3 Child’s needs The accommodation is in a state of disrepair, carers are unmotivated to address this and the child has suffered accidents and secondary to adults. potentially poor health as a result. The look is bare and possibly dirty/smelly and there are inadequate amenities such as beds and bedding, a dirty toilet, lack of clean washing facilities and the whole environment is dirty and chaotic. The accommodation smells of damp and there is evidence of mould. 4 Child’s needs not The accommodation is in a dangerous state of disrepair and this has caused a number of accidental injuries and poor health for the considered child. The look is dirty and squalid and there is a lack of essential amenities such as a working toilet, showering/bathing facilities, inappropriate and dirty bed and bedding and poor facilities for the preparation of food. Faeces or other harmful substances are visible, and house smells. The accommodation smells strongly of damp and there is extensive mould which is untreated and the carer is hostile to advice about the impact of the home circumstances on child’s well Comments and actions Proposal for support/change Changes at first review- Further action- 1 Child focused care Child has stable home environment without too many moves (unless necessary). Carer understands the importance of stability for giving. child. 2 Adult focused care Child has a reasonably stable home environment, but has experienced house moves/ new adults in the family home. Carer recognises that this could impact on child, but the carer’s personal circumstances occasionally impact on this. giving. 3 Physical Care Child’s needs secondary Child does not have a stable home environment, and has either experienced lots of moves and/or lots of adults coming in and out of the home for periods of time. Carer does not accept the importance of stability for child. to adults. Stability of housing 4 Child’s needs not Child experiences lots of moves, staying with relatives or friends at short notice (often in circumstances of overcrowding leading to children sleeping in unsuitable circumstances). The home has a number of adults coming and going. Child does not always know considered these adults who stay over. Carer is hostile about being told about the impact on child of instability. Comments and actions Proposal for support/change
3 Child’s needs secondary to adults. The accommodation is in a state of disrepair, carers are unmotivated to address this and the child has suffered accidents and potentially poor health as a result. The look is bare and possibly dirty/smelly and there are inadequate amenities such as beds and bedding, a dirty toilet, lack of clean washing facilities and the whole environment is dirty and chaotic. The accommodation smells of damp and there is evidence of mould. 4 Child’s needs not considered The accommodation is in a dangerous state of disrepair and this has caused a number of accidental injuries and poor health for the child. The look is dirty and squalid and there is a lack of essential amenities such as a working toilet, showering/bathing facilities, inappropriate and dirty bed and bedding and poor facilities for the preparation of food. Faeces or other harmful substances are visible, and house smells. The accommodation smells strongly of damp and there is extensive mould which is untreated and the carer is hostile to advice about the impact of the home circumstances on child’s well Comments and actions Changes at first review- Proposal for support/change Further action- Physical Care Stability of housing 1 Child focused care giving. Child has stable home environment without too many moves (unless necessary). Carer understands the importance of stability for child. 2 Adult focused care giving. Child has a reasonably stable home environment, but has experienced house moves/ new adults in the family home. Carer recognises that this could impact on child, but the carer’s personal circumstances occasionally impact on this. 3 Child’s needs secondary to adults. Child does not have a stable home environment, and has either experienced lots of moves and/or lots of adults coming in and out of the home for periods of time. Carer does not accept the importance of stability for child. 4 Child’s needs not considered Child experiences lots of moves, staying with relatives or friends at short notice (often in circumstances of overcrowding leading to children sleeping in unsuitable circumstances). The home has a number of adults coming and going. Child does not always know these adults who stay over. Carer is hostile about being told about the impact on child of instability. Comments and actions Proposal for support/change
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