Referrals

Weekly, midway, risk assessment and the final Parenting assessment are all written by qualified Social Workers.

Our staff are present in communal areas at all times, including waking nights, audio monitors are in use at all times. We only use CCTV over the feeding chair and cot when risk is evidenced, as CCTV does not protect children.

Referral form, any recent assessments, Letter of Instruction.

The Placement Planning meeting will be held on the day of arrival, We have a review at the end of week 1, midpoint week 7 and at week 10 there is a transition/extension meeting, to ensure the smooth running of the placement. You are welcome to visit the placement, but we can facilitate virtual meetings if required.

Day 1 – Placement planning

Week 7 – Midpoint review

Week 10 – Transition/Extension meeting

Week 13– Final Parenting assessment

You will be kept up to date of any worries we have

At the same time as family are placed, to ensure we are all clear of the worries

13 weeks, we have found especially for Parents coming straight from hospital the first week is a bit of a blur, so in order to give our parents the best opportunity the first week is all about the practical, registering baby, applying for benefits, registering with GP & Health Visitor, food and essentials shopping. We also complete a Learning style assessment with Parents to best understand how they learn.

Here are some images and you can see more on our parents page.

Yes 2 hours a week are included, and we can offer further support if required. We have a Garden room available should there be low concerns or there are a number of local places.