POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
The arrangements for promoting contact between children and their families and friends
We agree contact arrangements with families. This can look and feel very different for each young person due to each circumstance being unique. Young people’s wishes and feelings are taken into account, as well as the wishes of parents/carers/placing authorities and these are recorded in the young person’s care plan and a written record is kept. Young people can use various forms of communication including phone calls, letters, emails, VoIP such as Skype, support with family trips or home visits. This is fully discussed as part of admission process and is regularly reviewed.
We know how important it is for young people’s wellbeing to stay in contact with parents, family, friends, their community and their culture.
The young person’s Key Worker leads on ensuring contact is maintained. Contact arrangements are recorded in the young person’s care plan. If there are legal restrictions on contact this will be recorded in the young person care plan and the Registered Manager will ensure all staff are made aware of these.
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