Home Sweet Well Managed Home: Essentials of Household Management

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So far we have have written twice to the owners of over 300 properties about actions that are needed in F and G rated properties – the very worst and non-compliant properties which our analysis shows are in every council ward.

Under the current regulations, all rental properties should be at a minimum E rating on the energy performance certificate (EPC). The young people in Atkinson’s care have generally experienced trauma within the home environment and also often within the community. Such experiences mean that they’re at significantly higher risk of school exclusion, exploitation, mental health difficulties and substance misuse. The launch of our 2022/23 Annual Report is a good opportunity to reflect on the last year and confirm our plans and priorities moving forward.

There is work still to do – we do not rest on our laurels – and the recommendations in this report are already being written into our practice within the home. So whether it is the recent COP26 agenda, helping to deliver council objectives or simply making living conditions better for our residents and reduce their energy bills, the project comes at the best time. Mealtimes are always best when shared with family and friends. Here at Atfield House our Chefs like to make each and every meal-time an enjoyable experience for residents. Unfortunately, a proportion of these homes are poorly managed and as a result are in poor condition which, in turn, impacts on the health and well-being of the occupiers. Children receive consistent care from a stable staff team. This enables children to develop trusted relationships with the people who care for them. Staff know the children well and understand their

This group, chaired by Helen Baker, will comprise of people with lived experience and expertise in social housing. It will meet over the summer with residents, community leaders, and other partners, including local authority housing providers, to consider improvement actions that can be taken so that residents always receive the high-quality services they deserve. The curriculum is carefully tailored to meet the needs of each individual child,” say the Ofsted inspectors, adding that “children are often keen to go to school, participate willingly in lessons and build positive relationships with the school staff.” The sector wants to learn how these problems have happened and what action they can take to do better.I welcome the insight an independent panel will bring, taking time to engage with residents, communities, partners, and staff to understand where improvements are needed and to make recommendations to the sector that will fix what is wrong and develop greater trust between landlords and tenants. Staff are warm and compassionate and show a genuine fondness for the children they care for,” say inspectors. In this engagement phase, we want to raise awareness and particularly to reach out to many residents in the wards which are most affected – Anfield, County, Kensington, Kirkdale, Picton, Princes Park, Tuebrook and Wavertree and other stakeholders including community and third sector groups and advice agencies that help people. It’s so important that residents are both physically and mentally stimulated. Our Activities Coordinator spends time with all our residents on a 1:1 basis, this enables him to plan Activities which appeal to the interests of our individual residents. If landlords and managing agents engage positively, they can take action to improve the property and work with tenants. We would encourage landlords to sign up and attend our free webinar on Monday 29 November for more information.