Location Assessment Should Be Kept Under Review and Amended to Take Into Account Any New Risks As These Are Identified

Location Risk Assessment

Registered Manager

Roy Boulton

Updated 21.05.19

CONTENTS

A. Introduction - Legislative Background. Our Responsibility

B. Description of the Home.

C. Location of the Home.

D. Heysham House: Risk and Risk Management Heysham Home Security: Risks and Risk Management. Heysham Village: Risk and Risk Management. Security Risk Assessment Table. The Barrows: Risk and Risk management. Location Risk Assessment Table. Morecambe Bay: Risk and Risk Management. Location Risk Assessment Table. Lancaster: Risk and Risk Management. Location Risk Assessment Table.

E. Places of Worship.

F. Public Transport and Route Locations.

G. Education and Supporting Education. Other Care Providers HI. Health Care Services.

JK. Further identified Risks and Managing Strategies to Support in Minimising Risks.

L. L.1 Heysham: Identified resources to support children. L.2 Morecambe: Identified resources to support children. L.3 Lancaster: Identified resources to support children. L.4 Salt Ayre: Identified resources to support children. L.5 Pine Lake: Identified resources to support children. L.6 Surrounding area: Identified resources to support children.

M. Heysham area: Crime statistics. Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD Charts) for Lancaster and its districts including Morecambe and Heysham. N. Morecambe area Crime statistics.

O. Lancaster area Crime statistics.

PQ. Consultations with identified services and agencies (Log).

R. Questionnaire’s.

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Introduction – Legislative Background

All children, whether they are looked after or with their parents, need to feel safe in the area surrounding their home. Just as any parent would want to their child to live in a safe area so too will the local authorities who place children into a children’s home. Public and media attention has focused on the physical environments of children’s homes. However, it is not always straightforward to define a ‘safe’ area. Location safety can change rapidly and may depend on the vulnerabilities of particular children. Indeed, some individual children may themselves heighten risks in an area if they have particularly risky behaviours.

A home may be located in an area with some local risks, and still be ‘safe’ if these are managed well, arrangements are made to keep children safe and placement decisions take account of these risks. Consideration of risks in a local area and what steps should be taken to mitigate these should be part of the care planning and placement decision process. Placing social workers should be responsible for assessing local risks and making judgments about safe locations before placing the child. The availability of support and services in the local area (e.g. education, health, CAMHS), as well as risk factors, should be considered before the placement is made. There has been in the past a lack of clarity about who must take responsibility for ensuring children’s homes are located safely – including the roles of placing LAs, host LAs, LSCBs and providers themselves.

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Our Responsibility at Heysham House

Better equipping the children’s home’s staff members to make judgments about local risks, manage challenging behaviour and keeping children safe is an important element. Workforce training, support and knowledge is therefore critical to the success in running a safe home. It is acknowledged that there are limitations of mapping in capturing a ‘dynamic picture’ but considerations such as crime mapping could play a useful part in the wider assessments of risk. The home’s location assessment should be kept under review and amended to take into account any new risks as these are identified. The annual update will need to be proportionate and will not usually need to be carried out at the level of the initial assessment. Ofsted inspectors may take into account the quality of an existing home’s manager’s location assessment when evaluating the effectiveness of the home’s approach to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare. It will be essential to talk with children in the home’s care about the quality of life in the area to establish whether they feel safe and how to manage any risks they identify. Children will also be able to offer homes’ managers valuable insights about the quality of local services.

Regulation 46 of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 places this statutory requirement, discussed above, on children’s homes to review the suitability of their location on an annual basis.

46.— (1) The registered person must review the appropriateness and suitability of the location of the premises used for the purposes of the children’s home at least once in each calendar year taking into account the requirement in regulation 12(2)(c) (the protection of children standard).

(2) When conducting the review, the registered person must consult, and take into account the views of, each relevant person

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Description of the Home

Heysham House was registered as a children’s home on the 8th January 2016. Heysham House is a detached property within a residential neighbourhood; it has 5 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 5 children both boys and girls from the ages of 11-18. All bedrooms remain as single child occupancy with the children having a key to their own bedroom and the staff as a team having sets of master keys to access all areas of the home. The children may have emotional, behavioural and social difficulties and the children’s home is fully regulated by OFSTED. The children’s home accommodates children 365 days of the year via 52-week placements, dependent on their individual circumstances surrounding educational needs and the contact plans in place.

The mix of children within the home allow social interactions and independent growth and provides support and opportunities for the child placed. Within the home and surrounding areas, the children can socialise via social structured activities and during free time dependent on their level of independence and risk assessment.

The Home is located on the outskirts of Heysham village, that being approximately 4 minutes from the A683.The north face of the house is overlooking a local cricket club, this has the large cricket field and a social club owned by the cricket community of Heysham. The south side of Heysham House is an open garden attached to for the children to enjoy the facilities and the safe space. There are fences surrounding the garden providing appropriate boundaries for the local residents/neighbours that also live in the community surrounding Heysham house.

The east side of Heysham House leads you on an incline up Berwick Way, this route comprises of residential properties leading to School Road; again, another residential area. Taking School Lane to the left has a primary school situated surrounded by residential houses, taking School Lane to the right will lead towards the A683.

The village of Heysham is situated on the outskirts of Morecambe Bay and close to the City of Lancaster. These areas have the facilities to provide the children with opportunities that will support their interest and hobbies offering a variety of venues to allow the children to engage with the communities that also surround them. Recreational clubs such as air cadets, football, cricket, rugby clubs, equine centres and a variety of fitness and fun activities are available at Salt Ayre leisure centre. Dancing, drama and singing classes are also available within the local community. A little further afield are opportunities at Pine Lake and the Lake District to support orienteering, water sports and walking clubs for children that have a desire to explore more outdoors activities.

