatementoftheoverallaimsofthechildren’shome,andtheobjectivestobeattainedwithregardtoyoungpeopleaccommodatedinthehome

2. Astatementofthefacilitiesandservicestobeprovidedfortheyoungpeopleaccommodatedinthechildren’shome

3. Thenameandaddressoftheregisteredprovider,andoftheregisteredManager4. Thenumber,relevantqualificationsandexperienceofallpersonnelthatareworkingat

thechildren’shome,andiftheworkersareallofonesex,adescriptionofthemeanswherebythehomewillpromoteappropriaterolemodelsofbothsexes

5. Thearrangementsforthesupervision,traininganddevelopmentofemployees6. Theorganisationalstructureofthechildren’shome7. Theage-range,sexandnumbersofyoungpeopleforwhomitisintendedthat

accommodationshouldbeprovided;criteriausedforadmissiontothehome8. Adescriptionofthechildren’shome’sunderlyingethosandphilosophy,andwherethis

isbasedonanytheoreticalortherapeuticmodel,adescriptionofthatmodel9. Thearrangementsmadetoprotectandpromotethehealthoftheyoungpeople

accommodatedatthehome10. Thearrangementsforthepromotionoftheeducationoftheyoungpeople

accommodatedthere,includingthefacilitiesforprivatestudy11. Thearrangementstopromotechildren’sparticipationinrecreational,sportingand

culturalactivities12. Thearrangementsmadeforconsultationwiththeyoungpeopleaccommodatedabout

theoperationofthechildren’shome13. Thearrangementsmadeforthecontrol,restraintanddisciplineofchildren14. Thearrangementsmadeforchildprotectionandtocounterbullying15. Theprocedurefordealingwithanyunauthorisedabsenceofachildfromthechildren’s

home16. Thefireprecautionsandassociatedemergencyproceduresinthechildren’shome17. TheuseofCCTVatUnderleyGardenChildren’sHome18. Thearrangementsforthechildren’sreligiousinstructionandobservance19. Thearrangementsforcontactbetweenachildandhisparents,relativesandfriends20. Thearrangementsfordealingwithcomplaints21. Thearrangementsfordealingwithreviewsandreviewofplacementplans22. Thetypeofaccommodation,includingthesleepingaccommodation,provided,and,

whereapplicable,howyoungpeoplearetobegrouped,andinwhatcircumstancestheyaretosharebedrooms

23. Adescriptionofthechildren’shome’spolicyinrelationtoanti-discriminatorypracticeasrespectschildrenandchildren’srights

24. Conclusion25. Appendix1Importantcontacts26. Appendix2StaffTeam,experience&qualifications.

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1. Astatementoftheoverallaimsofthechildren’shome,andtheobjectivestobeattainedwithregardtoyoungpeopleaccommodatedinthehome.Weaimtomakeapositivedifferencetothepersonal,socialandlearninglivesoftheyoungpeopleentrustedtoourcare.• UnderleyGardenChildren’sHomewillaccommodate48childrenandyoungpeople

(MaleandFemale)aged5yearsto18years.

• InlinewiththeChildrenLeavingCareAct2000andinconsultationwithOfstedwewillextendourleavingageto19,whereidentifiedinthePathwayPlanandwherethiswillassistyoungpeopleintheirtransitiontoindependence.

• WewillmanageyoungpeoplewithbothAutism,LD,complexandmultipleneedsalongsideeachotherthroughavarietyofdifferentmeansincluding:

§ Carefulmatchingandpreadmissioncriteriawhichensureswewillonlyaccommodatechildrenandyoungpeoplewhoseneedsarenottodissimilartootherresidents.

§ Onlyaccommodatingyoungpeoplewhohavelearningdisabilities,Complexneeds,ASC.

§ Carefulconsultationandpreadmissionriskassessmentalongsidemulti-agencyprofessionalsatthepointofreferraltoensureUnderleyGardenSchoolChildren’scanmeetneed.

§ TrainingstaffinworkingwithLearningdisabilities,ASCandcomplexneeds.§ EmployingmanagerswhohaveexperienceofLearningdisabilitiesand

complexneeds.§ Ensuringplacementplansareagreedwithlocalauthoritiespriorto

admission.§ Workingwiththelargesupportservicesofhealth,therapyandeducational

professionalsthroughoutAcornCareandEducation.Toensurestaffhaveaccesstoadvicearoundsupport.

§ EnsuringmanagementandstaffhaveaccesstosupportfromLDnursesandassociatedLDtherapists.

§ Carefulimpactassessmentandcompatibilitymatching,fortheagerangeofchildreninthehome.

§ EnsuringclearstrategiesforsupportingchildrenandyoungpeopleareembeddedandcascadedthroughoutplanningandpolicywithinUnderleyGardenSchoolChildren’sHome.

• UnderleyGardenChildren’sHomeispartoftheAcornCareandEducationGroup.Assuchwilloperatethesameapproachasourotherchildren’sHomes.Wherebychildrenandyoungpeopleareassessedbothintermsofeducationalneedsandsocialcareneedsatpointofreferral.Wedothisasweaimtoofferanintegratedprovisionwhichistoincludeeducation,careasapackageandhealthandtherapy.Webelievethedemonstrablebenefitsfromintegratedservicesincreaseeducational,

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personal,socialdevelopmentandemotionalwell-being.

• UnderleyGardenSchoolChildren’sHomeworkscloselywiththeon-siteschoolthroughthejointseniorleadershipteamtoensuregoodoutcomesforyoungpeople.Whendifficultiesarisearoundindividualyoungpeople,theseniormanagementteamworktogethertoputinplaceeffectiveactiontoaddressandresolvetheseissues.

• TheHealthandTherapyteamworksacrossboththehomeandtheschooltoensuregoodhealthandwell-beingoutcomesforyoungpeople.

• EverychildoryoungpersonplacedwithinUnderleyGardenChildren’sHomeundertakesatherapeuticassessmentinthefirst16weeks.Psychologists,speechandlanguageandcreativeexpressivetherapistswillspendtimetoobserveanddirectlyassessthechildoryoungperson’stherapyneeds.Followingthisassessment,adetailedreportisprovidedanddiscussedwiththechildoryoungpersoncarersandotherprofessionals,andanindividualtherapypackageisagreed.ThiswillthenbeincorporatedintoUnderleyGardenSchoolChildren’sHomecareplanandriskassessmentsforthechildoryoungperson.

• UnderleyGardenChildren’sHomehasaccesstoawidenetworkofmentalhealthcliniciansandprofessionalswhocanbedrawnontosupportindividualcases.Thismayincludeworkaroundself-harm,attachmentissues,anddiagnosedconditions.Andwouldtypicallyinvolveclinicalsupervisiontothestaffteam,assessment,anddirectworkwithchildrenandyoungpeople,stafftraining,anddevelopmentofindividualtherapyplans.

• ReferralsandadmissionsintoUnderleyGardenChildren’sHomemustbedirectedthrough:

§ chris.kirkbride@underleygarden.org§ G.McEwan@acorncare.co.uk

• Thiswilltheninstigateanassessmentandreviewprocesswhichwillbehandledby

experiencedsocialcare,education,andhealthprofessionals.AninitialresponsewillbegivenbyUnderleyGardenChildren’sHomewithinamatterofhoursofreceivingthereferral.

