Stepping forward together

Residential ServicesOverview

Introduction

Contents

Our Ethos p. 2

Service Overview p. 3-4

PSB Overview p. 5-6

Homes in the South p. 7-8 July House Foxtail Lodge May House

Homes in the Midlands p. 9-12 Kingfisher House Kite House The Hollies Peartree House Plumtree House Ashtree House

Homes in the North p. 13-14 Long Lea House The Chimneys Pepperberry House

Our EthosCompass Residential Services give children the opportunity to encounter normal, ordinary experiences in order to provide them with the building blocks to reach developmental milestones needed for everyday life.

Compass does not subscribe to a single theoretical or therapeutic model, but looks instead at each child and their needs. The emphasis is on individualised care and the staff to child ratio reflects this. We understand that quality relationships between the children and residential support workers are a significant feature in effecting change in children; alongside a structure of routines, clear expectations, good parenting and safe emotional and physical containment.

Compass recognises the importance of investing in and retaining good support workers; offering high quality training, frequent supervision as well as specialist independent consultation. The culture is based on family values of respect, caring, education, social and leisure pursuits and good health. These core values have enabled Compass Children’s Homes to be continually rated as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Compass however, measure success in good outcomes for the children looked after by providing a safe, caring and developmental environment for every child to achieve.

All of our homes have been rated as ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by Ofsted

We are child centred and measure success by achieving good outcomes. Quality relationships between the children and the residential support workers are a significant feature in effecting change in the children. Our staff to child ratios reflect this, allowing quality time to be spent developing significant relationships.

For more information please call:0845 561 0260

Or visit:compasschildrenshomes.com

1 2

Residential Service Overview

IntroductionOur children’s homes provide the highest quality care and substitute parenting for children who experience a range of behavioural and emotional difficulties. They are founded on the core values, experience and culture that has made Compass Fostering one of the most successful independent fostering agencies in the country.

The experience of children in our careOur homes are not institutionalised and will never be referred to as a “unit”. We take pride in the appearance of of our homes, with decoration and furnishings of a high standard. We afford children all the experiences and opportunities they need to equip them for the transition into adult life.

Children’s voices are heard and they are empowered to make decisions in the running of the home when appropriate. Creative and practical solutions are sought to ensure that care plans and protection plans are implemented fully.

Our EBD / LD / CSE Children’s Homes Provide

• 52 week care and treatment for males and females aged between 7 - 17.

• Access to a fully individualised education programme (where requested).

• Day and night support including a high adult to child ratio within the home.

• A robust 24 hour management on call support system.

• Children can expect two weeks vacation a year.

• Children will receive weekly pocket money as well as their own toiletries and clothing budget. Key workers will support children to manage these budgets.

• Access to expert consultation, assessments and therapy (where agreed).

• Family work that may facilitate a return to the family home.

3 4

Problematic Sexualised Behaviour (PSB)

Stepping Forward Intervention Programme

The Stepping Forward Intervention Programme offers a bespoke therapeutic path for young people with PSB. It enables each young person to move from needing high levels of support and supervision to enjoying safe independence in the community. Stepping Forward was developed by Mentor Forensic Services for Compass and is an attachment-based framework that focuses on goal-setting and building on strengths.

Stepping Forward recognises the importance of viewing a young person holistically, allowing intervention to be customised to the particular needs of the individual child and family, rather than adopting a ‘one size fits all’ approach.

The programme is based upon an integrated therapeutic approach that uses a range of interventions, including:• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy• Integrated Psychotherapy• Psychodrama• Mindfulness

EducationTwo of our homes provide on site education for the children and young people living there, delivered by Compass Community School. To request a school prospectus, please call us on 0845 561 0260 or visit www.compasschildrenshomes.com.

IntroductionOur therapeutic model has been specifically designed to identify and meet the therapeutic needs of children and young people who have developed Problematic Sexual Behaviour (PSB). The philosophy is to meet individual children’s developmental needs through the deliberate promotion of ordinary experiences – family values, respect, caring, education, social and leisure pursuits and good health. An emphasis is placed upon each child receiving individualised education, therapy and care within a framework and structure of routines, clear expectations, good parenting and safe emotional and physical containment.

