Decision details
Larchwood Short Break Unit Statement of Purpose 2017 - 18 and Larchwood Short Break Unit Annual Report 2016 - 2017
PDF 112 KBDecision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To approve the revised Larchwood Short Break Unit Statement of Purpose 2017 - 2018 and note the Larchwood Short Break Unit Annual Report 2016 - 2017.
Decision:
That the revised Statement of Purpose 2017 for the Larchwood Short Break Unit was approved and the Larchwood Short Break Unit Annual Report 2016–2017 was noted.
Reasons for the decision:
The compilation of the Statement of Purpose for Registered Children’s Homes is a requirement in the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards April 2015 (Department for Education).
The approved Statement of Purpose is compliant with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. These regulations place a requirement on Registered Children’s Homes to produce a Statement of Purpose under schedule 1, regulation 16. The statement of purpose should be child-focused, indicating how the home provides individualised care to meet the Quality Standards for the children in their care.
Alternative options considered:
The completion of a Statement of Purpose is a legal requirement within the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, which includes a requirement for the Statement of Purpose to be approved at least annually. As this is a legal requirement alternative options have not been considered.
Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:
None.
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: There are sufficient resources to meet the requirements of the Statement of Purpose.
Declarations: None.
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.
Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Children Young People and Learning.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Meetings
Consultees
Children's Specialist Support Team
Children's Social Care Management Team
Children Young People & Learning Departmental Management
Team
Contact: Peter Hodges, Head of Service - Life Chances Email: peter.hodges@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351532.
Publication date: 26/06/2017
Date of decision: 26/06/2017
Effective from: 04/07/2017
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