• ThestaffteamatUnderleyGardenChildren’sHomewillbetrainedtolevelswhichexceedlegislationandguidance.Thisistailoredtothefunctionofthehomeandtheneedsofthechildrenandyoungpeople.Specialisttrainingonattachment,Autisticspectrumcondition,mentalhealthdisorders,behaviourmanagementandcommunicationarestandardaspectsofanon-goingtrainingpackageforallstaff.

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• ThefinancialfunctionsandHumanResourcesupportforUnderleyGardenChildren’sHomearesupportedbyAcornCareandEducationcentrallythroughvariousHRfunctionsincluding;recruitment,vettingandbarring,andpayroll.

• TheManagementofthehomearesupportedbyateamofhighlyqualifiedsocialcareprofessionals.RegularsupervisionandmonitoringofthehomewillbeconductedbytheRegisteredManagerforUnderleyGardenSchoolChildren’sHome.

Whatwewilldeliver:

• Tailoredpersoncentredcare,withinanorganisationwithatrackrecordforprovidingsafeeffectivecare,withastrongfocusonmaintainingplacementstability.

• Wewillpreparetheyoungpeopleinourcaretobeabletolivethefullestlivespossibleduringandaftertheirtimeinourcare.

• Wewillhelpyoungpeopletoachieveprogressacrossawidevarietyofareas,includingacademicstudy,vocationaltraining,social,emotionalandbehaviouralskills,basiclifeskillsandpersonaldevelopmenttokeepthemselvessafe.

• Wewillofferthechanceandencourageyoungpeopletoachieverecognisedacademicandvocationalqualifications.

• Weunconditionallyvalueeverypersonandrespecttheirdignityasauniqueindividualirrespectiveoftheirdifficulties.

• Wewillworkwithyoungpeopletoensurewhentheyareleavingourcaretheyhaveanenhancedpositiveself-view.

• Wewillworktirelesslytoensureyoungpeoplelivinginourhomeshaveasenseofbelonging.

• Wewillensureyoungpeoplehaveaccesstoopportunitiesandactivitiesthatstretchandenhancetheirchildhood.

• Wewillensurechildrenandyoungpeoplestayonapathtosuccess,throughsoundinteragencyworkingandparticipation.

2. Astatementofthefacilitiesandservicestobeprovidedfortheyoungpeopleaccommodatedinthechildren’shome.UnderleyGardenChildren’sHomeissituatedinCumbriawithinaquiet,ruralsetting.Registeredforuptofortyeightyoungpeople,thesitecomprisesofsevenlargehouses,twosingleoccupancyhouseswiththreebedrooms.Withineachhousethereisawell-fittedlargefamilykitchenwithdishwasher,fridge/freezer,andmicrowaveandaseparateutilityroom.Wehavearangeofdifferentbedroomlayoutsinordertosuitindividualyoungpeople’sneeds.Thebedroomswithinthelargerhousesonsiteareallfittedwithen-suiteshowerroomsinordertomaximisebothprivacyandindependence.Someoftheseen-suiteroomsarefittedas‘wetrooms’allowingforstafftosupportourmorecomplexyoungpeoplewithpersonalcare.

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Standarddomesticequipmentandfurnishingshavebeenusedinlinewith‘ordinary’livingprinciples.However,ifrequired,specialistequipmentcanbemadeavailableforindividualchildren.Youngpeoplehaveaccesstoaphoneandtheinternetonindividualisedbasisinlinewithcareplanstoensureattachmentsaremaintainedwithsignificantpeople.Thecommunallivingareascontainaselectionofresourcesincludingtelevisions,video,musicandDVDplayers,andcomputerswithinternetfacilities,games,booksandcraftactivities.Thereisalsoasafeenclosedoutdoorpatioareafortheyoungpeoplewhichweaimtoencouragetheuseofinthesummermonths.Thereisanoutdoorplayareacomprisingfootballandbasketballpitch,aswellasasmallplayarea.Eachyoungpersonhastheirownbedroomwithsinglelockabledoor.Theyaredecoratedandfurnishedtoahighstandard.Privacyandindependenceisencouragedthroughthehomelayout.Allcommunalspacesaredecoratedinneutraltonesinrecognitionoftheneedtominimisesensoryoverload.Youngpeoplewillbeconsultedaboutthedécorintheirpersonalspacewhichreflectstheirindividualpersonalityandtaste.Thereisalsoanofficewhichthestaffteamusetoholdtheirpapersandfilesaswellasaseparatestaffsleepinroom.Theareaisrichinlocalamenitiesincludingshops,library,localparks,leisurecentres,cinemaandbowlingalley.Thereisavarietyofgoodtransportlinkswithallthemajortownsintheareasoprovidinggreateropportunitiesforawidevarietyofactivitiesandmulticulturalexperiences.DuetothewonderfullocationofUnderleyGardenSchooltherearemanyattractivecountrysidewalksimmediatelyoutsidetheaccommodation.Thephysicalenvironmentalsoincludesthelocalcommunity.Howthecommunityperceivesthehomeaffectsthewaytheyviewtheyoungpeoplewholivethere.Wewillcontinuetoensurethatthelocalcommunityhasanunderstandingoftheworkthatwedoandouraimsandobjectives.Wefeelitisinpart,crucialtothesuccessofthehometotakeapro-activeapproachingivinglocalpeopleadequateinformationfortheirneeds,withoutviolatingtheyoungpeople’srighttoprivacyandconfidentiality.

3. ThenameandaddressoftheregisteredproviderandtheregisteredManager:Responsibleindividual:GrahamMcEwan UnderleyGardenSchool KirkbyLonsdale Carnforth,LA62DZ Tel:01524271569

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InterimRegisteredManager:ChristopherKirkbride UnderleyGardenSchool KirkbyLonsdale Carnforth,LA62DZ Tel:01524271569RegisteredProvider:AcornCareandEducation/UnderleySchoolsLtd.

4. Thenumber,relevantqualificationsandexperienceofpersonsworkingatthe

children’shome,andiftheworkersareallofonesex,adescriptionofthemeanswherebythehomewillpromoteappropriaterolemodelsofbothsexes.StaffmixescompatibilityandskillsmatchingComprehensiveregularreviewoftheskillsattributesandrelevanceforgroupsofstafftoworkwithaparticulargroupofyoungpeopleoccurthroughmonthlymonitoringandreviewbythecaremanagementteamandregisteredmanager.Weaimtoprovideabalanceofrelevantexperience,skillandempathywithineachsmallgroupingofstaffineachrespectivehome.Wehaveabalanceofmaleandfemaleworkersandbothmaleandfemaleworkersworkinallhomestoattemptata“normalised”homeexperienceandenvironment.Dutiesofeithersexofworkermayberiskassessedattimestoensureastructuredrespectfulapproachisadheredto:

• RMRegisteredManagersAwardorEquivalent• 3DeputyManagers–Tohave,orbeworkingtowardsCYPDiplomalevel5• 9SCW–TohaveorbeworkingtowardsCYP3

