CARE BY OTHER ADULTS 1 2 3 4 and CARER’S ATTITUE TO CHILD 1 2 3 4 BOUNDARIES 1 2 3 4 ADULT ARGUMENTS & VIOLENCE 1 2 3 4 YOUNG CARING 1 2 3 4 POSITIVE VALUES 1 2 3 4 ADULT BEHAVIOUR 1 2 3 4 SUBSTANCE MISUSE 1 2 3 4 & UNBORN 1 2 3 4 0-2 YEARS 1 2 3 4 2-5 YEARS 1 2 3 4 SCHOOL 1 2 3 4 SPORT AND LEISURE 1 2 3 4 on
FRIENDSHIPS 1 2 3 4 ADDRESSES BULLYING 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Targeting Particular Item of Care:- Any sub area that has been identified as a concern should be considered as part of an action plan. Current Overall Score Target for change- what do you want to see change for the child – be specific Support to be provided Changes at first review Further Action 1 Physical Care
Child is provided with appropriate quality of food and drink, appropriate to their age and stage of development. Meals are organised and there is a routine which includes the family sometimes eating together Children’s special dietary requirements are always met Carer understands importance of foods Child is provided with reasonable quality of food and drink and seems to receive an adequate quantity for their needs, but there is a lack of consistency in preparation and routine. Children’s special dietary requirements are inconsistently met. Carer understands the importance of appropriate food and routine but sometimes their personal circumstances impact on ability to provide. Child receives low quality food and drink, often not appropriate to their age and stage of development and there is a lack of preparation or routine. Child appears hungry Children’s special dietary requirements are rarely met. The carer is indifferent to the importance of appropriate food for the child. Child does not receive an adequate quantity of food and is observed to be hungry. The food provided is of a consistently low quality with a predominance of sugar, sweets, crisps and chips etc. Children’s special dietary requirements are never met and there is a lack of routine in preparation and times when food is available. Carer hostile to advice about appropriate food and drink and the need for a routine. AREA OF CARE. PHYSICAL CARE. Quality of housing. Child focused care giving. Adult focused care giving. Child’s needs secondary to adults. Child’s needs not considered.
Animals are well cared for and do not present a danger to children or adults. Children are encouraged to behave appropriately towards animals. Animals look reasonably well cared for, but contribute to a sense of chaos in the house. Animals present no dangers to children or adults and any mistreating of animals is addressed. Animals not always well cared for or ailments treated. Presence of faeces or urine from animals not treated appropriately and animals not well trained. The mistreatment of animals by adults or children is not addressed. Animals not well cared for and presence of faeces and urine in living areas. Animals dangerous and chaotically looked after. Carers do not address the ill treatment of animals by adults or children. AREA OF CARE. PHYSICAL CARE. Hygiene. Child focused care giving. Adult focused care giving. Child’s needs secondary to adults. Child’s needs not considered.
The child is clean and is either given a bath/washed daily or encouraged to do so in an age appropriate way. The child is encouraged to brush their teeth and head lice, skin complaints etc are treated appropriately. Nappy rash is treated appropriately. Carers take an interest in the child’s appearance The child is reasonably clean, but the carer does not bath/wash the child regularly and/or the child is not consistently encouraged to do so in an age appropriate way. The child does not always clean their teeth, and head lice and skin conditions etc are treated in an inconsistent way. Nappy rash is a problem, but parent treats if given encouragement and advice. The child looks unclean and is only occasionally bathed/ washed or encouraged to do so in an age appropriate way. There is evidence that the child does not brush their teeth, and that head lice and skin conditions etc are not treated appropriately. Carer does not address concerns about nappy rash and is indifferent to concerns expressed by others. Carers do not take an interest in child’s appearance and do not acknowledge the importance of hygiene to the child’s wellbeing The child looks dirty, and is not bathed or washed or encouraged to do so. The child does not brush teeth. Head lice and skin conditions are not treated and become chronic. Carer does not address concerns about nappy rash and is hostile to concerns expressed by others. The carer is hostile to concerns expressed by others about the child’s lack of hygiene. AREA OF CARE. PHYSICAL CARE. Safe sleeping arrangements and co-sleeping for babies. Child focused care giving. Adult focused care giving. Child’s needs secondary to adults. Child’s needs not considered.
Carer has information on safe sleeping and follows the guidelines. There is suitable bedding and carers have an awareness of the importance of the room temperature, sleeping position of the baby and carer does not smoke in household. Carer aware of guidance around safe and recognises the importance of the impact of alcohol and drugs on safe co-sleeping. There are appropriate sleeping arrangements for children. Carer has information on safe sleeping, but does not always follow guidelines, so bedding, temperature or smoking may be a little chaotic and carer may not be aware of sleeping position of the baby. (Be aware this raises risk of cot death). Carer aware of the dangers of co-sleeping and recognises the dangers of drugs and alcohol by the carer on safe co-sleeping, but this is sometimes inconsistently observed. Sleeping arrangements for children can be a little chaotic. Carer unaware of safe sleeping guidelines, even if they have been provided. Carer ignores advice about beds and bedding, room temperature, sleeping position of the baby and smoking. (Be aware this raises risk of cot death). Carer does not recognise the importance of safe co-sleeping or the impact of carer’s alcohol /drug use on safety. Sleeping arrangements for children are not suitable and carer is indifferent to advice regarding this. Carer not concerned about impact on child. Carer indifferent or hostile about safe sleeping guidance. Sees it as interference and does not take account of beds and bedding, room temperature, sleeping position of the baby and adults smoke in the household. (Be aware this raises risk of cot death). Carer hostile to advice about safe sleeping and the impact of carer ‘s drug and alcohol on safe co-sleeping for the baby. Sleeping arrangements for children are not suitable and carer is hostile to advice regarding this. Carer not concerned about impact on child or risks associated with this, such as witnessing adult sexual behaviour.
Child focused care giving. Adult focused care giving. Child’s needs secondary to adults. Child’s needs not considered. Carer provides consistent boundaries and ensures child understands how to behave and to understand the importance of set limits. Child is disciplined appropriately with the intention of teaching proactively. Carer provides inconsistent boundaries and uses mild physical and moderate other sanctions. The carer recognises the importance of setting boundaries for the child, but is inconsistent because of own personal circumstances or difficulties. Carer provides few boundaries, and is harsh and critical when responding to the child’s behaviour and uses physical sanctions and severe other sanctions. Carer can hold child responsible for their behaviour. Carer indifferent to advice about the need for more appropriate methods of disciplining. Carer provides no boundaries for the child and treats the child harshly and cruelly, when responding to their behaviour. Carer uses physical chastisement and other harsh methods of discipline. Carer disregards or is hostile to advice about appropriate methods of discipline. AREA OF CARE. LOVE AND CARE. Adult arguments and violence. Child focused care giving. Adult focused care giving. Child’s needs secondary to adults. Child’s needs not considered.