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Location of the Home

The home is located on Berwick Way; a quiet street that drops down to a small community of houses to the left and right of the home. The road is not busy and its peak times for local traffic is predominantly for cars parking to collect the children from the Primary School on School Road, and of a weekend again predominantly for parking when the village cricket club has training or a set match. The road is often quiet and clear posing low risks for the children leaving the home and walking on the pedestrian pathways.

As stated above Heysham House is located in the small village of Heysham but the home is a short walk to a number of good public transportation opportunities for the children in supporting their independence, accessing the train at the Harbour and the bus stop on Middleton Road which is around a two minute walk from the home. The home also has access to two vehicles that will allow the children to travel further afield and access more opportunities. Public transport can allow children access to the City of Lancaster, offering a variety of activities as well as Preston, Blackpool, and Manchester, even as far as London on direct train routes. For more direct routes such as these, Lancaster is the central location to meet these connections, which is approximately a 30-minute bus ride.

Within the close proximity of the home, the children can access recreational areas such as a playing field, local parks and foot trails within a wooded area and beach walks by the sea side with some spectacular views of the Lakelands. There is also the village of Heysham, this area has amenities such as cafés and small convenience stores, a small public house, St. Peter’s church and a community hall. Heysham village according to the census (2011) has a population of 7,264.

Heysham lies on the North West coast of England, a long narrow strip of land on the seaward of the peninsular between the River Lune and Morecambe Bay, stretching from Middleton Sands to the Battery point.

Morecambe Bay is a town next to Heysham village. Morecambe Bay has an approximate population of 34,768 according to the census (2011) and is 2.9 miles away from the home which equates to approximately nine minutes in a vehicle. Morecambe offers a variety of shopping facilities, a mid-week and weekend market, superstores for groceries and clothes. It also has hairdressers, banks, post offices, veterinary services (for the children’s pets), arcades, promenade facilities such as cafés, ice cream parlours and tourist attractions that are seasonal.

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Heysham House: Risks and Risk management

Traffic and through routes: Heysham House is located on Berwick Way, this is a quiet inclined road leading into a cul-de-sac. It is situated within a small residential community. The traffic within Berwick Way is very low in volume and its peak times are predominantly within the hours of the local primary school. During the hours of 08:00-09:30/14:30/15:30 this is a 20mph zone, all other time allocations to the road are reverting to its usual 30mph limit.

Where the home is situated on Berwick Way, the causeway is predominantly open for pedestrians. The Home has a drive way which accommodates the two operational vehicles by Heysham House allowing the staff members and the children to enter and exit the vehicle safely without impeding onto the road.

1. Risk of injury to all home users due to traffic. The whole of Berwick Way and its adjoining avenues are within a 20mph speed limit zone, it has a very light traffic predominantly residential to access the neighbouring properties. The traffic peaks to a slightly higher level during educational hours 08:00- 09:30/14:30-15:30 this is on School Road but some of the children’s transport vehicles may park at the top of Berwick way. There is also a traffic controlling measure that reinforces the 20mph speed limit during the times of the schooling hours located on School Road. The home considers this risk as low. We will use key work and educational opportunities to support our children in using crossing and accessing the pedestrian areas in a safe and timely manner. Heysham house also has a drive way which accommodates both of the homes vehicles, the drive way acts as a safe area to enter and exit the vehicles without impeding onto the road to do this.

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Heysham Village: Risks and Risk Management

Heysham Village is a small quiet community holding some basic amenities for its residents. Heysham is part of the City of Lancaster district, with three wards: Heysham Central (with a population of 4,397), increasing to 4,478 at the 2011 Census, Heysham North (5,477), decreasing to 5,274 at the 2011 Census and Heysham South (6,262); increasing to 7,264 at the 2011 Census.

Heysham Village and its Wards have an accessible public transport route, which will connect to a variety of towns and the City of Lancaster. The risk calculation for Heysham will be based on the statistics using the resource Police UK and safer Lancashire websites.

1. Risk of Exposure to Drugs and Anti-Social Behaviour in Heysham Village and its Wards: Within the Heysham area, anti-social behaviour is statistically one of the most frequent crimes reported issue according to Police.uk. There were 419 reports of anti-social behaviour between April 2018 and March 2019 making up 29% of all crimes reported during this time. Heysham House staff can reduce the risks of this area by holding regular key work encouraging the children to be part of a positive community and engaging in constructive activities within their neighbourhoods. There will also be key work completed in education surrounding drugs, maintaining positive relationships and the consequences of the negativity of such involvement. Further to this: additional work can be completed on anti-social behaviour and the managing of this surrounding the needs of the child’s risk assessment. Building independent time with the initial observations from staff will enable the home to identify whether the child manages free time well. Additional supportive measures also include regular checks both physical and via phone calls. This will be independent to each child and their individual risk assessment. The home considers this risk as low medium but can be mitigated by the actions above. Drugs offences reported during the same timeframe were 13 at 0.76% therefore this matter is considered to be low. Children will be supported to access key work on drugs and substances misuse including the social, legal and financial consequences of this. 2. Risk of Child Sexual Exploitation in Heysham Village and its Wards: Heysham house has placed the majority of its staff members of the Level 3 Barnardo’s CSE Course, giving staff members the skills and knowledge to support the children and recognise early signs of exploitation. The staff team have also supported children to access the “Rea Love Rocks” campaign. There were 662 violent and sexual offences according to Police UK for the timeframe of March 2018 to April 2019. It is unclear to get a true statistic for CSE as the stats do identify a set category for CSE within the Heysham area nor that of any area. The home is also frequently visited by a PCSO Jo Moss, this is a welcomed visit by the children and the staff as discussions can take place in relation to any concerns or information that the police may wish the home needs to be aware of. Any concerns that either may arrive with a child’s placement surrounding CSE or that of a new concern will be managed by the staff in-line with the individual risk assessment and any further monitoring or multi-agency information sharing. The home considers this risk as low medium. 3. Risks of Children Missing from Care/Unauthorised Absence from Heysham Village and its Wards: Heysham village and its Wards do have a frequent timed public transport route predominantly the bus services run by stagecoach. This service is 7 days a week, excluding some bank holidays