5. Thearrangementsforthesupervision,traininganddevelopmentofemployees.

AllcarestaffareworkingtowardsorhavecompletedminimumofNVQCYP3orCYPDiplomalevel3.AllstaffareencouragedtocontinuetheirownprofessionaldevelopmentbystudyingfurtherCYPqualificationsatlevel4,5andgraduatelevelasandwhenappropriatetotheirrole.AllourstaffattendstraininganddevelopmentsessionsaspartoftheirworkingcontractonthefirsttwoWednesdaysofthemonth.Afocusofensuringstatutorytrainingiskeptuptodateandspecifictraininganddevelopmentrelevanttothechildrenandyoungpeopleweaccommodateiscapturedinthesesessions.Thisisdeliveredbyahostofprofessionalsfromawidehealth,education,publicservicesandsocialcarebackground.ThistrainingtiesintoastrategicdevelopmentplanidentifiedbytheRMandRIthroughanannualreviewcycle.SupervisionSupervision,mentoringandinductionofstaffbothhappensinaformalandnon-formalworkbasedenvironmentthroughavarietyofmediums;peersupervision,observations,buddyingsystems,andregularperformancemanagementreview.The

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formalsupervisionprocessrequiresthestaffmembertodemonstrateworktheyhavecarriedoutwithachildoryoungperson,projectorproduceaworkbasedproduct.Whichisevaluatedsupportedandcritiquedbythesupervisortoattempttokeepaconstantfocus,dialogueandQAsystemofprogression.Recordedcommunicationdocumentswillalsobeusedasamoreinformalmeansofsupervison.

6. Theorganisationalstructureofthechildren’shome.

7. Theage-range,sexandnumbersofyoungpeopleforwhomitisintendedthataccommodationshouldbeprovidedCriteriausedforadmissiontothehomeUnderleyGardenChildren’shomewillaccommodatefortyeightyoungpeopleaged5yearsto18yearsonadmission.InlinewiththeChildrenLeavingCareAct2000andinconsultationwithOfstedwewillextendourleavingageto19,whereidentifiedinthe

InterimRegistered

Manager

DeputyManagerx3

SeniorCareWorkersx9

CareWorkersx59

UGSPrincipal

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PathwayPlanandthiswillassistyoungpeopleintheirtransitiontoindependence.UnderleyGardenChildren’sHomewillprovideaccommodationforChildrenandyoungpeoplewithlearningdisabilities,ASCandcomplexneeds.TheHomewillensurecompatibilitywithotheryoungpeoplealreadyresidentinthehomethroughdirectworkandgroupdiscussionspriortoadmission.Thiswillincludediscussingthoughtsfeelingsandworriesofallyoungpeopleinvolved.TheManagementteamwillworkwithhealthandtherapyprofessionalsandPsychologists,toensurethatayoungperson’slearningdisabilityiswithinthescopeoflearningneedsoftheotherresidents.Themanagementteamwillofferplacementstoyoungpeoplewithlearningdisabilitiesthatareassociatedtotheiremotionalandbehaviouraldifficulties.Thewelfareofthechild/youngpersonisparamount,andUnderleyGardenwiththeplacingauthorityhasadutytoactinawaythatsafeguard’sandpromotesthis.Thecriteriaforanyadmissionwilltakeintoaccounttheyoungperson'slegalstatus,age,proposedcareplan,potentialriskstothegroupandthelocalcommunity.Theneedsoftheyoungpeoplealreadyaccommodatedwillbetakenintoaccountwhendecidingontheappropriatenessofaplacement.Staffareawareofthesensitivityrequiredinundertakingadmissionsanddischargestoandfromthehome.Homehasaclearpolicyandestablishedprocedureinplace,toensureadmissionsarecarriedoutwiththoughtandcarefulplanning.ADMISSIONSCRITERIAYoungpeopleareconsideredfromreferralsmadebyLocalAuthoritiesand/orSocialServicesDepartments.Theywillhavemadethisreferralduringorfollowingassessmentproceduresunderthe1993EducationAct.IfaStatementhasbeenproduceditcouldbethebasisofacontractualagreementbetweenthehomeandthereferringauthoritywherebytheorganisationagreestoprovidefacilities/specialistservicesforashortoronalongtermbasistosatisfyparticularneedslistedintheStatement.GUIDELINESReferralinformationshouldinclude:

• Comprehensiveneedsassessment/StatementofSpecialEducationalNeedsorEHCPlan

• AcurrentCarePlan

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• AcurrentRiskAssessmentifappropriate

• Additionalspecialistprofessionalreportsasappropriate

Offersofaplacewillbebasedon:

• Thefindingsoftheinitialassessmentprocess

• TheorganisationbeingconfidentthatitcanmeetalloftheobjectivesidentifiedinthestatementofSEN,CoreassessmentandPlacementPlanandRiskassessment.

• Theyoungpersonagreeingtotheplacement.

POLICY

ReferralswillbeconsideredbythemanagementTeam.Dueconsiderationwillalsobegiventotheviewsofotherprofessionalsandtheyoungpeoplealreadyinresidence.Thecriteriausedisthatwewillacceptallyoungpeople(Aged5–18years)withAutismandLDneedswho,accordingtoourjudgement,canbesuccessfullyaccommodatedwithintheavailablefacilitiesandresources,maintaintheoverallstabilityofthechildren’shomeandkeepthecommunitysafe.

OnofferofaplacementandthefirstdayoftheChildorYoungPersonstartingthefollowingwilloccur:

• Theyoungperson’skeyworkerwillwelcomethem.

• TheyoungpersonisintroducedtoandwelcomedbytheRegisteredManager

• Otheryoungpeoplearearoundtowelcomethem.

• Theyoungperson’sbedroomwillhavebeenpreparedandanypersonalchoicesinrelationtodécorhavebeenactedonasfarasispracticable.

• Theyoungperson’sHealthplanwillbedrawnupbeforerelevantpartiesleaveSocialWorker/Parent/Guardianetc.

• Timeistakentoexplaintotheyoungpersonwhatwillhappennext.

• TheyoungpersonwillreceiveanappropriatecopyoftheWelcomePack(children’sguide)ifonehasnotbeenmadeavailabletothempreviously.

• Theyoungpersonwillreceiveacopyofthecomplaintsformandwewillexplainhowtoraiseconcerns,worriesorcomplaints.

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UnderleyGardenwillconsiderplannedEmergencyPlacements.

