Service Description: This service aims to provide residential accommodation for children up to 18 years of age who cannot live who cannot live at home or require specialist provision. Prior to a placement in residential accommodation there will be assessment of need undertaken in conjunction with the young person and their family, social workers and residential staff. The results of this assessment will be considered by a Multi – Agency Panel that meets once every 6 weeks. The Panel is very careful when looking at options and considering what is in the best interests of the child & their family.
Also known as:- Children's Homes
Answer: We will check that the Residential Home or School is registered with the National Care Standards Commission to ensure they conform to regulations and standards. All registered Homes and Schools have to meet national minimum standards in terms of planning, quality of care, complaints and protection, care and control, the environment, staffing and management and administration (linked to National Care Standards Commission Web Site). If your child is Looked After, the allocated Social Worker has a responsibility to visit the home at least once every 3 months. If your child is placed in Residential School by the Local Education Authority there is an annual Review to consider the progress your child is making.