At Maples our purpose is to provide overnight short breaks to children from age 8 to 18 years, where they can feel safe and nurtured.  They will experience time away from home, make friendships with others, build relationships and become part of our community.  They will enjoy a range of experiences which will enable them to learn and develop skills appropriate to their age, ability and understanding. The team are committed to working holistically to involve everyone important in each child’s life to ensure the care and support we provide is consistent and meaningful.

Our aim is to provide an environment where children can feel safe to explore and develop as individuals. The staff team are experienced in adapting their way of working with each child, valuing their individual differences whilst maintaining a consistent approach to support and encouraging them to achieve independence, self-help skills and positive outcomes.

Maples currently has a team of 2 Lead Care Support Workers, 11 Care Support Workers, led by the Registered Homes Manager.  

Maples ensures that it meets, and aims to exceed, standards set out in Children’s Home Regulations. Maples has an annual unannounced inspection through Ofsted and 12 visits through the year by an identified Independent person.

Daily planning ensures that activities support progress towards outcomes identified in the children’s EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) around the 4 key areas of: Communication and Interaction, SEMH, Sensory and Physical, cognitive development. The Key workers will work holistically alongside parents and professionals to create care plans which will include specific areas to support the childs growth and independence.  These may have a focus relating to communication, promoting positive behaviour, developing independence skills. 

Location

The Maples provision is situated in the grounds of St Bernard’s School in Louth, which is small market town in the foot of the Lincolnshire Wolds.  We are in a residential area with housing to all sides, within a short walking distance of the town centre, which holds a market on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and has many community activities and resources.