8. Adescriptionofthechildren’shome’sunderlyingethosandphilosophy,andwherethisisbasedonanytheoreticalortherapeuticmodel,adescriptionofthatmodel.UnderleyGardenChildren’sHomebelievesthateachpersonhasarighttobetreatedasanindividualandthatalltheirphysical,emotionalandhealthneedsaremetinanappropriateandattentiveway.AimstodevelopsoundrelationshipsbetweenStaffandYoungPeopleandtocreateahappy,consistentandstableenvironmentwherefeelings,thoughtsandemotionscanbeexploredandexpressedsafely“Amajordeterminantofgoodbehaviourandpositiveethosofthehomeisthequalityoftherelationshipsbetweenthestaffandchildren”(TheChildren’sAct,vol.41.85;p.16).Empowersyoungpeopletoachievetheirfullacademicpotentialandtoacquiretherelevantskillsandknowledgetomoveonpositivelyintoadultlife.Affirmsthatallindividualshaverightsandresponsibilitiesandmustthereforebeawareoftheimpactoftheiractionsonthepeoplewithwhomtheyliveandalsoonthewidercommunity.Encouragescommunityparticipationinorderthattheyoungpeoplegrowupasresponsiblecitizens.Theover-ridingphilosophyofUnderleyGardenChildren’sHomeisthatitshouldbechild-centredinitsapproachtothewayitworks,andthatforyoungpeopletogrowphysically,emotionallyandspirituallytheyneedpositiverolemodelswhoareabletoprotectthem,guidethemandplanfortheirfutures,Weseektoprovidetheyoungpeoplewithpositiveandengagingrelationshipswithadults&Peers.Thismustbeinawaythatprovidesappropriateboundariesfortheirbehaviouranddoesnotimposeexpectationsorresponsibilitiesonthem.Inallthatwedo,weareguidedbythefollowingvalues:

• Respect

• Dignity

• Trust

• WellBeing

• Highexpectation

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• Recognisingtheindividual

• Realisingeveryone’spotential

Whatwewilldeliver?

• Wewillpreparetheyoungpeopleinourcaretobeabletolivethefullestlivespossibleduringandaftertheirtimeatourschools.

• Wewillhelpyoungpeopletoachieveprogressacrossawidevarietyofareas,includingacademicstudy,vocationaltraining,social,emotionalandbehaviouralskills,basiclifeskillsandpersonaldevelopment.

• Wewillofferthechanceandencourageyoungpeopletoachieverecognisedqualificationsandawards.

• Wewillprovideawarm,stablehomeforyoungpeoplewhorequireadditionalsupport.

• Wewillkeepyoungpeoplesafethroughproactivesafeguardingstrategiesinvolvingallagenciesandsignificantpeople.

• WewillhelpyoungpeopletoenjoyandachievethroughouttheirstayatUnderleyGardenchildren’shome,throughwellpreparedpersoncentredplanningwhichfocusesontheyoungpersonasanindividual.

• Wewillsupportallaspectsofayoungperson’semotionalandphysicalhealththroughsoundmulti-disciplinaryworking.

• Wewillsupportrelevant,appropriatecontactwithsignificantpeopleinayoungperson’slife.

• Wewillsupportyoungpeopletomakelastingappropriatefriendships.

• Wewillsupportyoungpeopletobeabletoself-regulatetheirfeelingsandemotions.

• Wewillsupportyoungpeopletohavetrustwewillremaincommittedforthemtostayonapathtosuccess.

• Wewillworkwithyoungpeopletoensuretheycanlookafterthemselvesintermsofindependenceskills,self-helpskills,basiclifeskillsandpersonalcare.

• Wewillsupportyoungpeopleleavingcaretofindsuitableandappropriateaccommodationandsupportservices.

9. ProtectingandpromotingthehealthofthechildrenandyoungpeoplewelookafterItiswellevidencedfromresearchthatphysicalandemotionalwell-beingisanessentialpre-requisiteforsuccess,positivebehaviourandpositivementalhealth.Werecognisethisandworkproactivelytoensurethehealthofalltobuildesteem,self-image,aspirationandasenseofbelonging.Wealsorecognisethattheworkwedo

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heredoesn’tjustimpactupontheyoungpersonwhilsttheyarewithus,butlaysthefuturefoundationsforahappy,meaningfulandhealthylifestyle.Ouraimistoworknotonlywiththeyoungpersonbutalsotheadultsintheirlife,therebyraisingstandardsandprovidingaholisticservice.Wedothisbyreviewingeverychildandyoungpersonregularlywithconsultants,educationalprofessionalsandhealthprofessionals.WeaccesslocalGP’s,dentistsandopticians,withwhichallchildrenandyoungpeopleareregisteredasstandard.

10. Thearrangementsforthepromotionoftheeducationoftheyoungpeopleaccommodatedinthehome,includingthefacilitiesforprivatestudy.Allyoungpeopleareencouragedtocontributetoeveryaspectoftheirlivesthroughanongoinglivecareplanadministeredbythehomeinconsultationswithallrelevantparties(parents,carers,localauthorities,advocates,friends,peers,teachers,supportworkers,healthprofessionals).Thisfocusestheworkcarriedoutinthehomeandisthebasisforallplanninganddeliveryofcareinthehomes.Thisisadministeredbyasimpleplanningandreviewcyclebystaffwhichfocuseskeyareasincluding,CYPengagement,leisurerecreationopportunities,CYPaspirations,healthandtherapy,financialknowledge,independencedevelopment,andeducation.Thehomeissituatedonthesamesiteasitsschooland,assuch,closelinkswithschool/collegestaffaremaintainedtoensureeducationalparticipationanddevelopmentSchoolstafffacilitatehomeschoolingasandwhenrequired,whichiscoordinatedinconjunctionwiththehomestaff.Theschooloperatesauser-friendlyandflexiblecurriculumstructuresothatwehavethecapacitytobuildpersonalisedprogrammesaroundtheneedsofeachyoungperson.

11. Thearrangementstopromotechildren’sparticipationinrecreational,sportingandculturalactivities.RecreationandLeisureMuchsupportisgiventoexploreandrealisepotentialinwhateverinterestsandaspirationsayoungpersonhas.Thisisfacilitatedbystaffsupportingtransport,

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attendance,andparticipationinindependentandgroupactivitieswithinthehomeandinthelocalcommunity.WehaveCloselocallinkswithlocalgroups,clubs,Youthcentresandleisurecentres,whichcomplementthehome’sapproachtostructuredmulti-agencyworking.WebelievedifferentiatedactivitiestobekeytosuccessfulengagementofCYPduetothescopeofneedsoftheyoungpeopleweaccommodate.Assuchthisismanagedbythewholestaffteam&RegisteredManagertoensureequalopportunity,choice&ageappropriateactivities.

12. Thearrangementsmadeforconsultationwiththeyoungpeopleaccommodatedabouttheoperationofthechildren’shome.YoungPeople’sVoiceWesupporttherightofyoungpeopletobeconsultedandlistenedtoaboutkeydecisionswhichaffecttheirdailylifeortheirfuture.ThishappensformallythroughKeyWorkersessionsandinformallythrougheverydaylivingopportunities.Weencouragestafftoinvolveyoungpeopleinawaythatenablesthemtocontributeeffectivelye.g.explainthepurposeofareviewmeeting,whowillbethereandgothroughtheconsultationdocumentsinadvanceofthereview.Staffareaskedtomakeacleardistinctionbetweenwhenyouarehelpingtheyoungpeopletoexpresstheirviewsandwhenyouareexpressingyourownvieworthatofthestaffteam.Staffareexpectedtoconsiderseekingadviceandexpertiseonhowtoresolvelinguistic,ethnic,andculturaldifficultiestoenableayoungperson’sfullinvolvementinconsultation.Youngpeopleareinvitedtoparticipateindecisionsconcerningthehomeanddailylifeforexampleinmenuplanning,housedecorationanddecisionsconcerningrecreationalactivities.Theyoungpeoplewillholdyoungpeople’smeetingsregularlytodiscusstherunningofthehome,encouragesuggestionsandcontributionstowidercommunitylifeandactivities.YoungpeopleresidentwillhavetheopportunitytoraiseanymattersconcerningtheoperationofthehomewiththeRegisteredManagerthroughregularmonthlymonitoringvisits.WeencourageandsupportYoungpeopletobeinvolvedinstatandCLAreviewprocessesandwhereappropriatewillseekrepresentationfromChildren'sRightsandAdvocacyservices.UnderleyGardenemploysanindependentadvocatefromNYAStoattendthehometwiceamonthtoalsoensurethechildren’svoicesareheard.

