We have guidance which we can share with young people to ensure they understand how to keep themselves safe on the internet. We will make sure that the children are supervised and kept safe but will balance this with their right to send electronic communication in private. Each area has its own secure garden. We have raised beds in Pooh’s Den and Rainbow Gardens we grow fruit and vegetables. Each year we consult with the children and young people to find out what they would like to grow. We then grow some plants from seeds and others are bought at local garden centres. The children and young people are supported to tend to the plants and pick and eat the fruit and vegetables when ready for harvest. A meeting room, sleeping in room, office, and storage areas are housed on the first floor. 2.1 Quality and Purpose of Care Who We Are, What We Do and How We Do It Who We Are Furze House is run by Milton Keynes Council and was developed to meet the support needs of learning disabled children and their families living within the Milton Keynes area. We provide residential short breaks and day care. We aim to enable Milton Keynes children to remain in Milton Keynes with their family and friends We are a staff team of around 30 people who provide the management, care and cleaning and food for the home. We work with learning disabled children and young people aged between 5-19 years. What We Do We want the best for the children and young people using the service and work to ensure they are happy when they visit us. We will help them develop as people and promote independence. We recognise that each or young person is an individual with their own tastes, preferences and beliefs and will respect what each has to offer to others. We aim to provide a positive, caring environment where the children and young people feel supported and valued. We aim to enable families and carers to re-charge their batteries in the knowledge their child or young person is safe and well cared for We actively enable the children and young people to grow and develop as people and recognise and celebrate achievements. We work with children and young people who have health needs which are supported in the family home. We will meet the special dietary and feeding requirements of individual children and people We support the cultural and religious of the child and young person. We aim to be responsive and flexible in service provision so support is available at times of family difficulty.
2012 but left due to work commitments. Connie joined the team at the end of 2014. Elizabeth Abayomi Dada Residential support Worker Elizabeth has experience in the caring sector and joined Furze House in 2015. Emma Wainwright Senior Residential Worker Has completed the Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young people. Emma has been a team member for several years, initially as a relief worker and then as a permanent residential worker. Emma completed the MKC career grading to become a senior residential worker in 2014. Emem Umana Residential Support Worker Has completed the 3 Diploma in Children and Young people. Emem has been a member of the team for several years and also has experience in other aspects of social care. Emem decided she wanted to undertake children’s nursing training and now works for us in a relief capacity whilst completing her training. Simmons Residential Support Worker Gemma worked as a play leader for seven years and is currently a Play Ranger with MKC. Gemma began to work at Furze House in 2015. Janice Lucas Residential Worker NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People Janice has worked at Furze House for many years. Jo Marriot Deputy Manager Jo gained the Diploma in Social Work qualification although is no longer registered as a social worker. Jo also has a NVQ Level 4 Management. Jo has worked for many years at Furze House. Jo King Senior Residential Worker NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People Jo has worked at Furze House for many years. Karen Stephenson Senior Residential Worker NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People Karen has worked at Furze House for many years. Kerry Tarrier Residential Worker Kerry has the Diploma in Pre-School Practice and Learning support. She has many years’ experience working in childcare, social care and as a Family Support Worker. She has I have worked at Furze house as an agency worker for three years and as a permanent member of staff since February 2015. Lesley Mansell Brown Senior Residential Worker Nursery Examination Board Lesley has experience in a range of child care settings and has worked a Furze House for a number of years. Lesley is currently undertaking the Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People. Lisa Pirks Senior Residential Worker NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People Lisa has worked at Furze House for a number of years. Bass Residential Worker NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People