Updated 21.05.19 and a reduction in its frequency during some national holidays and on a Sunday. The bus stops are within a short walking distance from Heysham House and these have intermittent stops to Morecambe, Lancaster and further routes towards Kendal and Preston. The main bus station is located in Lancaster. All children in Heysham House will have an Individual Missing from Care Protocol set; this document is discussed with the local authorities and agreed to achieve the best outcome for the child returning to the home as timely and safely as possible. All staff members within the home review these documents frequently and make any amendments that are required. With the public transport stops being a short walking distance away this is often one of the first places searched dependant on the child’s emotional well-being and triggers and their individual risk assessment. Preventative measures of missing incidents from the home would be that of maintaining positive relationships, staying safe, structured independence, key work completed and the children having an understanding and an awareness of the risks involved. The home considers this risk as medium high. However, with the appropriate measures in place this can be mitigated.

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Heysham House Location Risk Assessment

ASSESSMENT AREA: Heysham and surrounding areas. DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 21.05.19

Home: Heysham House ASSESSMENT REVIEW DATE: 21.05.20

ASSESSOR: Kimberley Taylor SIGN OFF:

LOCATION HAZARDS IDENTIFIED PERSONS L C Rk CONTROL MEASURES RISK FURTHER ACTION RES/ PRIORITY AREA AFFECTED

Heysham Risks of Child Sexual Children 3 4 12 Key work can be completed with the young people and actions can be Any identified areas that are brought Exploitation: taken to limit independence of children if there are concerns regarding L Med to the attention of Heysham house will CSE. Key work also in relation to CSE, CEOP bringing further awareness and be limited/supervised. Staff awareness education to the Children. of the child’s location, regular contacts made and physical sightings. Key work on stranger danger and appropriate relationships.

Children and 2 4 8 Key work to be completed with young people to educate the young Key work in relation to anti-social Risk of Gangs, Crime, Anti-social staff people further on the consequences of such behaviour. Supervision of L Med behaviour and its impacts. Behavior: young people who are accessing activities within the Heysham area, Encouraged to engage in positive frequent monitoring/communication. activities and build positive relationships within the community.

Children 3 3 9 Regular communication with children to attempt to address and action Key work to be completed about the Risks of Missing from Care: any issues they may have in the home which would prompt them to go L Med dangers of going missing, impacts of missing. The pocket money of young people with whom we have suspicions their independence areas accessible may/have gone missing will be supervised and limited. to the children.

Children and 3 4 12 Independence time monitored and locations agreed that are of a lower Use resources within the local area Risk of Substance Abuse, Drug staff risk based on intel and Police information. Any information of drug H Med that will provide further education in Involvement: involvement or suspicions are to be communicated with the Police or with relation to substance abuse, Key work the PCSO J.Moss Key work on drugs, their effects and consequences understanding the health implications of substance misuse.

Legend Severity

1 2 3 4 5 1 V low

1 Extremely unlikely 1 Minor harm 1 1 2 3 4 5 2-6 low

2 Unlikely 2 Moderate harm 2 2 4 6 8 10 8-10 L med

Rating

3 Likely 3 Serious harm Likelihood 3 3 6 9 12 15 11-16 H med 4 Extremely likely 4 Major harm 4 4 8 12 16 20 20-24 High

5 Almost certain 5 Catastrophic harm 5 5 10 15 20 25 25 V high

Likelihood Severity

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Home Security: Risks and risks management

Heysham House is located in a small quiet village within a residential housing community in Central Heysham. There are a number of families that live in the neighbouring area. Berwick Way does not have a through road and is vastly accessed by the residents of Berwick Way and the cul-de-sac’s joining.

1. Risks to injury due to poor lighting: The home is located on a street with adequate street lighting, allowing a good amount of vision for the pedestrians during the nights and of an evening. This also allows for the Homes users to have visible accessibility to the home. Heysham house has a drive way, the home has a number of house security lights that are motion triggered, enabling a good amount of lighting for all of the homes users. The home considers this risk as low. The homes staff will ensure that the lighting will be well maintained and reported to the homes or Council if any of the lighting requires maintenance. If there was a significant problem with lighting through an electrical grid fault, the home has a number of torches. 2. Risk of unauthorised visitors: The home is positioned in a residential neighbourhood, with houses to the left and right of the home. Heysham House is a detached property with its own footpath and driveway as do the neighbouring properties either side of Heysham House. Opposite the home is a pedestrian footpath holding a boundary fencing for the Cricket Club which is completely visible through the fencing. The way that the home is located gives a clear view of the homes users entering and leaving the property and its potential visitors either authorised or un-authorised. The front door entrance has a door bell for the homes visitors, at the entrance of the front door staff will meet and greet and ask the visitor if unknown or in-frequent to provide ID to prove their visit and identity. The visitor will be asked to sign into the book with staff guiding them to ensure the book is completed accurately, logging time in and out: inclusive of the purpose of the visit. All staff members of the home are aware of the Safeguarding Policy and their responsibilities surrounding this. In addition, there is a night waking staff member on throughout the night which further ensures the security of the home is robust from unauthorised visitors. The home considers this risk as low. 3. Risks of Injury from Trips, Slips and Falls: The home’s entrance for its users is an even surface with a paved footpath into the entrance of the home with a supporting 3inch concrete boundary setting to distinguish the garden and the footpath. There is a welcoming mat to wipe the soles of shoes if the weather is wet, as the homes floor is laminate and could be a slip hazard. The driveway of the home is flat concrete and of an even surface also. Within the home due to large areas of the ground floor being laminated flooring the home has the correct mobile warning signage to bring awareness to the homes users if the floor is slippery or an area that requires caution to its users if and when needed. A number of staff are First Aid trained giving immediate assistance if required from any injuries, using the homes first aid kit. The first aid trained staff are aware if further medical treatment is required then this will be sought. The home considers this risk as low. 4. Risks of Injury from Accessing the Roof: The detached property has limited points where it is possible for the homes users to access the roof without such support as a ladder due to its foundations design. Using the buildings windows on the upper floor has a more accessible point: Bedroom 5. This risk has been taken into consideration as this window opens onto a steep slopped roof located above the Care Office. Staff are aware off the risks with the upper level bedrooms and the restrictors are checked frequently. Any children that may be have demonstrated behaviours in relation to this risk will be placed in a bedroom that reflects the risk and supports effectively. The home considers this risk as low.

