Child & Family Therapy Services Policies

Child & Family Therapy Services Policies and Information

Child and Family Therapy Services are deeply committed to safeguarding. We understand the critical importance of creating safe and nurturing environments for babies, children and young people with neurodisabilities. Our approach prioritises their well-being by implementing rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures, which include thorough staff training, regular audits, and rigorous oversight by our Safeguarding Trustee.

Our Child Protection Policy

All of our children have a fundamental right to be protected from harm – and we have a pastoral responsibility for the children who come to Child & Family Therapy Services. The safety of each child is of paramount importance and overrides all other considerations.

If you are concerned about a child – or if an allegation has been made to you against a member of staff or volunteer – you should immediately report this to our Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Lucy Sharpe (Co-head of Child & Family Therapy Services). In Lucy’s absence, report to the Deputy DSL Kris Grimm.

Real life stories

Meet Joey

Joey is 7 years old has a diagnosis of Periventricular Cerebral Palsy which affects all areas and in particular his lower limbs, trunk and left arm and hand, but his difficulties extend beyond these physical challenges. Joey started Pace in September 2017 and during his first visit it was clear that he was a very self-conscious little boy who found his body very difficult to use resulting in him being withdrawn, lacking self-confidence and self esteem. Therefore, building Joey’s social and emotional mental health was as important as developing his physical skills.

Meet Annie

Annie has a diagnosis of dystonic cerebral palsy, with associated involuntary movements which can be distressing and uncomfortable for her at times. Annie is a verbal communicator, although her tone and state of alertness can significantly impact her voice volume and how well she is heard and understood by others.

Meet Sonny

Sonny has cerebral palsy. The damage to his brain results from being born 10 weeks prematurely. As his mother Lou says, “I had heard of cerebral palsy, but I didn’t really know what it was or what it meant for my baby. The worst thing was, nobody did. We just had to wait and see what this disorder meant for my little boy. It was a matter of time.”