Presented by: Ricky Sangster - Manager Nottingham City Children’s homes for Young People with Special Educational Needs. Presented by: Ricky Sangster - Manager

Wood View Wood View is an Ofsted registered children’s home providing care and accommodation for up to 4 young people aged between the 10 and 19. Wood View cares for young people of both genders. A young person that resides at Wood View and is accessing education can be given a placement until the July after their 19th birthday.

Wood View Wood View provides residential care for children and young people who have learning disabilities, which are permanent and substantial. Wood View also cares for young people with autism and associated challenging behaviours. Due to the fact that young people who have these disabilities often require support with communication, Wood View can also provide support to young people with a range of communication needs.

Key Findings from Ofsted inspection December 2017 Overall experiences and progress of children and young people. Outstanding Taking into account: How well children and young people are helped and protected - Outstanding The effectiveness of leaders and managers - Outstanding

Overview of Current Residential Provision in Nottingham City. Occupancy capacity 4 3 2 Occupancy capacity 8 4 3 11 Beckampton Road Edwards Lane Percival Road Chippenham Road Mettham Street Sherwin Road Vivien Avenue Sophie Road Bobbersmill Road Chippendale Road Marnham Drive Wood View Crocus Fields Blue – Short Term Care Black – Settled Care Purple – Semi independence Green – Disabled Children Long term Red – Short Breaks

Why are young people in Care? Residential care for children in the form of Children's Homes is available in Nottingham City to ensure that the needs of children are met when they cannot live with their own families. The reasons for being admitted into residential care could be: They are in the care of local authority subject to various types of court order. They may have a disability and both children and carers or young carers need a break (Short Breaks). They are Asylum Seeking Children and have no family or contact in this country.

Why are young people in Care? Breakdown of Foster placement. They have problems with their family and need to spend time away from the home until they are resolved. Their parents are unwell and there are no family members who can take appropriate care of the child at that time. Need 24 hour care that parents and carers are unable to provide – Disabled Children.

SEN Statement Any of the young people who live at one of our homes or have short breaks may have a Special Educational need. Not just young people with permanent and substantial disabilities. There are a wide range of levels and types of disabilities and learning needs.

Children’s Services Nottingham City’s Success? Nottingham City Council has a number of homes spread across the whole city area that can accommodate children up to 18 yrs of age or possibly 19 if in Special Educational Provision, covering all of these needs. Due to the success of the Nottingham City Residential Child Care model other homes are in development and will open within the year.

Care Plan A Person Centred Care Plan or Residential Action Plan is created by a group of experienced and knowledgeable professionals and is based on young people’s wishes and feelings balanced with what parents and professionals would regard is in their best interest. The plan is designed specifically for each individual child and explains why that child is living in a home; what is meant to happen while they are living there and what will be a successful outcome for that child at the end of their stay. The care plan is also designed to support the Special Educational needs of young people and aims, goals and outcomes should be consistent with their educational plan.

Supporting Education! Personal Education Plan Education Health Care plan (EHCP) Risk assessments (Consistent) Education Outcomes Sensory Play Education and LAC reviews Shared Goals Participation

Disabled Children – Enabling Participation Listen to verbal communication. Listen to non-verbal communication. Tools to gain views...person centred plans – MAPS and Paths etc, I’ll go first toolkit. Makaton/BSL sign. Pecs board. Observation. Gestures, play, behaviour. Risk assessment. Encourage user groups. Encourage new experiences.

Participation – Its Importance! Build service user confidence/ empowers. Quality assurance. Proves positive outcomes. Gives encouragement, control, respect. Provides self esteem, encourages independence. Ownership of outcomes. Develops the skills of service users and workers. It is the child’s right!

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