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ASSESSMENT AREA: Heysham House Security DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 21.05.19

Home: Heysham House ASSESSMENT REVIEW DATE: 21.05.20

ASSESSOR: Kimberley Taylor SIGN OFF:

LOCATION AREA HAZARDS IDENTIFIED PERSONS L C Rk CONTROL MEASURES RISK FURTHER ACTION RES/ PRIORITY AFFECTED

Heysham House: Home Risks to injury due to poor lighting: All site users 3 2 6 Security lighting with motion detectors are Low Staff are to ensure that the lights remain Security installed within all footpaths of Heysham in good working order are kept clean House. In case of an electricity break to the and clear from debris. If a fault occurs general grid, the home has torches to use in then seek the appropriate contractor to such event. fix the problem as quickly as possible.

Risk of unauthorized visitors: Children and staff 3 3 9 The building has a system connected to a Low Staff observations, encourage children to bleeping pager that is portable. All doors also be vigilant and the importance of are connected to the security system, which stranger danger and informing staff will alert staff holding the beeper, that a members of any concerns. Pre-made door has been opened. Staff are mobile visits with staff encouraging the visitor to within the home and therefore will identify bring a form of Photo ID. Staff can also and challenge any visitors. A visitor’s book is check on the calendar located in the also placed at the front door with staff office for the arrival of any pre-arranged trained in safeguarding and challenging visitors. stranger danger.

Risks of injury from Trips, Slips, Falls: All site users 3 2 6 The pathway into Heysham House is always Low All staff, children and visitors are to be kept clear from debris and maintained by cautious of the walkways and inside the staff also. The footpath is adjoining the road home. When spillages and cleaning is in therefore maintained by the council, if staff process staff are to ensure that the or visitors were to observe any un-even or correct cleaning equipment is being damaged parts of the pathway the Council used and the signage to support with will be contacted. Within the home. this.

Risks of Injury from accessing the roof: Children and staff 1 4 4 Children to be educated via discussions and Low Staff observations surrounding the key work in relation to the dangers of window restrictions and their climbing the building, accessing the roofs functionality. Supported also by daily via windows. Restrictions on the window to observations of the exterior of the prevent full opening, allowing an aired room building that furniture is not used to but the reduction of risks in entering the roof. access the foundations or roofs.

Legend Severity

1 2 3 4 5 1 V low

1 Extremely unlikely 1 Minor harm 1 1 2 3 4 5 2-6 low

2 Unlikely 2 Moderate harm 2 2 4 6 8 10 8-10 L med

Rating

3 Likely 3 Serious harm Likelihood 3 3 6 9 12 15 11-16 H med 4 Extremely likely 4 Major harm 4 4 8 12 16 20 20-24 High

5 Almost certain 5 Catastrophic harm 5 5 10 15 20 25 25 V high

Likelihood Severity

The Barrows – Access to the Coastline and Cliffs

At the top of a cliff, the views can be spectacular but also pose a risk. We don’t want our children to be a victim of the ‘selfie culture’ when enjoying those picturesque views – many people get themselves into trouble up and down the UK’s coastline when trying to take a dramatic photo of themselves on a dangerous cliff edge. As guided by the Coastguard and RNLI, Heysham House staff members are keen to educate our children about coastal safety.

Therefore, Heysham House educates residents on the safety guidelines set by the Coastguard;

RNLI – Some Basic Tips to Remember: 1. Stay well back from the edge; 2. Keep an eye on children and dogs to make sure they do the same make sure you are properly equipped for walking along coastal paths wear sturdy shoes or boots; 3. Obey any warning signs and don’t climb fences to get to the edge of the cliff don’t attempt to climb up or down cliffs; 4. Don’t attempt to climb cliffs as a short cut back to the top; 5. Be responsible and don’t take unnecessary risks or let other people in your group do so.

Staff also access the RNLI website which offers additional safety awareness. It is paramount that the children are educated around coastal dangers. The RNLI station nearest to the Heysham coastline is located on Morecambe Marine Road Central, Morecambe LA4 5BY (01524 831179 non-emergency number). The station has a variety of sea rescue equipment such as the Hurley Flyer Hovercraft, and the Margaret Mary Timpany D-Class Lifeboat - https://rnli.org/safety/beach-safety/beach-safety-advice.

The home considers this risk as low medium.

ASSESSMENT AREA: The Barrows DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 21.05.19

Home: Heysham House ASSESSMENT REVIEW DATE: 21.05.20

ASSESSOR: Kimberley Taylor SIGN OFF:

LOCATION AREA HAZARDS IDENTIFIED PERSONS L C Rk CONTROL MEASURES RISK FURTHER ACTION RES/ PRIORITY AFFECTED

“The Barrows”- Risks of death via drowning: Children and staff 2 5 10 All children are to have key work that is L Med Staff are to ensure that regular checks Heysham. informative within its safety aspects of living via calls or returns when Children are within a close proximity of the coastline. accessing free time within the coastal Children will only be given permission to area. Have an understanding of the spend free time within the areas of the RNLI’s flag warning colours and coastlines if they are declared as swimmers, meanings. Familiarize themselves with for those children that are not swimming the area under staff supervision. lessons will be provided as this is a lifesaving skill that all children should be equipped with.