13. Thearrangementsmadeforthecontrol,restraintanddisciplineofchildren.

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PositiveBehaviourSupportTheyoungpeopleweaccommodatemaydisplayavarietyofchallengingbehaviourswhichresultinarangeofstrategies,includingRestrictivePhysicalintervention,beingusedinordertoreducerisk.Staffareencouragedtotakeaproactiveapproachbasedaroundknowledgeofindividualyoungpeopleandtheirbehavioursandwherethismaybeexhausted,differentmethodsofde-escalationareencouragedviaappropriatestafftrainingandthepromotionofpositiverelationships.Bydoingthiswewishtocreateanenvironmentwherebyallpartiesarekeptsafebutthatalsoencouragesyoungpeopletobeinvolvedintheprocessofbeingreflectiveabouttheirbehaviours.TheuseofRPIisalwaysusedasalastresortwhereothermeansofde-escalationfailandwherethedegreeofriskhasbeenappropriatelyassessed.TheuseofRPIasastrategyineventofasituationthatinvolveselevatedriskwillalwaysbedeterminedinreferenceto:theseriousnessoftheincident;therelativerisksarisingfromusingaphysicalinterventioncomparedtoanalternativestrategy;theage,culturalbackground,gender,statureandmedicalhistoryoftheyoungperson/adult.Inordertosupportyoungpeopleinself-managingtheirownbehaviourtheyhaveplentyofspacewithinthehome&theirpersonalBedroomspace,wheretheycantaketimeoutwhereyoungpeoplecan‘self-refer’inatimeofheightenedanxietyordistress.Theemphasisofusingtimeoutistoprovideaplaceofsecurityandlowdistractioninordertoaidtherecoveryprocessawayfromthegroup.Timeoutshouldalwaysbeusedviaaprocessof‘self-referral’andtheuseofthismustbeplannedandoutlinedinyoungpersonRiskAssessmentorCarePlan.BehaviourSupportandde-escalationTrainingAllstaffaretrainedinRPIandtheadoptedmethodchosenbytheorganisationisthatof‘TeamTeach’.TeamTeachisaframeworkthatencompassesarangeofapproachesandmethodstomanagechallengingbehaviour.ByusingTeamTeachweensurethatthepositivehandlingstrategiesusedwiththeyoungpeoplehavesufficientrangeandflexibilitytobeappropriateacrosstheageanddevelopmentrange.Trainingprovidedbyon-sitetutorsenablesthestaffgroupasawholetofeelmoreconfidentandcompetentintheir

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managementof"challenging”behaviour.Thehomesaimtopromotetheleastintrusivepositivehandlingstrategieswithanemphasisandpreferencefortheuseofverbalstrategiesandnon-verbalde-escalationstrategies,whichareexhaustedbeforepositivehandlingstrategiesareused.Throughregulartrainingonanannualbasisstaffareprovidedwithopenforumstodiscussanddeveloptheirpractice.TheorganisationhasanumberofTeamTeachInstructorstrainedtoanintermediatelevelandtwothataretrainedtoanadvancedlevel.Thisteamcanensurethatthereiscontinuedon-siteguidanceandsupport,whichinturnprovidesthebestpossiblepracticeonadailybasis.RestorativePracticeUnderleyGardenchildren’shomeoperatesaroundarewardandincentivebasiswhichisaimedatgivingindividualyoungpeoplethestructuralconsistencythattheyneedwithinanenvironmentthatstrivestobecaringandattentivetoindividualneeds.Theuseofdifferentincentivesforpositivebehaviourgiveseachyoungpersontheopportunitytoworktowardsachosengoal.IndividualschemescreatedbykeyworkersalongsidebothourOccupationaltherapistandclinicalpsychologistallowthatevenifayoungpersonexperiencessomedifficultiesthereisstilltheopportunitiestoachievesomedegreeofsuccessandthereforereachtheirgoal.WeatUnderleyGardenchildren’shomebelievethatrewardingacceptablebehaviourworksbetterthanpunishingundesirablebehaviour.However,sometimesitmaybenecessarytouseothermethodsofcontrolthatwillbeappropriatetotheactionorbehaviour.Forexample,ifayoungpersonhasdeliberatelydamagedanotherperson’spropertyorthefabricofthehome,theymaybeexpectedtocontributefrompocketmoney,orallowedtodojobsaroundthehomeasreparation.Whenbehaviourneedsamoreseriousresponseameasureofcontrolwillbeimposed.ThisisamoreofficialwayofdescribinganyConsequence’sthatareused.Allmeasuresofcontrolanddisciplinarymeasuresarebasedonestablishingpositiverelationshipswithyoungpeopleandarebuiltongenuineinterestfortheirwellbeing.

14. Thearrangementsmadeforchildprotectionandtocounterbullying.OurChildProtectionPolicyisdesignedtoprovideinformationandguidanceontheprocedureswhichareplacetosafeguardandpromotethewelfareofchildrenandyoungpeople.

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Concernsaboutchildprotectionshouldbedirectedthroughthe‘DesignatedSafeguardingLeads’.GrahamMcEwanandMattHuntley.Allmembersofstaffwhocarryouton-calldutiesaretrainedto‘designatedpersonstandard’inordertoensureappropriatecoverisinplaceacross24hours,365daysperyear.MembersofstaffarealsoindividuallyresponsibleundertheCumbriaLocalSafeguardingChildrenBoard’sChildProtectionProcedures.Allstaffaretrainedtosafeguardinglevel1andbeyond.CopiesofcurrentproceduresareavailableinBothOfficesintheHome.Allallegations,whatevertheirsource,arereportedbytheRegisteredManagerto:(LADO),CumbriaLocalSafeguardingChildrenBoard,ReferringAuthorityOfficers,Parents/Carers(asappropriate)Ofsted(ISA)whereappropriate.TheproceduresasspecifiedbytheCumbriaLocalSafeguardingChildrenBoardarefollowed.Allnecessaryarrangementsaretakentocarefor,supportandsafeguardanyyoungpersonresidentintheschoolinvolvedwiththeallegation.Whereamemberofstaffisinvolvedwithanallegation,appropriatesupportisprovidedthroughseniorsupervisingstaffandismanagedinlinewithorganisationalpolicy.ConfidentialcomprehensiverecordsarekeptonallChildProtectionmatters.ThesearefiledinasecurelocationandareonlyaccessiblebytheDSL’sArrangementstocounterbullyingBullyingisrecognisedasaninherentrisk.Aclearanti-bullyingpolicyisinplaceandallstaffareawareofthis.Webelievethateverybodyhastherighttobetreatedwithrespect,tobesafeandtofeelsafe.Bullyingbehaviourwillnotgoawayifitisignoredandoftenleadstomorebullying.Weencourageanyonewhofeelsbulliedtotellusorsomeoneelse.Weencourageyoungpeopletotalkabouttheirexperienceandchooseanadulttheyfeelcomfortablewithsuchas,tellingsomeonebyphoneornote,amemberofstaff,themanageroranadvocacyworkerorsocialworker.Staffwilldirectlyinterveneandchallengeanyincidentsofbullying.Thiswillbe