About our specialist teamOur PSB programmes are run in partnership with Mentor Forensic Services (MFS), whose assessment and intervention with young people is underpinned by the most recent research in the field as well as extensive clinical practice. MFS was established by the leading international forensic psychologist Dr Joe Sullivan and consists of a multi-disciplinary team of highly experienced specialists.

AssessmentThe PSB assessment process is key to understanding the young person and to developing a bespoke approach that will help them. Assessments usually involve meetings with multi agency professionals, family members (where appropriate) and a review of relevant case files.

65

Homes in the South

“Young people thrive in a safe, nurturing environment where they receive outstanding care, support and guidance from a committed staff team led by a strong Registered Manager.”- 2015 Ofsted report

Hampshire

Surrey Kent

Greater LondonBerkshire

Wiltshire

West SussexEast Sussex

Berkshire

Location

West Sussex

Location

East Sussex

Child’s bedrooms

4

GenderMale & Female

Age range

7 - 17

Child’s bedrooms

6

Gender

Male & FemaleAge range

7 - 17

May House

July House

Education on site

No

Provision typeEBD

Education on site

No

Provision typeEBD

1

3

3

Location

West Sussex

Child’s bedrooms

4

GenderMale

Age range

12 - 17

Foxtail Lodge

Education on site

No

Provision typePSB

2

2 1

7 8

Homes in the Midlands

Location

West Midlands

Location

West Midlands

Child’s bedrooms

4

GenderMale & Female

Age range

7 - 17

Child’s bedrooms

5

GenderMale & Female

Age range

7 - 17

Kite House

The Hollies

Education on site

No

Provision typeEBD

Education on site

No

Provision typeEBD

Location

West Midlands

Child’s bedrooms

3

GenderMale & Female

Age range

7 - 17

Kingfisher House

Education on site

No

Provision typeEBD

1

2

3

Shropshire

Heref

Sta�s

WestMids

NorthantsWarksWorcs

Leicestershire

NottsDerbys

32

1

“Staff are persistent and relentless in their approach. They do not give up on the children in their care. They have their well-being at the centre of all they do.”- 2016 Ofsted report

9 10

Homes in the Midlands

Location

Herefordshire

Child’s bedrooms

3

GenderMale & Female

Age range

8 - 17

Peartree House

Education on site

No

Provision typeCSE

4

Location

Herefordshire

Child’s bedrooms

3

GenderMale & Female

Age range

8 - 17

Plumtree House

Education on site

No

Provision typeCSE

5

Location

West Midlands

Child’s bedrooms

3

GenderMale & Female

Age range

8 - 17

Ashtree House

Education on site

No

Provision typeLD

6

Shropshire

Heref

Sta�s

WestMids

NorthantsWarksWorcs

Leicestershire

NottsDerbys

6

54

“Young people develop trusting relationships with staff and feel safe and secure. One young person said ‘the best things about the home is that I am loved.’ ”- 2015 Ofsted report

11 12

Homes in the North

Location

West Yorkshire

Child’s bedrooms

5

GenderMale

Age range

12 - 17

The Chimneys

Education on site

Yes

Provision typePSB

2

Location

West Yorkshire

Child’s bedrooms

5

GenderMale

Age range

12 - 17

Long Lea House

Education on site

Yes

Provision typePSB

1

Location

East Cheshire

Child’s bedrooms

5

GenderMale & Female

Age range

7 - 17

Pepperberry House

Education on site

No

Provision typeEBD

3

“Young people feel listened to and develop trusting relationships with staff. They increasingly take responsibility for their actions and learn both practical and emotional skills for the transition into adulthood.”- 2015 Ofsted report

Greater Manc

Lancashire

North Yorks

East Yorks

South YorksLincs

West Yorks

Cheshire

Sta�s

Derbys Notts

Shropshire

North Wales

1 2

3

13 14

For more information call us on 0845 561 0260

Or visit:compasschildrenshomes.com

Stepping forward together