CREATING CARE CHOICES LTD

3’C’S CHILDRENS HOME

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Updated April 2015

Contents

NAME AND ADDRESS OF REGISTERED PROVIDER (1.3)

NAME AND ADDRESS OF REGISTERED HOME

Staffing and Structure (1.4; 1.5)

Responsible Individual (1.4)

Registered Manager (1.4)

Support Staff (1.5)

Ethos and Philosophy : (1.1; 1.11)

Our Aims: (1.1)

Equality (1.14)

Diversity (1.21)

The Child’s Voice (1.15)

Equal Opportunities and Children’s Rights (1.27)

Anti-Discriminatory Practice in relation to Children’s Rights (1.27)

Contact (1.22)

Health (1.2; 1.12; 1.26)

Education: (1.13)

Recreation: (1.2; 1.14)

Key policies-

Safeguarding/Child Protection (1.17)

Children’s Behaviour: (1.16)

Physical Intervention (1.16)

THE HOME (1.2; 1.8; 1.22; 1.25; )

Caring for children(1.8, 1.9)

Who can 3C’s offer a place to? (1.8)

Placement Options

52 Week care: (1.9)

Short break: (1.9)

Emergency placements (1.9)

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Fire (1.20)

Unauthorised Absences (1.18)

Security (1.19)

Staffing Matters(1.5)

Staffing Policy for Home (1.5)

Supervision, training and development of staff team (1.6)

Staff Training (1.6)

Staff Development (1.6)

Current Staffing Arrangements(1.5)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Complaints (1.23)

Quality Assurance

Other Useful Contacts

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE (1.7)

NAME AND ADDRESS OF REGISTEREDPROVIDER(1.3)

Creating Care Choices Ltd

38 Castle Drive

Ilford

Essex

IG4 5AE

NAME AND ADDRESS OF REGISTERED HOME

3 C’s Children’s Home

16-18 Aldersgrove Avenue

Mottingham

London

SE9 4PJ

Telephone: 0208 851 6502

Fax: 0207 6402168

Web Site:

Email:

3 C’s is regulated and inspected by OFSTED - Registration number: SC025657

Staffing and Structure (1.4; 1.5)

Responsible Individual(1.4)

Mr Harjit Singh Sanghera

Harjit has had 14 years experience within the social care sector and is the proprietor and founder of 3 C’s. He also oversees another home for elderly registered with the CQC. He has attended numerous courses in Health and Social Care including Safeguarding, understanding disabilities and Health and Safety.

Service Manager

Mr Evelyn Daniel

Evelyn has worked with children and young people in both community and residential settings. He has over 20 years experience and has worked in community youth projects before moving into residential childcare where he has been involved in setting up a number of children’s homes and semi independence projects.

Evelyn successfully completed the Caldecott College/Greenwich University Post-graduate Course in Child Development and Therapeutic Childcare. He has also successfully completed NVQ Level 5 in Operational Management with the Chartered Management Institute. While at the University of North London he gained a BSc with Upper Second Class Honours in Applied Social Science (Policy Studies).

Evelyn was invited to join the editorial board of the goodenoughcaring Journal. His expertise has been essential in the development of the Journal and is in large measure responsible for its increasing influence. He was also appointed to the board of the Child Care History Network. Evelyn is an outstanding communicator who is sought out as a speaker at conferences and seminars. He has made contributions on residential childcare to radio and television broadcasts. Evelyn is a knowledgeable author and has written a number of influential papers on residential childcare.

Support Staff (1.5)

Geethu Poulose - Support Worker

Geethu has been employed at the children’s home since 2010. She completed her general nursing diploma in India which is comparable to a BTEC/SQA Higher National Certificate or falls between NVQ3 and NVQ 4. She also has a qualification in Cardio Vascula Thorasic Nursing.

Hazel Gambiza- Support Worker

Hazel joined 3C’s as a bank staff in 2011and is now a Senior Residential Worker. Hazel has completed her Early Childhood Studies and Special Needs and Inclusive EducationShe also holds an access to HE in Health and Social Care & Early years Level 3. Hazel is very committed to the young people in her care.She has also recently enrolled to complete QCF level 3 Diploma, Working with young people.

Lotricia Shava – Support Worker

Lotricia joined 3C’s as a bank staff in 2011. This was a change of career for Lotricia after bringing her family up. She is currently completing aDiploma in Health and Social Care. This has now been completed. In the meantime, Lotricia has enrolled on many short courses such as Makaton to enhance her skills in looking after children with disabilities. Lotricia is currently also enrolled for QCF level 5 course in Leadership and Management.

