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On the 1st of October members of the Community of Practice were hosted by Rossie\u2019s residential and secure service for a day of discussions about the needs of children and young people in their care who are separated from their siblings.<\/p>\n
Michael Scanlin, Service Development Manager for Residential Services, gave a presentation on the innovative work they are progressing to have a separate facility set within the grounds of Rossie to facilitate siblings and family members to spend time together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The building has been designed to meet the differing needs and wants of the young people and will facilitate cooking and eating together as well as chilling with games, arts and crafts and TV. Michael took his inspiration from visits to Siblings Reunited STAR and is drawing on the importance of access to the outdoors with the building being close to the woods and plans for adventure play equipment and polytunnels for gardening activities. Building work commences very soon with young people at Rossie being involved in the planning of furnishings and decor and Michael is hopeful the centre will be ready for visits by the summer of 2025.<\/p>\n Following Michael\u2019s presentation<\/b><\/a>, we heard from Rachel Farrier and Claire Lightowler from Clan Childlaw on the work they are doing with young people to realise their sibling rights as set out within the legislation. View their powerpoint presentation<\/b><\/a> and information about Participation Rights).<\/p>\n Following a delightful lunch, attendees were divided between three breakout sessions, each having a different focus:<\/p>\n