Risk of becoming trapped by Tides: Children and staff 2 4 8 Tidal times will be monitored when Children L MED Staff observations, awareness of may be accessing free time within these children’s location and return times. areas, Immediate searches along the shore Sporadic and arranged contact times line in relation to a missing from home or via mobile phones, staff access to unauthorized absence based on mobile phones. RNLI guidance in relation information. Key work surrounding Coastal to the campaign “Floating saves lives.” If safety, emergency numbers/Coastguard. required further education at the lifeboat station.

Risks of injury from Trips, Slips, Falls: All site users 3 2 6 All site users to be aware when accessing Low All staff, children and visitors are to be “The Barrows” that the appropriate clothing cautious of the walkways staff members and footwear is worn to enhance safety to be First aid trained when accessing when walking on this terrain and that is the Barrows and to have access to a suitable to the weather conditions. An mobile phone to raise the alarm if any awareness of the terrain and its safe additional support is required. Key work footpaths guiding users through The Barrows. to be completed in accessing aid/support for the children.

Risk of weathered illness Children and staff 2 4 8 Children to be educated via discussions and L Med Staff observations of weather, children key work in relation to the diverse weather encouraged to dress responsibly and that can occur on coastlines and the apply the necessary clothing and have appropriate clothing, sunscreen etc. are access to sunscreen. Access sought to applied to enhance the child’s welfare and medical advice and support if reduce risks of weathered illness. necessary.

Morecambe Bay: Risks and risk management.

Morecambe is a town on Morecambe Bay in Lancashire, which had a population of 34,768 at the 2011 Census. Morecambe's main central shopping area stretches from Central Drive Retail Park to the Arndale Shopping Centre. This stretch also holds a number of takeaway’s, eateries and public houses. This area also incorporates two markets “the Festival Market” and “the Morecambe Sunday Market” and the Reel Cinema complex. Morecambe's manufacturing and industrial businesses are largely located in the White Lund Industrial Estate, near Westgate, Morecambe. Morecambe is primarily a seaside resort with a large proportion of the local economy based on tourism, hospitality and catering located along the seafront. It is also situated at the foot of the Lake District National Park.

1. Risks of Child sexual Exploitation in Morecambe Bay: Violent and sexual crimes between April 2018 and March 2019 were at 2353 and represented 32% of all statistics for this time frame. The statistics for the combined crimes are of a significant increase within a particular area of Morecambe known as “The West End” This area has been identified as high risk and therefore the children will be encouraged to spend free time and access activities within safer areas according to the statistics. Independence with the children can be accessed individually or with another child from the home. The home will assess the child’s individual risks as supported by their risks assessment will make an informed decision on independence. Key work and educational discussions surrounding the Barnardo’s campaign “Real Love Rocks.” The children within Heysham fully engage within the campaign and along with this are exposed to the warning signs that they will recognise and potentially avoid becoming a victim of CSE as well as supporting their peers recognising any signs that they wish to discuss with staff. The preventative measures will support children in accessing social media platforms via mobile phones, internet cafes and meeting points. Any children that arrive at Heysham house with placing authorities having concerns around CSE or deemed as a specific risk, the children will be adequately supported in-line with their risk assessment and behaviour management plan. The home considers this risk as low medium. 2. Risks of Gangs, Crime, Anti-Social Behaviour in Morecambe Bay: According to Police UK, there were 1740 reported incidents of anti-social behaviour between April 2018 and March 2019. It is clear that the Lancashire Constabulary have responded to the statistics and implemented more effective policing methods to tackle anti-social behaviour as this is a decrease from previous reported statistics. The Council have invested in its community to provide activities, centres and clubs for children to access therefore creating positive community relations and an encouraging appropriate youthful creativity. Heysham House staff also work closely with local community support officer PCSO Jo Moss, a frequent visitor and will have general chats with the children and allowing them to understand that the paths of crime have consequences and future implications. Heysham house staff will cease opportunities and use effective key-work to cover such topics. This risk of this area is identified as low medium. 3. Risks of Missing from Care in Morecambe Bay: Morecambe has an increased amount of public transport and therefore the risks are greater than that of Heysham Village. The bus company is stagecoach and they run with a healthy frequency and a good amount of areas can be accessed. There is also Morecambe train station that again offers a good service, it has a direct route to Lancaster train station, where connecting trains can be met to go further throughout the county and nationwide. Preventative measures will be adopted by the Homes staff and key-workers educating and supporting the children to make safe choices and positively engage in independent time. The children within

Heysham House will be supported in relation to accessing independent time and how to manage the responsibilities of this, accessing public transport and using these networks as part of their development into independence not abusing these services to place themselves at risk. Further preventative measures can be adopted to reduce the risks by limiting independent time if staff have suspicions that a child may be at risk of going missing from care. Independent time will be monitored by staff, having physical welfare checks on the children and intermittent phone calls. These methods have discouraged children from going missing and supporting them to more positive free time. The home considers this risk as low medium. 4. Risks of Substance Abuse and Drug Involvement in Morecambe Bay: In looking at Police UK statistics for March 2018 – April 2019, there were 74 reported drug offences which makes up less than 2% of all reported crime. Children placed at Heysham House may have been subject to or a vulnerable to substance misuse through lack of staff supervision, academic struggles, undiagnosed mental health, peer substance use, drug availability, poverty and peer rejection. Therefore, Heysham acknowledges there are risks and that the children may access adults with drugs or other children with drugs in the Morecambe area. Preventative measures would be adequate socioeconomic resources for additional support if necessary, adequate drug awareness key work, building and maintaining positive relationships and the consequences of such risks involved. The individual risk assessment appropriate to the child and accessibility to free time with locations and times also chosen to reduce the appropriate risks. Heysham House uses resources such as Addaction to support in educating the children about drugs and the risks of this. The home considers this risk as high medium.

