Seashell supports families by providing short breaks and respite care in our fully adapted, home-from-home residential housing. We offer breaks from one or two nights per week or for longer periods, depending on the specific care needs of each individual.
We are delighted to share the news that following its most recent Ofsted inspection, Seashell Children’s Short Breaks has been rated as an outstanding care service!
Jenny Ritchie, Registered Manager of Children’s Short Breaks said: “We are over the moon to have achieved an outstanding grading for our second short break inspection. We were able to evidence to our inspectors that we are outstanding in terms of progress and outcomes for the children, safeguarding and leadership and management. The team work very hard and have built strong relationships with the children and their families and this is evident in the day to day interactions. We have taken great pride in advocating for the children and families and aspire to retain this level of judgement. Short breaks is a vital service to many families and we remain committed to delivering high standards of care in addition to fun and diverse activities showcasing our short break ethos.”
Excerpts from the report…
Children benefit from receiving highly individualised care and support during their short break, which meets their identified and emerging needs. Planning and introduction to the home is exceptionally well carried out. This is through discussion with parents and professionals and, wherever possible, by gaining the views of the children involved.
Children experience a wide range of opportunities which enable them to take part in activities they enjoy, both in the home and the community. For example, children not only have access to the on-site swimming pool and leisure facilities, but they also use local leisure facilities, which helps them gain additional confidence and skills.
The manager makes sure there is open communication with parents, social workers and other professionals. One parent said, “Staff are excellent at keeping me informed of how my child is when she is at the home. They ring and email every time she stays, and this provides me with reassurance and an overview of what she has been doing during her stay. They really go above and beyond with their care and support to her and their reassurance to me.”
Children benefit from consistent care from a dedicated staff team who provide continuity of care and support.
Read the full report here
Find out more about our Short Breaks here
