Overview.

We understand that the thought of moving to a new environment may cause you to worry and stress. We are here to help you and your child feel comfortable in your new surroundings.

Families are sent to us by the Local Authority due to concerns about the safety and wellbeing of children. At The Nye we place great importance on treating families with respect and dignity and we work hard to help all our families to feel safe and valued. We help everyone to live together amicably and will help with any issues between you and other families staying with us.

Assessment

Carried out by experienced social workers

Our Parenting Assessments are carried out in-house by qualified social workers and we are supported by residential family workers.

We focus on your strengths:

Our aim is for you to build confidence and self-esteem, helping you identify areas where you need to develop skills to address concerns that have been raised.

Planning work sessions

Ensuring you are involved and on-board.

Feedback meetings

Reviewing your performance in the facility.

Open Discussions

A conversation on how you feel you are doing.

Local Activities

Parent/toddler groups, swimming and baby massage.

Each family will be given a weekly planner setting out details of the one to one and group sessions, meetings and appointments which you will be expected to attend. We will provide you with the best opportunities to learn to correctly care for your child and to look after yourself and your home.

You will have full responsibility for yourself and your baby/child which means you must make sure that you remain healthy, prepare meals, and have plenty of sleep and walks outside.

All our staff are responsible for protecting babies and young children and will report any concerns of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate person who will investigate and share any concerns with the referring Local Authority.

Visitors are not allowed to attend The NYE or to be with children and their parents staying at resource without prior permission from the Local Authority.

Your stay with us.

Our House Rules:

  • Respect each member of staff and all other residents.

  • Keep your own studio flat and communal areas clean, tidying up after yourself.

  • Alcohol, illegal or non-prescribed prescription drugs are not permitted.

  • Disrespect to others or any form of bullying towards other residents or staff will not be tolerated.

  • Violent or abusive behaviour, acts of racial or sexual harassment will not be tolerated.

  • No smoking is permitted inside the flats or communal areas – smoking and vaping is only permitted outside the building.

  • Parents must comply with the rules to ensure your child and other children are kept safe.

  • Failure to comply with the rules could result in your placement ending.

What to bring with you:

  • Clothes for you and your children

  • Nappies

  • Milk/ forumla
    (unless breast-feeding)

  • Bottles

  • Steriliser

  • Pushchair

  • Child’s red health book

  • Changing bag with wipes etc.

  • Your children’s favourite toys, blankets etc.

  • Towels

  • Toiletries for you and your children

  • Enough food for one or two days.

  • Any prescribed medication.

  • If you enter the Nye on an emergency basis, there will be essentials available for you and your children.

We will provide:

  • A welcome pack of basic toiletries, tea, coffee, milk and sugar.

  • Cold refreshments and tea or coffee during group work and in communal room.

  • Cleaning products and access to a vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board.

  • Hand soap and toilet tissue for all the bathrooms.

  • Kitchen equipment, cooker, hob, microwave, pots, pans, glasses, plates, tea towels.

  • Washer/dryer in every studio.

  • Beds, cots, cribs and Moses baskets.

  • Duvets and bedding for both parents and children.

  • Baby baths and seats.

  • We also have some toys, baby bouncers although parents can bring their own.

Placement

A key worker will assist with details

Once it has been agreed that The NYE is suitable for you, you will be able to visit us before you move in. A key worker will be in touch to update you on what your stay will involve. In the meantime, your social worker can provide you with further information.