Compass Children’s Homes give children the opportunity to encounter normal, ordinary experiences in order to provide them with the building blocks to reach developmental milestones needed for everyday life.
Compass does not subscribe to a single theoretical or therapeutic model, but looks instead at each child and their needs. The emphasis is on individualised care and the staff to child ratio reflects this. We understand that quality relationships between the children and residential support workers are a significant feature in effecting change in children; alongside a structure of routines, clear expectations, good parenting and safe emotional and physical containment.
Our homes are not institutionalised and will never be referred to as a “unit”. We take pride in the appearance. We offer our homes, with decoration and furnishings of a high standard. We afford children all the experiences and opportunities they need to equip them for the transition into adult life.
Children’s voices are heard and they are empowered to make decisions in the running of the home when appropriate. Creative and practical solutions are sought to ensure that care plans and protection plans are implemented fully.
The name ‘GRACE’ seeks to be an umbrella term to develop issues regarding diversity & inequality, ensuring that Compass places equality at the forefront of our strategic decisions and practice when caring for children.
The group have been helping to refocus Compass’ efforts in tackling inequality and discrimination and utilising the full talents of staff, carers, and children across the organisation.
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ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance; three factors which make an organisation what it is. It is a huge part of everything we do, and every impactful choice we make is considered in our yearly ESG reports.
It gives us tangible proof of the sustainable practices we carry and helps us work out areas that we can improve upon.
Read MoreREACH is a conceptual framework based on resilience theory, attachment theory and aspects of social pedagogy which supports and underpins the Compass practice approach by which children can be helped to move towards a sense of security and improve their emotional well-being.
The 5 aspects are as follows: Resilience, Education, Acceptance, Child Centred and Holistic.
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