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managedthroughstaffawareness,riskassessments,effectivesupervisionofyoungpeopleandthefollowupofanycomplaints.Wewillsupportanyyoungpersonwhoisbullyingastheymayneedhelptostoporchangetheirbehaviourortoputthingsright.AnybullyingbyamemberofstaffinthehomestowardsayoungpersonoranadultwillbeinvestigatedaccordingtodisciplinaryproceduresandthematterwillbereportedtoSocialServices.Ayoungpersonortheirfamilyorcarermayalsochoosetomakeacomplaintviathehome’scomplaintspolicy,alternativelytheycouldapproachOfsteddirectlyon03001234666.

15. Theprocedurefordealingwithanyunauthorisedabsenceofachildfromthechildren’shome.ChildrenandYoungPeoplemissingfromthehome.Weaimtoprovidecaretoensurethatchildrenandyoungpeoplefeelsecureandsafelivingwithinourhome.Ifthereisariskthatachildoryoungpersonmayrunawayorgomissingstaffaretrainedtosupportthemtounderstandtherisksanddangers,involvedandmakethechildoryoungpersonawareofhowtoseekhelp.Ifachilddoesgomissingfromthehomesthemanagementworkwiththepoliceandthechild’sresponsibleauthorityLSCBandotherrelevantparties,todoalltheycantolocatethemandreturnthemtothehome.Whentheyreturntheyareofferedapositivewarmresponse,supportandaccesstoanindependentpersontospeakto.Caremanagement&staffaremadeawareofJointprotocolChildrenandyoungpeoplewhorunawayorgomissingfromhomeorcare.‘RunawayandMissingfromHomeandCare’(RMFHC)protocolinrelationtoCumbriaLocalAuthorityandadheretoitscontent.Wherethereisapossibilitythatachildoryoungpersonwillrunawayandgomissingordoesgomissingfromplacement,thenthechild’scareplan,alongwiththeplacementplan,shouldincludeastrategytominimisethisrisk.Thiswouldbedonethroughamulti-agencyapproachtoensurethesafetyofthechildoryoungperson.

16. Thefireprecautionsandassociatedemergencyproceduresinthechildren’shome.FireSafety

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Everystepistakentoensurethatcomprehensiveprecautionsareinplacetosafeguardandprotecttheresidents,staffandvisitorsagainsttheriskoffirewithintheservice.Wecomplywiththerelevantlegislation:FirePrecautionsAct1974,FirePrecautions(Workplace)Regulations1997,FirePrecaution(workplace)amendmentRegulation1999andBuildingRegulations2000.Wemaintainregularchecksandmaintenanceofallfiresystemsandassociatedequipmentasperlegislation.Weholdtrainingforallourstaffinfiresafetyandawarenessandencourageareportingculturebyaneasilyunderstoodconcernsreportingsystem.Evacuationsandriskmanagementofspecifichouseanditsassociatedgroupofyoungpeopleareconductedasperguidanceandlegislationandeasyreadprotocolisavailabletoallyoungpeopleandisdisplayedinprominentpositions.WehaveanannualauditconductedbyourlocalfiresafetydepartmentandalsocontractHealthyBuildings.comtodoacomprehensiveriskassessmentbi-annuallytosupportourriskmanagementprocedures.

17. ThesystemcomprisesanumberoffixedcameraslocatedaroundtheCareHomesite.AllcamerasaremonitoredfromaCentralSiteOfficeandareonlyavailabletodesignatedstaff–membersoftheSiteTeamandmembersoftheSeniorLeadershipandManagementTeam.ThesystemrunsoverthecomputernetworkandaccessisrestrictedtoinsidetheCareHomeonly(thefunctionalitytoaccessremotelyisdisabledforreasonsofsafeguarding)

SummaryofKeyPoints

• ThisCodeofPracticewillbereviewedeverytwoyears.• TheCCTVsystemisownedandoperatedbyUnderleyGarden.• TheControlroomwillnotbestaffedoutofofficehours.• TheControlRoomisnotopentovisitorsexceptbypriorarrangementandgood

reason.• LiaisonmeetingsmaybeheldwiththePoliceandotherbodies.• TheHardDrivemayonlybeviewedbyAuthorisedSchoolOfficers,ControlRoom

staffandthePolice.• ImagesrequiredasevidencewillbeproperlyrecordedonadiskfromtheHardDrive,

witnessedandpackagedbeforecopiesarereleasedtothepolice.• Diskswillnotbemadeavailabletothemediaforcommercialorentertainment.• Diskswillbedisposedofsecurelybyincineration.• AnybreachesofthiscodewillbeinvestigatedbythePrincipal.Anindependent

investigationwillbecarriedoutforseriousbreachesbyAcornCareandEducationLtd.

• BreachesofthecodeandremedieswillbereportedtothePrincipal.

ForfurtherdetailspleaserefertoUnderleyGardenCCTVPolicy

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18. Thearrangementsforthechildren’sreligiousinstructionandobservance.

Itisimportantthatyoungpeopleretaintheirculturalidentity,thusfullsupportandencouragementofreligiousobservanceinconsultationwithparentswillbegiventoachievethis.Thehomespolicyisnottoforceorpersuadeanychildtoparticipateinreligiousobservanceifitisagainsttheirwishes.Effortsaretakentoascertainthefamilyexperienceofeachchildincludingculturalfactorsintermsofmoralvalues,behaviouralnorms,lifestyleandartisticpursuits.Itisrecognisedthatsharedreligiousbelief,ethnicbackground,language,historyoreconomicbackgroundsometimesleadtosimilarculturalnormsandexpectations.Howeverstaffarecarefulnottomakeassumptionsaboutthese.IndividualCarePlansreflectcultural,religiousandethnicrequirementsintermsofcare.Cultural,racial,ethnicandreligiousexpectationsregardingthechoiceofclothes,foodandpersonalrequisitesaresupportedandactivelypromoted.Thisincludesensuringthatthereischoicewithindailymenusreflectingdifferentculturalandethnicbackgrounds,andthatchildrenhavereadyaccesstoappropriateskinandhaircareincludingmake-up.Specialdietaryrequirementswillbecateredfor,suchasHalal&Kosherfoods.Itisrecognisedthatbelongingtoaminorityinasocietybringswithitparticularstresses.Allthechildrenarehelpedtoreflectonthisastheyarehelpedtoprocessinstanceswheretheyhavefeltdifferentfromabiggergroup.Mostchildrenwholiveinourhomehaveveryacutefeelingsofbeingoutsideagroup,forvariousreasons,butparticularlybecausetheyarelivingawayfromtheirfamiliesandoutsidethemainstreamofsociety.Inadditiontothismanychildrencomeoriginallyfromfamilieswhohavefounditdifficulttofitinandhavelivedonthemarginsofsociety;theseexperiencesofbeing'outside'haveoftenbeencompoundedbymultipleplacementmovesandexperiencesofrejection.Someoftheseexperienceswillhaveethnic,religiousandculturalcomponentsandpart

