Overnight care (Foxden)
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Overview
Outreach and short break care is provided by Foxden - a four bedroom bungalow based in South Tyneside.
The bungalow benefits from a comfortable homely feel, where each child and young person has their own bedroom and access to suitably adapted suite of bathrooms and toilets.
The kitchen has been specially adapted to allow children and young people who are able and willing, to take part in baking and cooking.
Foxden has a fully equipped sensory room and separate 'den' which is used for:
- arts and crafts
- beauty sessions
- cinema nights
- the occasional disco and karaoke
There is a large garden area which has lots different play equipment and sensory activities available.
In the garden area, children and young people:
- are encouraged to grow their own sunflowers, tomatoes etc
- can engage in water and sand play
The core values of the service are:
- hope
- empowerment
- resilience
- ambition
- responsibility
Activities and things to do
The team at Foxden make sure children and young people get out and about, and enjoy the various activities happening in and around South Tyneside.
The team's activity champions and participation champions make sure there is always plenty on offer.
The activities have been specifically thought out to meet each child and young person's individual needs and wishes during their time at Foxden.
The team
The team at Foxden are trained to a higher standard and supported by an experienced management team.
The management team make sure that the Foxden team are fully equipped to meet all the needs of the children and young people who visit.
It is important to the team that each and every child and young person is treated as an individual, cared for and treasured.
The team at Foxden have a close working relationship with the parents and carers of the children and young people who come to Foxden.
Regular communications, social events and daily diaries are used to make sure parents and carers can see first-hand what their children and young people experience, and exactly what they have been up to whilst there.
How to make a referral
To make a referral for assessment against the eligibility criteria, please contact the Integrated Safeguarding Interventions Team (ISIT) on 0191 424 5010.
More information
For more information on the service at Foxden, please contact a member from the management team at Foxden on 0191 424 6446.