Decision details
Larchwood Annual Report and Statement of Purpose
Decision 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 agree the Larchwood Annual Report and Statement of Purpose
Decision:
That the revised Statement of Purpose 2020 for the Larchwood Short Break Unit is approved and the Larchwood Short Break Unit Annual Report 2019 – 2020 is noted.
Reasons for the decision:
This document fulfils the requirements of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 Schedule 1 and the Department for Education Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations including the quality standards April 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.
There is also a written and digital Childrens Guide that includes a summary of the Statement of Purpose for Children and Young people.
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 is no financial impact
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Executive Director,People
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Via the web and management meetings.
Consultees
Service users via the web. Childrens Services
Management Team and Departmental Management Team
Contact: Lou Richer, Head of Service: Children's Specialist Support Email: lou.richer@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.
Publication date: 21/09/2020
Date of decision: 14/09/2020
Effective from: 22/09/2020
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