ASSESSMENT AREA: Morecambe DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 21.05.19

Home: Heysham House ASSESSMENT REVIEW DATE: 21.05.20

ASSESSOR: Kimberley Taylor SIGN OFF:

LOCATION AREA HAZARDS IDENTIFIED PERSONS L C Rk CONTROL MEASURES RISK FURTHER ACTION RES/ PRIORITY AFFECTED

Morecambe Risks of Child Sexual Exploitation: Children 2 5 10 Key work can be completed with the young L Med Any identified areas that are brought to people and actions can be taken to limit the attention of Heysham house will be independence of children if there are limited/supervised. Staff awareness of concerns regarding CSE. Key work also in the child’s location, regular contacts relation to CSE, CEOP bringing further made and physical sightings. Key work awareness and education to the children. on stranger danger and appropriate relationships.

Risk of Gangs, Crime, Anti-social Children and 2 4 8 Key work to be completed with young L MED Key work in relation to anti-social Behavior: Staff people to educate the young people further behaviour and its impacts. Encouraged on the consequences of such behaviour. to engage in positive activities and build Supervision of young people who are positive relationships within the accessing activities within the Morecambe community. area, frequent monitoring/communication.

Risks of Missing from Care: 3 3 9 Regular communication with children to L Med Key work to be completed about the Children attempt to address and action any issues dangers of going missing, impacts of they may have in the home which would their independence areas accessible to prompt them to go missing. The pocket the children. money of young people with whom we have suspicions may/have gone missing will be supervised and limited.

Risk of Substance abuse, Drug Children and 3 4 12 Independence time monitored and H Med Use resources within the local area that Involvement: Staff locations agreed that are of a lower risk will provide further education in relation based on intel and Police information. Any to substance abuse, Key work information of Drug involvement or understanding the health implications of suspicions are to be communicated with the substance misuse. Police or with the PCSO Jo Moss. Key work on drugs, their effects and consequences

Legend Severity

1 2 3 4 5 1 V low

1 Extremely unlikely 1 Minor harm 1 1 2 3 4 5 2-6 low

2 Unlikely 2 Moderate harm 2 2 4 6 8 10 8-10 L med

Rating

3 Likely 3 Serious harm Likelihood 3 3 6 9 12 15 11-16 H med 4 Extremely likely 4 Major harm 4 4 8 12 16 20 20-24 High

5 Almost certain 5 Catastrophic harm 5 5 10 15 20 25 25 V high

Likelihood Severity

Lancaster: Risks and risk Management

Lancaster is the county town of Lancashire, England. It is on the River Lune and has a population of 52,234. The M6 motorway passes to the east of Lancaster, with junctions 33 and 34 to the south and north respectively. The A6 road passes through the city leading southwards to Preston, Chorley and Manchester and northwards to Carnforth, Kendal, Penrith and Carlisle. Lancaster Train station is served by the West Coast Main Line which runs through Lancaster railway station. Lancaster has a hospital, Lancaster Royal Infirmary and a number of colleges within the City and on its bordering lines. Lancaster, as a historic city, has a wide range of historic buildings and venues. The City is fortunate to have retained many fine examples of Georgian architecture. Lancaster Castle, the Priory Church of St. Mary and the Edwardian Ashton Memorial are among many sites of historical importance. The city has numerous museums, including Lancaster City Museum, Maritime Museum, the Cottage Museum, and Judges' Lodgings Museum.

1. Risks of Child Sexual Exploitation in Lancaster: As above, the crime statistics that CSE would fall under in Police UK statistics is sexual and violent crimes, as they are combined it is difficult to get a true statistics. There were 2072 of these crimes reported which represents 30%. Measures we can put into place to further control this risk are to complete key work on staying safe, stranger danger and appropriate relationships with our children. Further, action can be taken to limit independence of children if concerns regarding sexual exploitation become apparent. Children who arrive at Heysham House with sexual exploitation risks/concerns will have this risk further monitored on their individual risk assessment and behaviour management plan. The home considers this risk as low medium. 2. Risks of Gangs, Crime, Anti-Social Behaviour, Drugs in Lancaster: Lancaster is considered to have higher crime statistics within its area in relation to the above. Lancaster is a City therefore it is expect to have an increased crime stat with that of an urban city. There were 1553 reported anti-social incidents in Lancaster between March 2018 and April 2019. The response to anti-social behaviour may require collaborative working between different agencies to determine the most appropriate solution for children drawn to negativity or involvement. In Lancaster, the trend for anti-social behaviour is a seasonal one that peaks in summer. The overall volume of anti-social behaviour has seen reductions. However, anti-social behaviour remains one of the top ranked issues in all districts. It is imperative to ensure the children of Heysham House are able to access positive free time, structured activities, educational platform commitments, and the staff to educate the children on the criminal consequences, via key work. The home considers this risk as high medium. 3. Risks of Missing from Care in Lancaster: Lancaster is a City therefore has a number of public transport opportunities. There is a central train station that has links as far to London/Glasgow also a bus station that will transport to the Lake District and its main connection to Preston. These risks will be managed via key work sessions supporting the responsibilities of accessing public transport and nurturing independence skills. Adequate staffing ratios will be implemented for the children when in the area of Lancaster allowing for effective supervision. Independence is worked on by the children and supported by staff. If suspicions arise that a child may go missing then Lancaster as an independence location can be placed on hold whilst the child access other areas and rebuild their independence for the area. Further support via key work and discussions can be held in relation to missing from care, supported by independent visitors if required to engage in effective free time and independence. The home considers this risk as low medium.

