Referrals

Our referrals process

Before a young person moves to Budwood, we strongly encourage them to visit the accommodation and meet key support staff whenever possible. Ideally, the manager should have attended a previous Looked After Child (LAC) statutory review or Professionals Meeting to inform the child’s support team about the services and assistance that will be provided. This allows for thorough scrutiny and reflection on whether the accommodation is suitable to meet the young person’s needs.

A detailed referral and risk assessment from the Local Authority are required before placement. While emergency admissions are accepted, they are contingent upon a risk assessment and suitability of the match with other residents in the home. Upon receiving a referral, Budwood will conduct its own matching risk assessment.

Upon admission, a safe care plan and contract of expectations will be created in collaboration with the young person. We will also require a copy of the young person’s Care Plan, as stipulated by the Care Planning, Placement, and Case Review (England) Regulations 2010.

For young people aged 16 and above, Budwood will obtain a copy of their Pathway Plan or work with the Local Authority and the young person to develop the plan together. This plan will be reviewed with the Local Authority within 28 days of the move, again after three months, and then six months thereafter, or as needed. The Placement Plan will also be reviewed and updated as necessary.