Children's Room Special Education Needs & Disability Policy

Aims

We have regard for the DfES Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (2014).
We ensure that our provision is inclusive to all children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
We support and involve parents (and where appropriate children), actively listening to, and acting on their wishes and concerns.
We have a clear approach to identifying, responding to and meeting the needs of children with SEND.
We work in partnership with the local authority and other external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children with SEND and their families.
We monitor and review our practice and provision and, if necessary, make adjustments.

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Perpetrators of Abuse

There are different kinds of abuse but it always stems from the perpetrators need to have power and control over the other person. Perpetrators often believe their feelings and needs should be the priority in the relationship and the abuse allows them to remove the equality in the relationship , making their partners feel less valuable and undeserving of respect.
Men…….. how many need our help? It feels like we may never truly know.

Domestic Violence against men happens, yes statistically the numbers are far fewer but is this because we are totally in the dark about the true number of men who actually need our help? None of us know what goes on behind closed doors and for a man to step out and say ‘help me, I’m being abused by my partner’ is incredibly hard. We are all equals, we all count, and we all have the right to live a life free from abuse.
Depression and Domestic Abuse in the Workplace

Incidents of domestic abuse are common and have a serious impact on those who experience it. Studies have consistently demonstrated the prevalence of domestic abuse, with an estimated 1-in-4 women experiencing DA at some point in her life.
How does domestic abuse affect mental health?

The most effective way for victims to protect their own mental health is to reach out and talk to someone about how they are feeling. This could be a family member, a friend, a GP, or services such as Next Chapter.

Child Friendly Privacy Notice

We are Next Chapter and we help you and your family while you are living in the Refuge. We want to give you the best service and to do this we must keep records about you and the services we have offered and provided to you.
Children's Room Privacy Notice

We are committed to ensuring that any personal data we hold about you and your child is protected in accordance with data protection laws and is used in line with your expectations. This privacy notice explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it and how we protect it.
Children's Safeguarding Policy & Procedure

Children’s Rights are part of the core values and principles of the Refuge. We believe that children have the right to protection, provision and participation as laid down in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). Underpinning all our work is that the welfare of the child is paramount and, to this end, staff aim daily to implement Article3. The rights- based approach places the child’s best interests at the centre of all our planning, policy initiatives and interact
Service Intake Policy

Service users can expect the same high quality service from Next Chapter regardless of the service they access or the length of time for which they access the service. Next Chapter is committed to delivering a service to victims of domestic abuse, which is needs-led and builds upon the individual strengths of the service users and promotes their independence.
Compliments and Complaints Policy

Next Chapter welcomes all feedback about our services, it helps us to change and improve on what we do. We welcome feedback from women and children who use our services and from other organisations with whom we work.
Adult Safeguarding Policy

This policy sets out the roles and responsibilities of Next Chapter in working together with other professionals and agencies in promoting adults welfare and safeguarding them from abuse and neglect.
Children's Room Positive Behaviour Policy

We believe that children flourish best when their personal, social and emotional needs are met and where there are clear and developmentally appropriate expectations for their behaviour.
Children's Room Admissions Policy

We aim to ensure access through open, fair and clearly communicated procedures and information and operate our admissions policy to ensure that the Children's Room is accessible to children and families from all sections of the Refuge community.
Children's Room Valuing Diversity and Promoting Equality

We are committed to ensuring that our service is fully inclusive in meeting the needs of all children.
Children's Service Compliments and Complaints Policy

We want to hear as much feedback on our services as possible as it helps us understand what we are doing right as well as what we could do better, or issues we need to fix

How does domestic abuse differ in other cultures?

The actions of individuals are influenced by the norms, values, language, and other cultural factors that are like the dust in the air that surrounds everyone. These cultural factors are ingrained in us from the day we are born, and can play a role in either ending or perpetuating domestic abuse.
What is it really like in refuge?

Our clients do understand what it’s like to be in this situation and often try to look after each other, Many of our clients become good friends and stay in touch after they leave.
Our Services

We work with survivors of domestic abuse to help them make choices to reclaim their lives and begin their next chapter.
Donating Items & Goods

We really appreciate the effort our supporters go to in order to donate the items and goods that we really need. If you would like to know what we need at the moment or how to donate to us then please do check here.
Fight, flight or freeze - what would a gingerbread man do...?

I know many of you will be familiar with the fight/flight, freeze response (sometimes just referred to as fight/flight) but in a nutshell this response is triggered when we perceive there is increased risk of threat or danger – the body activates the fight, flight or freeze response for survival. When this is triggered, it makes learning new information and concentrating on anything really difficult as you are consumed with just trying to stay safe. Read on to hear more about this response...
Ask for ANI scheme

This is a new scheme created by the government to try and help victims of domestic abuse in lockdown. ANI stands for 'Action Needed Immediately' and if asked to a member of staff in a pharmacy, help will be given.
Mission, Vision & Values

Find out what gets us up every morning and keeps us delivering the very best advice & support that we can, each & every time.
Cycle of Abuse

The abuse cycle is a cleverly orchestrated process. It is designed to be this way by your abuser. They want you to feel lost, they want you to doubt yourself, then you will ‘need’ them even more. This feeds their ever-desperate ego.
The Role of an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor

So, imagine for a moment that you’ve summoned up the courage to finally leave, you’re feeling vulnerable and afraid and understandably really nervous about what the future might hold –you have to try and find your way through all that…. that's if you even knew half of it existed in the first place or where and how to start to getting in touch with them… So that's where we IDVA’S come in.
Professional referrals

Use this full referral form to access services