ASSESSMENT AREA: Lancaster DATE OF ASSESSMENT: 21.05.19

Home: Heysham House ASSESSMENT REVIEW DATE: 21.05.20

ASSESSOR: Kimberley Taylor SIGN OFF:

LOCATION AREA HAZARDS IDENTIFIED PERSONS L C Rk CONTROL MEASURES RISK FURTHER ACTION RES/ PRIORITY AFFECTED

Lancaster City Risks of Child Sexual Exploitation: Children 2 5 10 Key work can be completed with the young L Med Any identified areas that are brought to people and actions can be taken to limit the attention of Heysham house will be independence of children if there are limited/supervised. Staff awareness of concerns regarding CSE. Key work also in the child’s location, regular contacts relation to CSE, CEOP bringing further made and physical sightings. Key work awareness and education to the children. on stranger danger and appropriate relationships.

Risk of Gangs, Crime and Anti-social Children and 3 4 12 Key work to be completed with young H Med Key work in relation to anti-social Behavior: Staff people to educate the young people further behaviour and its impacts. Encouraged on the consequences of such behaviour. to engage in positive activities and build Supervision of young people who are positive relationships within the City accessing activities within the Lancaster accessing its resources responsibly. area, frequent monitoring/communication.

Risks of Missing from Care: Children 3 3 9 Regular communication with children to L Med Key work to be completed about the attempt to address and action any issues dangers of going missing, impacts of they may have in the home which would their independence areas accessible to prompt them to go missing. The pocket the children. Using the City’s public money of young people with whom we transport networks responsibly. have suspicions may/have gone missing will be supervised and limited.

Risk of Substance abuse, Drug Children and staff 3 4 12 Independence time monitored and H Med Use resources within the local area that involvement: locations agreed that are of a lower risk will provide further education in relation based on intel and Police information. Any to substance abuse, key work information of drug involvement or understanding the health implications of suspicions are to be communicated with the substance misuse. Police or with the PCSO Jo Moss - key work on drugs, their effects and consequences

Legend Severity

1 2 3 4 5 1 V low

1 Extremely unlikely 1 Minor harm 1 1 2 3 4 5 2-6 low

2 Unlikely 2 Moderate harm 2 2 4 6 8 10 8-10 L med

Rating

3 Likely 3 Serious harm Likelihood 3 3 6 9 12 15 11-16 H med 4 Extremely likely 4 Major harm 4 4 8 12 16 20 20-24 High

5 Almost certain 5 Catastrophic harm 5 5 10 15 20 25 25 V high

Likelihood Severity

Places of Worship

Heysham House ensures that residents are able to access places of worship so that they can maintain their religious connection and be supported with their faith.

Quaker Lancaster Quakers- Lancaster meeting house, Meeting House Lane LA1 1TX (0152462971)

Methodist Church Heysham Free Methodist Church- Emmauas Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA32LG (01524 853890)

Methodist Church Lancaster Methodist Church- Scotforth Road Lancaster, LA1 4TE (01524840027)

Baptist Church Stanley Road Baptist Church, 48A Marlbrough Road, Heysham, Morecambe, LA3 1TR (01524 410015)

Catholic Church St Patricks Catholic Church, 24 St Johns Rd, Heysham, Morecambe LA3 1EX

Jehovah’s Witnesses, Battismore Rd, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4QG

Evangelical Moorlands Evangelical Church, Dumbarton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 3BX

Buddhism Chenrezig Kadampa, 93 King Street, Lancaster LA1 1RH (01524 596108)

Islamic Society and Mosque Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YW (01524 65201)

Upon the request and needs of any child if their place of worship is not listed staff members of Heysham House will support in locating the religious facilities and communicate effectively with the placing social worker to ensure that this remains a priority.

Public Transport and Route locations

Heysham house has two vehicles both having five seats (Including the driver) to transport the children to their chosen activities, independence activities, clubs, hobbies, days out, school and colleges and day to day keeping of the house, grocery shops which the children participate in.

The home is around two minute walk away from a main bus route, situated outside a Co- Op convenience store (Middleton Road) adjacent the A589. The bus company is stagecoach; the no. 2A Heysham-Morecambe-Lancaster (Outbound) routes through Morecambe and Lancaster the journey from Heysham to Morecambe takes around 15 minutes with frequent stops and approximately 30 minutes from Heysham to Lancaster also with frequent stops. These buses run from every 10-15 minutes therefore sustain a good public transport route for the children and accessing the local amenities and educational facilities within the Lancaster district.

If the children wish to use the trains to support contact arrangements or expand on independent skills, staff may accompany to support visits and structured activities.

The local/immediate train station to Heysham house would be:

1. Heysham Port Train Station located at the Port itself (approximately a 27 minutes walk, 6 minutes driving 1.6 Miles distance), the journey time via the trains to Morecambe will be approx.13 minutes; to Lancaster approx..28 Minutes. 2. Morecambe Train Station, (3.9 miles away) Has connections to Barrow, Heysham Port and Lancaster. 13 minute drive from Heysham House. 3. Lancaster Train Station, (22 minutes driving, 7.3 miles distance) Lancaster train station is a connecting station that will facilitate journeys to Preston, Manchester, London, Glasgow.

Heysham staff are familiar with the emergency numbers in relation to any concerns with our children and will contact the necessary services in supporting the safe return of a child if the child chooses to access the trains/train lines without permission, building a good rapport with the BTP/Network rail to gain the best outcomes possible.

• Network Rail “Emergency 24 hour helpline” 03457 11 41 41- Reporting a problem relating to safety, people animals or objects on the tracks or around the track.

• To Report a Crime British Transport Police 0800 40 50 40 (999/ text 61016) – Reporting any crimes in relation to the train lines/network rails.

• Taxi services and operations available to Heysham house and the area.

