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Regulation 4(1)

SCHEDULE 1INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

1.  A statement of the aims and objectives of the residential family centre.

2.  A statement of the facilities and services, including details of the type of accommodation, to be provided by the residential family centre.

3.  The name and address of the registered provider and of any registered manager.

4.  The relevant qualifications and experience of the registered provider and registered manager.

5.  The number, relevant qualifications and experience of persons working at the residential family centre.

6.  The organisational structure of the residential family centre.

7.  The fees and charges of the residential family centre.

8.  The criteria for admission to the residential family centre, including, as applicable, the minimum and maximum ages (if any) of parents and children to be accommodated.

9.  A description of the underlying ethos and philosophy of the residential family centre, and where this is based on any theoretical or therapeutic model, a description of that model.

10.  A description of any specific assessment, monitoring or therapeutic techniques to be used in the residential family centre and of the arrangements for their supervision.

11.  A description of the advice, guidance and counselling provided, including the arrangements for professional supervision.

12.  The fire precautions and associated emergency procedures in the residential family centre.

13.  The arrangements for dealing with complaints.

14.  The rules and conditions applying to residents, and the circumstances in which placements may be terminated.

15.  The arrangements for respecting the privacy and dignity of residents.

16.  The policy relating to the use of drugs and alcohol in the residential family centre.

17.  The residential family centre’s confidentiality policy.

18.  The arrangements for protecting children.