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ofthetreatmentmethodologyistorecognisethevariouscomponentsoftheseexperiencesofbeingintheminority.Childrenareencouragedandgiventheopportunitytopracticecultural,religiousorethniccustomsandcharacteristicswithoutinterferenceorprejudicetoothers.Wherereligiouspracticesrequirespecialclothingorspecialdietchildrenareproperlyequippedandadviceissoughtfromeithertheyoungperson'sfamilyorlocalreligiousleaders,wherenecessary.Theyareenabledtocelebratetheirownreligiousfestivalsandassistedinunderstandingandacknowledgingthereligiousfestivalsofothers.Itisrecognisedthatitisnaturalthatsomeyoungpeoplemayexpressdoubtaboutcontinuingtheirreligiousbeliefsorpractices;whilsthavingregardfortheirwishes,itisimportantthattheyarehelpedtorecogniseanddiscusstheirchoicesandtheimplicationsfortheirrelationshipswiththeirfamilyandcommunity.Wherespecialprivacyisneededinordertoprayduringthecourseofthedayconsiderationwillbegiventohowbesttoprovidethis,whilstalsoconsideringtheimpactonotherchildrenandthegroupasawhole.

19. Thearrangementsforcontactbetweenachildandhisparents,relativesandfriends.ContactThewelfareoftheyoungpersonisparamount.Itisourbeliefthatwhenlookingafterchildrenawayfromhome,thatwheneverpossible,contactmustbepromotedandmaintainedwiththeyoungperson’sparents,relatives,friendsandnaturalcommunity.TheamountofcontactwillbesetatthePlanningMeeting,wheretheviewsofallpartiesandtheneedsoftheyoungpersonwillbeconsidered.Thecontactmaybethroughvisits,telephone,e-mailsandletters,providedtherearenorestrictions.Staffwillmonitorcontactandhelpyoungpeopletoimprovethestandardoftheircontactifappropriate.

20. Thearrangementsfordealingwithcomplaints.ComplaintsAnypersonwhohasaconcernorcomplaintisencouragedtoshareanddiscussthematterwithamemberofstaffattheearliestopportunityorspeaktotheRegisteredManager.

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Wherethepersoncontinuestobeunhappy,thehomehasaformalcomplaintsprocedureandacopyofthisisavailableonrequest.Feedbackonallcomplaintsisgivenasperpolicy.IndividualsalsohavearighttotaketheirconcernorcomplainttoOfsted.Thehome’scomplaintsproceduresaredesignedtobeclear,userfriendlyandreadilyaccessible.Theyaimtoaddressinformalaswellasformalcomplaints.Systemsthatdonotpromoteopencommunicationabout‘minor’complaintswillnotberesponsivetomajorones,andapatternof‘minor’complaintsmayindicatemoredeeplyseatedproblemsinmanagementandculturethatneedtobeaddressed.Ourcomplaintsproceduresareforyoungpeople,visitingandcontactarrangementswithsocialworkersandindependentvisitors(forchildrenlookedafter),aswellasparents,carersandadvocacyandotherservices.Thereisacomplaintsbookthatrecordsallrepresentationsorcomplaints,theactiontakentoaddressthemandtheoutcomes.Ouryoungpeopleshouldgenuinelybeabletoraiseconcernsandmakesuggestionsforchangesandimprovements,whicharetakenseriously.Allnewchildrenandyoungpeople,theirparentsandnewstaffareinformedoftheproceduresaspartoftheinductionprocess.Acopyoftheprocedureswillbesuppliedonrequesttoanyofthesepersons/organisations.Youngpeople,uponadmissiontotheschool/home,willreceiveayoungpersonfriendlycopyoftheComplaintsProcedure.TheCareWorkerwillensurethattheyoungpersonknowshow,andfeelsable,tocomplainaboutanyaspectoflivinginthehome.Noactionorreprisalwillbetakenagainstachildmakingacomplaintorrepresentation.

• ComplaintspolicyisontheUnderleyGardenwebsite.

21. Thearrangementsfordealingwithreviewsandreviewofplacementplans.ArrangementsforstatutorycarereviewsLegislationrequiresthat‘ChildrenLookedAfter’havetheirCarePlansregularlyreviewed.UnderleyGardenchildren’shomeaimstoensurethattheplacingauthoritiesfollowthe

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statutoryreviewsystem:

• firstreviewinplacementwillbeafterfourweeks

• thesecondnolaterthan3months;andregularlyevery6months

• Somereviewsaredonemorefrequentlythanthis.

Duetothecomplexneedsofsomeoftheyoungpeoplewelookafteritmightbenecessary,oncertainoccasionstoholdEmergencymeetingsuchas:

• Reviewsareformalmeetings,requiredbylaw,andtakeplaceatleasttwiceayear.Theylookattheoverallplanfortheyoungperson.Itisherethatanybigchangesinacareplanmaybedecidedupon.

• APlanningMeetingislessformalthanaReviewandtendstolookatthemoreday-to-dayarrangementsandcanbearrangedasandwhenrequired.ThemaindifferenceisthatPlanningMeetingsincludejustthosepeopleneededtolookataspecificissue(e.g.parent,youngperson,keyworkerorSocialworker).

Whateverthemeeting,thereisasystemofforms,filledinbythechair,whichhelpusasktherightquestionsandtorecordclearlywhathasbeenagreed.Theimportantthingaboutcareplanningandreviewingisthateveryone’sopinionislistenedtoinordertomakesurethatayoungpersonisreceivingthebestpossiblecareandadvice.Theyoungpeopleareencouragedtotakeaveryactivepartinthisprocessandcanchairthereviewsthemselves.Iftheywishtodothis,staffwillhelpthemprepareinanappropriateway.Youngpeople’sCarePlansareupdatedonaminimumofaMonthlybasisorasandwhenneeded.ThisisupdatedwithinputfromtheYoungperson,Keyworker,staffteam&RegisteredManager.

22. Thetypeofaccommodation,includingthesleepingaccommodation,provided,and,whereapplicable,howyoungpeoplearetobegrouped,andinwhatcircumstancestheyaretosharebedrooms.Eachyoungpersonhastheirownbedroomwithsinglelockabledoor.Theyaredecoratedandfurnishedtoahighstandard.Privacyandindependenceisencouragedthroughthehomelayout.Allcommunalspacesandbedroomsaredecoratedinneutraltonesinrecognitionoftheneedtominimisesensoryoverload.However,youngpeoplewillbeencouragedtoaddtodecorationintheirpersonalspacewhichreflectstheir

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individualpersonalityandtaste.Thereisalsoanofficewherethestaffteamusetoholdtheirpapersandfilesaswellastwoseparatestaffsleepinrooms.

