Accommodation for young people on their route to independence
This package rests heavily on outcome-based post 18 preparation. Natalie’s Lodge adheres to Ofsted new regulations and Quality Standards for Supported Accommodation.
Measured Outcomes
- Feeling safe and secure
- Building positive and trusting relationships with their staff team
- Being able to cook and clean
- Independent travel training
- Understanding positive friendships
- Feeling empowered to explore their own beliefs and identity
- Budgeting skills
- Knowing who to contact for further support
- Accessing education, training, or employment
- House safety training
- How to create a CV
- Understanding household bills and tenancy agreements
- Understanding how to take care of a home
- Listen and respond to children’s wishes, feelings, and views
- Support and prepare care leavers to make a smooth and effective transition to adulthood
The homes Statement of Purpose outlines the foundations of the placement, how the home is run and how we measure outcomes. On arrival, the young person will be provided with a welcome pack, young person’s guide booklet and a future skills programme work book. This cohort of young people will be aged between 16-18 years and be assessed by the placing authority as ready for the transition towards independent Living.