Safe Play and Welfare of Homeless Children
residing in Temporary Accommodation in North
Lanarkshire.
Background
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Initial Bid /Funding £10,000K for Safe Play and Welfare of Children in
Homeless Temporary Accommodation
Purpose
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Recognition of Significant Impact of Children
- Physical
- Development
- Education
- Health/Displayed Mental Health
- Protection
Safe Play and Welfare of Homeless Children
in Temporary Accommodation
Aim
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To minimise the impact of 100% NL Homeless Children
in terms of wellbeing indicators and protective factors by
March 2015.
Changes/Improvements
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Child Friendly Accommodation
Welcome Packs
Personal Interactive Toys and equipment, including books
Area to play and learn
Staff Awareness
Safe Play and Welfare of Homeless Children
residing in Temporary Accommodation
Aim: To minimise the impact of Homelessness on Children in terms of Wellbeing Indicators
and Protection
Measures
One to one discussions
Housing Support
Observation
Parent Survey
Multi – agency – Child
Plan
A P
S D
A P
S D
Cycle 1e:Measure impact
Cycle 1d:Multi – agency Involvement
to support/inform child’s plan
Cycle 1c:Area to Play/Interaction and
attachment with parent(s)
Cycle 1b:Welcome Packs/Equipment/Personal Toy
Cycle 1a: Safe Place to Stay/Child Friendly
Accommodation
Process Change:
Challenges
Resources
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Time and Commitment – 6 Locality Areas
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Ensuring staff on board with aim and objectives of test of change
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Refresh staffs knowledge and understanding of
- Early Years Collaborative
- Getting it Right For Every Child Principles
- Children’s Act 2014
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Support and Monitoring of staff
Other Challenges
 Time and commitment of Admin team to source supplies, process and
record outcomes
Key Learning Points
• Use Model For improvement (PDSA)
• If something is obviously not working make the change
• Never be afraid to say you have got it wrong
• Monitor and review processes
• We can make a difference by keeping the Child at the
Centre to improve outcomes in terms of wellbeing and
protection
Questions and
Answers