About Us

Our Ethos

Our approach to undertaking assessments is influenced by a number of legislative, professional and organisational principles and values:

  • The right of every child to be brought up in a family that can meet her/his basic needs and provide the child with secure attachments, stability and a sense of belonging and permanency. 
  • Every individual’s right to a private family life as enshrined in the Human Rights Act 1998.
  • Every child’s right to be protected from harm, also enshrined in the Human Rights Act 1998. 
  • The principle, underlying the Children Act 1989 (Children Act 2004 and Working Together 2018) that children should be brought up within their families of origin wherever possible. 
  • The importance of effective assessment of families and their dependent/s needs and how they might best be met. 
  • The importance of recognising the positive aspects of families’ circumstances, particularly young parents’ strengths and proven abilities; and seeking to build upon those strengths in undertaking assessments.

The Team

Overall direction is provided by a steering group which is made up of the two directors of the company and three co-opted members. 

Day to day operations and management is over-seen by a manager, who is assisted by a family support worker. 

Lillie’s Lodge staff will develop positive working relationships with a range of external agencies.

Assessment Framework

Child Safeguarding & Promoting Welfare

Child's Developmental Needs

Health
Education
Emotional & Behavioural Development
Identity
Family & Social Relationships
Social Presentation
Selfcare Skills

Parenting Capacity

Basic Care
Ensuring Safety
Emotional Warmth
Stimulation
Guidance & Boundaries
Stability

Family & Environmental Factors

Family History & Functioning
Wider Family
Housing
Employment
Income
Family’s Social Integration
Community Resources