ENJOY AND ACHIEVEMENT STANDARD POLICY & PROCEDURE

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1 ENJOY AND ACHIEVEMENT STANDARD POLICY & PROCEDURE Status: Approved Review date: Page 1 of 13

2 Policy Control/Monitoring Version: 1.0 Approved by: (Name/Position in Organisation) Date: Accountability: (Name/Position in Organisation) Chief Executive, Percy Hedley Foundation Author of policy: Barbara Bolam (Name/Position in organisation) Head of Residential Services Date issued: August 2015 Revision Cycle: Annual Revised (Date): August 2016 Target audience: All staff within Children & young People s Residential Services Amendments/additions Replaces/supersedes: All previous residential policies and procedures Status: Approved Review date: Page 2 of 13

3 Associated Policies: (insert hyperlinks) Associated National Guidance The Quality and Purpose of Care Standard Children s Wishes and Feelings Standard Education Standard The Health and Well-being Standard The Positive Relationships Standard The Protection of Children Standard The Leadership and Management Standard The Care Planning standard The Children s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 Promoting the Health and well-being of Looked After Children Working Together to Safeguard Children 2015 The Children Act 1989 Guidance and Regulations March 2010 Document status This document is controlled electronically and shall be deemed an uncontrolled documented if printed. The document can only be classed as Live on the date of print. Please refer to the staff login section of the internet for the most up to date version. Equality Impact Assessment This document forms part of Percy Hedley s commitment to create a positive culture of respect for all staff and service users. The intention is to identify, remove or minimise discriminatory practice in relation to the protected characteristics (race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age, religious or other belief, marriage and civil partnership, gender reassignment and pregnancy and maternity), as well as to promote positive practice and value the diversity of all individuals and communities. As part of its development this document and its impact on equality has been analysed and no detriment identified. Status: Approved Review date: Page 3 of 13

4 Version Control Tracker Version Number Date Author/ Title Status Comment/Reason for Issue/Approving Body Roles & Responsibilities The following roles will have specific areas of responsibility for this policy:- (add/delete as appropriate) Role Responsibility Chief Executive Director of Human Resources Department Head of Service/Head of department Overall responsibility to ensure this policy conforms to current guidelines and best practice. Ensuring resources and infrastructure are available to allow its implementation. To achieve a safe working environment which includes Safe storage of medicines, correct documentation and safe administration. Ensure effective implementation of this policy. Ensure a current list of all policies is available to all staff. Review dates of policy reviews and notify accountable person of policy. Ensure effective implementation of this policy. Ensure a current list of all policies is available to all staff. Review dates of policy reviews and notify accountable person of policy. Training Development Officer Support line managers to develop training needs analysis and develop training plan for staff identified as requiring training. Procure and evaluate training and development to enable staff to provide safe care with medication. Provide an overview to the exec team on current position of training and development across the organisation. Quality Manager Provide framework for audit of medication policy and compliance. Provide audit report to Board. Monitor effectiveness of this policy with senior management team. Raise awareness of non-compliance with Head of Service. Health and Safety Manager Monitor incidents and complaints and near misses in relation to this policy. Report to audit committee. Provide risk assessment training to staff to support this policy. Status: Approved Review date: Page 4 of 13

5 CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Purpose 3. Scope 4. Principles 5. Definitions/abbreviations 6. Monitoring and Compliance 7. Placement Plan/Personalised Care Plans 8. Leisure and social opportunities 9. Celebration / events 10. Community based activities 11. Achievements 12. Children/young people s meetings 13. Monitoring / review Status: Approved Review date: Page 5 of 13

6 1. Introduction All children/young deserve the best experiences in life from excellent parenting which promotes good health, keeping safe and good educational attainment, to a wide range of opportunities to develop their talents and skills in order to have an enjoyable childhood and successful adult life. Children will only achieve their potential through the ambition and high expectations of all those involved in their lives (Care Planning, Placement and Case Review March 2010). 2. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all children/young people accessing residential services are offered a wide range of leisure and social opportunities that are tailored to meet their individual complex needs and that appropriate support is given to develop personal interests. We would like children/young people to have a love for life where they can thrive and develop. 3. Scope This policy will apply to employees working within Children s & Young People s Residential Services and employed by the Foundation under a contract of employment. This document will be made available to all employees who are engaged in Residential Services who will then be expected to familiarise themselves with the principles covered within this policy. Status: Approved Review date: Page 6 of 13

7 4. Principles The guiding principles of the policy are:- Provide a happy, healthy nurturing home from home environment which is attractive, comfortable, safe and secure and enables children/young people to thrive and reach their maximum potential in life. Children/young people will be encouraged to develop a positive self view, and emotional resilience. To broaden children/young people s interests in and out of the home that could form the basis of life long pursuits. 5. Definitions / abbreviations Care Plan Personalised Care Plan EHC Plan A record of the health and/or social care services that are being provided to a child/young person A service care plan which clearly identifies children/young people s needs and how those needs will be met by the service. An EHC Plan details the education, health and social care support that is to be provided to a child/young person who has SEN or a disability. This is drawn up by the local authority after and EHC needs assessment of a child/young person 6. Monitoring & Review Overall responsibility for the operation of the policy and procedure lies with the Registered Manager / Head of Residential Services. The effectiveness of the policy and procedure will be formally reviewed and monitored as a minimum on a 12 month basis to ensure that it continues to meet the requirements of The Foundation, the specific service area and that it reflects best practice and statutory legislation as appropriate. Status: Approved Review date: Page 7 of 13

