U-Turn in Life Skills focus
on four key areas to child care

NUTRITION

Diet plays an essential part of any young person’s general wellbeing.
At U-Turn in Life Skills, we focus particularly on diet for the benefits and value of nutrition, as this plays an important role in the development, growth and wellbeing of our young people with the outcome being a healthy lifestyle.

Food provides a range of different nutrients. Some nutrients provide energy, while others are essential for the growth and maintenance of the body and mind. We know that the right foods can affect how we think, feel and can also affect our behaviour and this understanding is at the forefront of our practice.

MENTAL HEALTH

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being.

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. We support young

people in our home with attention to detail and care to promote positive mental health. This allows the young people to:

  • Realise their full potential

  • Cope with the stresses of life

  • Work productively

  • Make meaningful contributions to their communities

    SAFEGUARDING

    We believe that our residential services have a key role in providing safe and effective care and taking the right action at the right time in order to keep children safe.

    The safety of the children and young persons is paramount at U-Turn in Life Skills. It is the aim of our homes to make every child feel safe and secure.

    All staff are clear about their role in relation to safeguarding and the best actions to take to protect any child/ young person who may be at risk. Our
    commitment to safeguarding the children we support, educate and care for is informed by relevant legislation, statutory guidance and good practice guidance.

    EDUCATION & CAREER

    We understand the importance of getting children and young people into education and supporting them to remain engaged.

    In our homes, we may consider placements for children/ young people with special needs, such as autism and or learning needs, if their needs can be met alongside those already placed in the home.

    A plan for the child and young person to be in school or alternative education must be agreed at a child/ young person’s Placement Planning Meeting, and we will support the child and young person’s attendance and achievement with this. Support includes transport to and from school, help with homework, and computer access with appropriate supervision as required. Staff will support the young person by monitoring and reviewing their personal educational plans and attending all relevant meetings.