23. Adescriptionofthechildren’shome’spolicyinrelationtoanti-discriminatorypracticeasrespectschildrenandchildren’srights.Anti-discriminatorypractice/supportandrightsSupport

• WeworkcloselywithfamiliesandSocialServicesdepartmentstoensureappropriatetiesandrelationshipswithrelevantandresponsiblepeoplearemaintained.

• Weoperateasystemoftransporttoandfromthefamilyhomespecifiedatkeytimesonadmissionandthroughouttheplacementtoassistthisprocess.

• Wewillworkcloselywithsocialsservicestoassistcontact/supportcontactvisitsforChildrenLookedAfter.

RightsTheHomestrictlyadheretoanti-discriminatorylegislation,policyandpracticeandactivelysupportstheviewthatyoungpeoplewillnotbediscriminatedonthegroundsoftheirculture,race,religiouspersuasion,genderandsexualityorimmigrationstatus.Staffareactivelyexpectedtodemonstratetolerance,understandingandempathywithallyoungpeopletheyworkwith.Everyattemptismadetocombatanyoccurrenceofprejudice.

• ThehomeanditsstaffteamarecommittedtoupholdingandimplementingtheUnitedNationsConventiononChildren’sRightsandtheprinciplessurroundingit.Eachyoungpersonistreatedwithrespectanddignityandvaluedintheirownright.Ourvaluesandethosarebasedonanti-oppressivepractices.

• Weactivelypromotechildren'srightsorganisationsandadvocatestocontributetosupportingthechildrenandyoungpeopleweaccommodatebyactivelyinvolvingadvocateswhereappropriateincareplanningandreviewprocesses.

• Weactivelycollatedatafromchildrenandyoungpeoplewhichcontributestotherunningofthemanagementandrunningofthehome.

• Allyoungpeopleaged16andabovewillbesubjecttoaDoLSassessment.

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24. ConclusionOurfocusedandcommittedapproach,deliveredwithinacaring,familyenvironmentprovidesaplatformfromwhichyoungpeoplecanreallyenjoytheirlivesandachieve.Eachyoungperson’scareplantypicallyinvolvesintegrated,outcome-focusedinputfromeducation,therapyandcare.Thisapproachaimstoensurethatweprovideaperson-centredwrap-aroundservicethatpromotesindividualityandchoicewhilstencouragingallyoungpeopletobethebestthattheycanbe.Makingtheprovisionfittheyoungpersonandnottheotherwayaroundisourfirstprincipleinlinewithlegislation.

25. Appendix1Importantcontacts

ResponsibleIndividual GrahamMcEwanTel:07891223386

OfstedPiccadillyGateStoreStreetManchesterM12WDTel:03001231231ChildlineTel:08001111WhistleBlowing(seeWhistleBlowingPolicy)GrahamMcEwanTel:07891223386

LADOFax: 01768 812090

• EFax: lado@cumbria.gov.uk

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• Post: LADO, Cumbria Safeguarding Hub, Skirsgill Depot, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2BQ

• Please note if you are worried that a child is at risk of immediate harm please contact the Cumbria Safeguarding Hub on 0333 240 1727 or see How to refer a child.

To speak to a LADO for advice please contact Multi-Agency Business Support Team who will take your details and ensure a LADO returns your call:

Phone 01768 812267

DesignatedSafeguardingLeadMattHuntleyTel:07583755848

26. Appendix2StaffTeam,experience&qualifications.

1 ResponsibleIndividualGrahamMcEwanAdvancedDiplomainResidentialCareandEducation,MA(ed),DesignatedSafeguardingLead,Saferrecruitment.Ihaveworkedinchildren’sservicesanddayandresidentialspecialschoolsfor30years,atvariouslevelsandwithinseniorleadershipteams.FundamentallyIbelievethatchildrenshouldbekeptsafe,theirwelfareprotectedandallchildrenandyoungpeoplehaveanentitlementtothehighestqualitiesofcareandeducation.

2 InterimRegisteredManagerChrisKirkbrideNVQLevel3workingwithchildrenandyoungpeople,workingtowardslevel5Diplomainleadershipandmanagement,EmergencyFirstAid,Intermediate/AdvancedTeamTeach,DesignatedSafeguardingOfficer.7yearsworkingwithlookedafterchildrenwithspecialneedsandhasbeendedicatedtoachievingthehigheststandardsofperson-centredcareforchildrenandyoungpeople.Ihaveheldamanagementroleforthelast18monthsandworktoandonlyexpectthehighestofstandardswhensupportingchildrenandyoungpeople,byadoptingapersoncentredapproach.

3 DeputyManagersx3MattHuntley

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NVQLevel3workingwithchildrenandyoungpeople,NVQLevel3TeachingandLearning,AdvancedTeamTeachInstructor,DesignatedSafeguardingLead,3DayFirstaidatworkcertificate,Supervisionandsupportingstaff.Workingtowardslevel5Diplomainleadershipandmanagement.Ihaveover13years’experienceworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeoplewithspecialneedsinboththecareandeducationsetting.Ihavebeendedicatedtoachievingthehigheststandardsfortheyoungpeopleandmodellinggoodpracticeforstaffleadingtopositiveandpersoncentredoutcomesforall.MarkLaneNVQlevel3workingwithchildrenandyoungpeople,NVQlevel2inleadershipandmanagement,NVQlevel2inadultcareinthecommunity,Emergencyfirstaid,intermediateandadvanceteamteach.WorkingtowardsNVQlevel5inleadershipandmanagement.Ihaveworkedinadultcarefor11yearsbeforebeginningmycareeratUnderleyGardenChildren’sHomeworkingwithchildrenandyoungpeoplewithcomplexneeds.Overthelast4yearsIhavebeenaSeniorCareWorkermanagingastaffteamandensuringtheefficientrunningoffabungalowwithinthechildren’shome.Iamcommittedtodeliveringpositiveoutcomesforchildrenandyoungpeoplewhileworkingalongsidemycolleague’stoprovideahighlevelofpersoncentredcare.ClaireHowleyNVQLevel3workingwithchildrenandyoungpeople,NVQLevel3TeachingandLearning,AdvancedTeamTeachInstructor,3DayFirstaidatworkcertificate,Supervisionandsupportingstaff.Workingtowardslevel5Diplomainleadershipandmanagement.IhaveworkedatUnderleyGardenforthelast7yearswiththelast4yearsspentasaSeniorCareWorker,duringthistimeIhavededicatedmyselftoprovidingthehigheststandardsofcaretothechildrenandyoungpeopleaswellassupportingmycolleaguesintheirdaytodayroles.Ihavebeenheavilyinvolvedinthetransitionprocessforchildrenandyoungpeopleoverthelastyearandseethisasoneofthemostimportantaspectsofmyjob.

4 Seniorcareworkersx9

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Safeguardinglevel1and2TeamTeachTrainedFirstAid

5 Careworkersx59NVQL3,workingwithchildrenandyoungpeopleorworkingtowards,Safeguardinglevel1,TeamTeach,FirstAid.