Firstly, taxi services are not a first option of transport, the preference is to use the homes vehicles and the above listed public forms of transportation. Certainly, with the independent skills we are teaching the children, Taxi’s will exceed their individual living budgets and are identified as higher risk for the children. However, some children may be placed at Heysham House using a taxi that is funded by their local authorities to accommodate educational access and contact arrangements. In these circumstances it is recommended by Heysham House to the placing authority that consistency is in place with the services and driver to build a rapport establishing a good/healthy relationship between the staff, driver and child. The outcomes desired, being a safer travelling environment for the child.

• Coastal Taxi’s 01524 424424, Plaza Studios, 53A Queen Street, Morecambe LA4 5EL.

• 848848 Taxi’s 01524 848848, 30 Pedder Street, Morecambe, LA4 5EA.

There are additional taxi services within the area, these are the predominant services that are commonly used in Heysham.

Education/Supporting Education

All children are supported to attend education placements by the staff members of Heysham House. In relation to education, professionals from educational placements are invited to attend reviews giving accurate reports on progress attendance and suitability of placement. These meetings always recognise areas of support to further enhance the capabilities/outcomes of the child during their educational placements.

Colleges • Lancaster and Morecambe College; Morecambe Road, LA1 2TY (01524 66215) 4.6 Miles distance/9 Minutes driving. • Kendal College; Milnthorpe Road, Kendal, LA9 5AY (01539 814700) 25 Miles distance/30 Minutes driving. • Myerscough College, St Michaels Road, Preston PR3 0RY (01995 642222) 25 Miles distance/39 Minutes driving.

Other Care Providers near Heysham House

Whispers House, (Partners in Care), 431 Heysham Road, LA3 2JJ (01524 851602) 0.4 Miles distance/2 Minutes driving. Can accommodate Males and Females, Children aged 8-17 Years old. Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties.

Glenfield, (Bay view ChildCare), Slyne-with-Hest, Lancaster. Can accommodate Males and Females Children aged 10-17 Years Old. Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties.

Yealand, (Bay view ChildCare), Morecambe, can accommodate Males and Females, Children aged 10-17. Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties.

Lakeland House, (Witherslack Group) Lakeland house, Marine Road, Morecambe, LA4 6AY Can accommodate Males and Females, Children aged 8-18. Emotional, Behavioural Difficulties.

Health Care services

All children once placed with Heysham House will be registered by staff members to meet all health needs and any further services that may be required.

General Practitioners: Heysham Primary Care Centre, Bay Medical Group, Middleton Way, Heysham LA3 2LE (01524 511999) 5 Minutes’ Drive, 0.2 Miles distance.

Opticians: Specsavers Morecambe, 41 Euston Rd, Morecambe LA4 5DF (01524 405040)

Dentist: There is a National demand and waiting list in the majority of Locations in the UK for Dental practices, Therefore Heysham house may have the Children at a number of different practices ensuring a dentist is accessible for the Children.

• Princes Cresent Dental Practice, Princes Cresent, LA4 6BY (01524 831150) • Brock Street Dental Practice, 8 Brock Street, Lancaster, LA1 1UU (0152437324)

Orthodontist: Referrals from the Dentist to an Orthodontist practice.

CAMHS: Child and adolescent mental health service. The Ross Children’s centre, 160 Euston Road, Morecambe LA4 5LE (01524 550650)

Pharmacy: Lloyds pharmacy, Bay Medical group Building

Clinical Psychologist, Heysham house are also supported by Clinical psychologist that make weekly visits. Nicola Kennelly [email protected] 07710485342

Supporting life story work and emotional needs psychology sessions enable the child to discuss their worries, concerns or trauma through counselling that equips the children and staff members to support and establish coping mechanisms. Their work with the children can be as extensive as the child’s engagement in the service. The staff members also participate in “Care in Mind” meetings where identified areas can be discussed in order for staff to deliver interventions to children reluctant to engage in the service.

Within Heysham House, a number of staff are all trained with First Aid at Work to support the children with minor injuries. For anything more serious than this, staff can access support from;

1. Accident and Emergency Services Lancaster royal infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, LA1 4RP (01524 65944) 17 Minutes’ Drive/6.8 Miles distance. 2. Emergency Doctors Number/General medical concerns (Call 111)

Consultations with Identified Services and Agencies

Services/Agencies; Date Date Information Addition Sent and Received Received Info Method Used Virtual School 24th May Lancashire County Council 2019 Email Youth Offending Service 24th May Fraser House, 2019 White Cross, Email Lancaster, LA1 4XQ CLA Nurse 24th May Pauline Lucas 2019 Email Lancashire County Council 24th May 2019 Email Social Care Regulatory Inspector 24th May Jessica Forshaw 2019 Ofsted, North West Region. Email Paul Hegarty 24th May 12/8/19 I know of no Regulation 44 Inspection. 2019 information Email other than that provided by the home during my regular visits.

Darren Etherington 24th May Senior Probation Officer 2019 41 West Road Email Lancaster, LA1 5NU Morecambe Community Fire Station. 24th May 29/5/2019 Cannot Malicious 2019 comment on Fire starting Email any safety on issues relating Heysham to drug use, Barrows. gang cultures Regular in the local attendance area.

Detective Superintendent Andrew Webster 24th May 19/05/19 Awaiting Public Protection Development and Compliance, 2019 guidance from Email DFE. Lancashire Constabulary Keasden Block, See crime map Headquarters, www.police.uk/ PO Box 77 Preston, Lancashire PR4 5SB 01772 412868 [email protected]

TimBooth 24th May LADO Lancashire 2019 Email LSCB Lancashire 24th May At present the You may 2019 LSCB is not in wish to Email a position to access the provide any Lancashire information in insights response to webpage, this request. Please see letter of response. Current Children Placed at Heysham