Preetha– Nutritionist

Preetha joined the company the end of December 2013 and has settled well. She brings with her a nursing degree and a lot of care knowledge from previous employment. Preetha is currently enjoying her role as Nutritionist in 3C’s and is a well liked member of the team.

Ethos and Philosophy:(1.1; 1.11)

Whether or not the child is resident for 52 weeks or visiting under the short breaks scheme our ethos is to foster an atmosphere of care and support to enable and empower the child to live as independent a life as possible.

The 3 C’s Children’s residential home aims to provide a safe, loving and holistic environment for children who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities and emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

We will work in partnership with children and young people and all those with parental responsibility to achieve the best outcomes and whenever possible we aim to help and support young people to return to live with their families on either a full time or shared care basis.

If the aim is not for the young person to return home we will provide long term care until they are ready to move on to live with another family or to live independently, and continue to provide support to the individual during transition.

It is our purpose to provide services that enhance the lives of the children and young people ensuring respect, privacy, dignity and choice are integrated into everything we do.

Our Aims:(1.1)

We will

  • Give young people an opportunity to grow both socially, emotionally and physically by providing opportunities to enhance and nurture their development.
  • Provide a structured, stimulating, caring and safe environment that is free from any prejudices and which provides young people the opportunity to be listened to and to express their wishes and feelings.
  • Regularly monitor and review the young person’s progress and success within the placement.
  • Continually improve the quality of care we provide through monitoring and evaluation of our policies and procedures.
  • Provide opportunities for activities and participation in experiences which will enhance the quality of life to enable them to build stronger social networks and reduce social isolation.
  • Promote the welfare and safety of children and young people by ensuring our policies reflect how we will address and enforce anti-bullying, equal opportunities, safeguarding and complaints.

We aim to achieve this by:

  • Working with the young people and external agencies to deliver better life chances for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.
  • We believe in the principles of co-operation with the young person, family members and external agencies.
  • We believe that children and young people have a right to participate in the decisions that affect their lives.
  • We will develop a set of outcomes and an evaluation process which will enable us to monitor our services.
  • Helping and supporting young people to become more resilient so they become better citizens able to cope with the stresses of daily lives.
  • Taking measured risks and allowing the child or young person to gain life experiences and supporting them through this.

Equality(1.14)

Choices are extend to all areas of the children’s life, and we work flexibly with their wishes around food, bath and bed times. None of which is structured into a daily time or group activity. We work hard to ensure there is community cohesion with the children included in local activities, events and clubs. We believe that any thing that the children wish to achieve or participate in should be supported and steps taken to allow this to occur.

Diversity (1.21)

The staff working with the children living in the 3 C’s children’s home have a clear understanding of Diversity and our policy supporting this. The team openly works with the knowledge that it is every ones right to be cared for, and to work with difference. Thus the team recognises each child in their care and each member of staff employed with them as individuals. At no time is it acceptable for any person to discriminate against another.

We ensure an open awareness of the differing cultural and religious needs of the children in our care. This is achieved through a full diverse menu, and posters, books, and toys presented through a variety of cultural experiences.

There is an open awareness of each child’s religious backgrounds, and support is offered to enable the children to attend regular church services, meetings and clubs of their choice, as is appropriate and requested. Any religious instruction or observance will be supported.

The Child’s Voice(1.15)

Fortnightly/monthly meetings involving the children and young people will take place if appropriate for the peer group. They will discuss their ideas and suggestions for activities and things like their future menus. This meeting will offer an open forum for the children to discuss any concerns they may have about how the home runs and their involvement in this. Children are also given the opportunity to meet with their keyworker using a variety of means to determine the child’s wishes. Other relevant people in the Childs life will also be consulted as too how the child would wish to be cared for if appropriate.

There is the opportunity for all young people to express their views and feelings with symbolised cards readily available in various areas. These include symbols for Help, Cross, Sad & Happy.

Equal Opportunities and Children’s Rights (1.27)

Providing culturally specific care and support for children and young people in line with the National Care Standards, meeting their cultural, religious, racial, gender and linguistic needs. We work to empower children and young people to have knowledge of access to, and respect for their community. Supporting self identity by recognising that a young person’s ethnicity, religion, culture, sexuality and language are crucial to their self image and self -esteem. 3Cs recognises that to care for a young person with learning difficulties can be both emotionally tiring and demanding, therefore 3Cs offers an environment, where our services ensures that our staff:

