South Tees Home Support Service

The service has been developed and designed in line with the principles and values that underpin Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. This ensures that children and young people who use the service can live as full a life as possible and achieve the best possible outcomes. The principles reflect the need for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism to live meaningful lives that include control, choice, and independence. Children and young people using the service receive planned and co-ordinated person-centred support that is appropriate and inclusive for them.

Risks to children and young people were assessed and measures had been identified to reduce those risks identified. Robust recruitment procedures reduced the risk of unsuitable staff being appointed.

Care plans were comprehensive and reviewed regularly. Children and young people had their care and support needs met by sufficient numbers of suitably trained staff. Staff were supported through regular supervision and team meetings.

Children and young people were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice. The staff team ensured children and young people's rights were respected.

A range of play, social and recreational activities were provided within the community, the service base and family homes. Staff worked closely with other services to support young people on their transition into adulthood. Relatives knew how to complain if required but told us they had not needed to do so.

Quality assurance systems had been used to identify which aspects of the service worked well and where improvements may be needed.

The service applied the principles and values of Registering the Right Support and other best practice guidance. These ensure that children and young people who use the service can live as full a life as possible

and achieve the best possible outcomes that include control, choice and independence. The outcomes for the children and young people using the service reflected the principles and values of Registering the Right Support by promoting choice and control, independence and inclusion.