8 7. PLACEMENT PLAN / PERSONALISED CARE PLAN GUIDANCE During the introduction to residential services the placing authority social worker, child/young person/parents/carers will contribute to the placement plan and personalised care plan of the home. Clarity and transparency in completing the care plans is essential, in order that it is understood by the child/young person, is based at their level of ability and understanding, using their preferred method of communication and others who play a significant role in their life. The care plan should: Describe the identified developmental needs of the child and the support and services that would be required. Specific, achievable, child-focused outcomes and how progress will be measured. Identify realistic strategies and specific actions to bring about the changes necessary to achieve the planned outcomes; PROCEDURE: Following the completion of relevant care plans staff / keyworker will provide children/young people with a wide range of opportunities where they can be actively involved in the planning process to enjoy and achieve, pursue individual hobbies and interests. This could be during:- 1/1 keyworker sessions Day to day conversations with staff / keyworker / peers Children/young people s meetings within the home During the review process Status: Approved Review date: Page 8 of 13

9 8. LEISURE AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES GUIDANCE Children/young people accessing residential / short break care services will be provided with a wide range of leisure and social opportunities that are tailored to meet their individual complex needs taking into account their preferences, likes and dislikes. The home has a weekly activities plan in place which will be completed in consultation with children/young people and the staff team. The home has a What shall I do today indoor / outdoor activities book in place which is in photographic and symbol format and based at children/young people s level of ability and understanding. The indoor activity book includes: Art / craft / cutting sticking / painting Cooking Clubs Music groups Table top games Theme Nights Rebound / Hydrotherapy Life skills IT / technology Pamper Nights / Disco The outdoor activity book includes: Accessing various methods of transport. This includes the ferry, metro train, local bus and mini bus. Cinema Bowling Metro Centre / shopping Walks in the local community and wagon ways / Outdoor play/parks Sport / leisure centres Status: Approved Review date: Page 9 of 13

10 Swimming BOCCA / wheelchair football Parks Eating in a variety of food outlets Youth clubs 9. CELEBRATION EVENTS - PROCEDURE Celebration events will be based on the children/young people s meeting agenda for discussion. This will encourage all children/young people to participate and plan for these special events. This will include celebrating: Special birthdays New Year Valentine s Day Shrove Tuesday (Pancake day) Chinese New year St Patrick s day Easter Halloween Bonfire Night Christmas Regular Them Nights will also take place throughout the year. This will include developing children/young people s knowledge of different cultures. On these nights we will do food tasting, dressing up, listening to music and art and craft activities. All evidence will be held on file for inspection purposes. Status: Approved Review date: Page 10 of 13

11 10. COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITES Children/young people will be encouraged to explore and access the local community and beyond. This will be achieved by: Accessing leisure centres/ Youth /swimming/clubs Food outlets Walking/cycling Accessing various modes of transport Restaurants/shops Attending local fairs/galas/places of worship (if appropriate) Children/young people who express an interest will be supported in getting travel cards and leisure passes. 11. ACHIEVEMENTS GUIDANCE Within residential services celebration of achievement plays a key part in raising the aspirations of all children/young people no matter how big or small. All staff members have an important role to ensure they provide a rich enabling environment that will enable children/young people to do this. PROCEDURE An achievement board is in place to celebrate children/young people s achievements within the home on a daily basis by staff members. This is completed with photographs and symbols and based at children/young people s level of ability. Achievements will include: Making independent choices Sharing / turn taking Being kind to one another Positive behaviour Progress in life skills Effective communication Status: Approved Review date: Page 11 of 13

12 All daily achievements will be recorded in children/young people s daily notes. Parents/carers will also be informed. 12. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLES MEETINGS Children/young people will be encouraged and supported to attend the children/young people s meetings. There will be an agenda in place which will give all children / young people the opportunity to contribute. The purpose of these meetings are so that children/young people are actively encouraged to participate in the running of the home, to give their views about the service that they receive and how we can make improvements. Items to be included on the agenda:- Menu Children/young people s guide Outings / Activities Any special requests Advocacy Health & Safety items If children/young people have difficulty communicating verbally we will always ensure that an appropriate communication tool is in place. All staff members have received training in a range of communication methods and have additional qualifications, for example BSL. Minutes will be taken of the meeting held and any actions identified will have timescales attached and who will follow up the actions. This will be reviewed at the next meeting. Status: Approved Review date: Page 12 of 13

13 13. Monitoring & Review Overall responsibility for the operation of the procedure lies with the Head of Residential Services. The effectiveness of the procedure will be formally reviewed and monitored as a minimum on an annual basis to ensure that it continues to meet the requirements of The Foundation, the specific service area and that it reflects best practice and statutory legislation as appropriate. The below table outlines the monitoring and compliance requirements of the procedure: Element Monitored E.g Adherence to policy Lead Person Policy Author Tool Frequency Reporting Arrangement Lead Person - Act on Recommendation Lead Person Dissemination of Lessons Learned Audit Annually Policy Author Policy Author Status: Approved Review date: Page 13 of 13