  • Work to the Care Plan to ensure that the cultural identity of the young person is maintained in accordance with the young person’s and his or her family’ wishes. This involves all aspects such as diet, healthcare, education, clothing, cultural needs and sexual health needs.
  • To participate and assist in facilitating reviews, post placement and planning meetings and furnish reports for these meetings.
  • To try and stabilise young people looked after who have displayed emotional and behavioural problems.
  • To provide a planned leisure programme to broaden young people’s interest in and out of the Home
  • To provide a wide ranging programme that covers supporting young people with their Personal Education Plan, or taking them on informal trips over weekends. This could involve shopping trips in the community, interacting with adults and peers or spending time with the key worker. Staffs encourage young people to participate in doing house chores as part of their independence life skills.
  • Key workers will establish and maintain links with family members and significant people who will in turn play a significant part in the success of the care plan.
  • Staff will ensure and enable access to full time education provision, including monitoring attendance and achievement.
  • Specialist advice will be provided in conjunction with other agencies such as CAMHS and the Education Support Services, Police and Community Projects.
  • Staff will provide Risk Assessments for young people taking into consideration that there is potential risk to children getting lost or accidents.
  • We aim to ensure when planning admissions to 3Cs clear consideration is given to the mixes of children and young people due to the complexities of their needs. We take into account their ages to ensure they are compatible.
  • We will use our rota creatively to reflect a balance of experience and gender. as well as providing adequate numbers.
  • To provide adequate staff this will ensure and promote outside activities.
  • Identify a key worker for each child to ensure that individual care plans are realised.

Anti-Discriminatory Practice in relation to Children’s Rights(1.27)

Within the principle of equal opportunities, all young people have rights. Within Creating Care Choices young people have the right to:

  • Be treated with respect, as a real person whatever their age.
  • Be treated fairly whatever-their age, their race, their disability or their religion etc
  • Be listened to when people are making plans about their future.
  • Be able to go to school.
  • Be in good health
  • Be able to complain if I am unhappy or worried about something, like being bullied, abused or being picked on.
  • Be able to have an advocate who can advise and help sort out matters when their stay is not going well.
  • Be heard, particularly if the young person feels that they are being treated unfairly, are not being included in decisions about their life, if they disagree with a decisions that has been made about them and if they are feel they are being treated differently, picked on or bullied because of their race, gender, age, sexuality, disability, ethnic origin or for any other reason.
  • Be looked after by staff supporting the above rights

Contact(1.22)

3C’S welcomes and supports positive contact between a child and their family and/or any other significant person in the Childs life. In most circumstances family are welcome to visit at any time. In some circumstances family/ other visits may be supported and sanctioned by social services.

Families and visitors are expected to abide by the home policies when visiting the home and these can be made available on request.

So as not cause disappointment and ensure the child is in, it is good practice for families to notify the home staff if intending to visit.

Health (1.2; 1.12; 1.26)

  • Staff will ensure that the physical, emotional and health needs of each young person is identified and appropriate action is taken to secure the medical, dental and other health services needed to meet them.
  • Ensure that children resident in the long stay home are able to have regular health and dental check-ups and records are kept in their files.
  • Ensure that a record of medication is kept and that all medications are kept in a safe and secure storage. Staff will sign for all medication given.
  • Ensure that children and young people are provided with guidance, advice and support on health and personal care issues appropriate to their needs and wishes.
  • Provide advice and support to each young person in accordance with the young person’s age, needs, religion, culture and wishes in relation to social issues. Confidentiality is respected and literature is on display within the home to enable young people to obtain information.
  • Keep a record of all significant illnesses, accidents that occur during their placement at 3Cs.
  • Deal with personal issues of personal hygiene sensitively.
  • Ensure that health needs of young people from specific ethnic and cultural groups are understood by staff and specialist advice is sought where necessary.
  • Ensure according to Regulation 6/7 of the Children’s Act that medical examination and written health assessments are arranged for every young person placed in the home.
  • Ensure that information including the name of GP is available at the home for those children that attend for short breaks.
  • Ensure close co-operation and communication with those having parental responsibilities, health visitors, school and other specialist services to ensure that proper health care is offered to all children in our care.

Staff will follow therapeutic advice and programmes supplied by professionals and will be given appropriate training to follow this however the home does not provide direct therapeutic support.

Education:(1.13)

3Cs recognises that all children have a legal right to be educated. Registration of the Home is for the children of school age. Children are expected to attend school and be punctual. Management and staff actively encourage and support this. Escorts and transport are available as required. Any special educational needs will be supported by the management and staff team and will form part of the child’s care plan. Homework and any special needs outside school hours will be supported and facilitated by management and staff at the unit. Uninterrupted time and space will be allocated to the child for study and homework.