Buddies Clubs & Services

Care Planning & Review Process 

All children/young people referred to Buddies Clubs and services are subject to an individual assessment. 

On the initial visit - with parent/carer - there is an informal tour of the facilities and engaging with the child/young person, parent/carer.

Two free taster sessions are available for all services to ascertain the appropriateness of the service and care ratio required.
At these taster sessions the child/young person is encouraged to engage within an appropriate group with support as required. 

This process allows Buddies staff to decide if a service provides a suitable placement of benefit to the child/young person.  Allocating places means considering the level of support required, available funding and the mix of children/young people.

The child/young person's enjoyment, participation and programme of activities are kept under review by staff, with feedback sought from parents/carers and children/young people themselves.

At the de-briefing meetings and new information is transferred into the child/young adult’s individual passports. Passports are continually updated with any new/relevant information and are reviewed on a six monthly basis.