Comments
Digital copy of a Witness Statement to the States of Jersey Police providing an individual's account of her experiences as a Residential Child Care Worker at Les Chênes and Greenfields since October 2003. Signature witnessed by M Pick. [Some details redacted]. For Simon Bellwood's Witness Statement to the Inquiry dated 2 July 2015, see ZC/D/AW2/B3/36/WS000608.
| Reference | ZC/D/AW2/A7/43/WD005847 |
| Date | 21 November 2008 |
| Scope and Content | Describes how the system in place at Les Chênes changed on the recommendation of Kathy [Kathie] Bull in August 2003 that care staff not teaching staff looked after the young people prior to when she was recruited in September 2003 and commenced employment in October 2003. Recalls other members of staff who started at the time as her, includes a description of the building at Les Chênes and details her understanding of how the secure cells were used for young people on remand. Describes chaotic situation at Les Chênes prior to the arrival of a member of staff who introduced the Grand Prix system. Describes changes introduced by the staff member upon his arrival regarding the admission procedure and placement of children in a locked bedroom rather than a secure cell. Includes an explanation of each stage the Grand Prix system, including qualifiers, grid, track and the pits. Includes a description of reporting and recordkeeping system in place at Les Chênes, referring to the use of daily logs, running records and secure books. Refers to moving to the Greenfields building in October 2006, noting that the Grand Prix system was in existence until this move. Refers to the recruitment of [Simon Bellwood] from England in July 2006, recalling the introduction of a new behaviour system by [Simon Bellwood] upon move to Greenfields. Includes comments about [Simon Bellwood's] approach and outlook to his job and compares this new behaviour system to the Grand Prix system. Recalls the system being reverted back by the management whilst [Simon Bellwood] was on annual leave and describes a breakdown in the relationship between [Simon Bellwood] and senior management from an early stage. Remarks on differences between [Simon Bellwood's] system and the one he inherited, and details staffing changes around Christmas 2006 into January 2007. Describes the current system in place at Greenfields, referring to the use of levels and reports. Includes comments about a number of inquiries into the remand system, mentioning: an inquiry conducted by Madeline Davis [Madeleine Davies] between February and April 2007 regarding complaints made by [Simon Bellwood] about his seniors; an inquiry by Andrew Williamson; an inquiry by Gerald White concerning the suspension of a member of staff; and visits by the Howard League. Recalls being spoken to by the States of Jersey Police in June 2008 in relation to people who had been called by [Simon Bellwood] and the States of Jersey to be part of [Simon Bellwood's] tribunal. States that she has never seen anyone assaulted in any way during the course of her involvement in the remand system and provides details of training for staff, describing Therapeutic Crisis Intervention. Details concerns of public perception of staff at Greenfields, commenting on impact of investigations on staff morale and unity, citing comments by the Howard League. |
| Names | Bellwood, Simon Bull, Kathie, Dr Burmingham, David, Inspector Davies, Madeleine Pick, Michael, Civilian Investigator White, Gerald Williamson, Andrew Greenfields Centre Health and Social Services Heathfield Children's Home La Préférence Children's Home Les Chênes Residential School Operation Rectangle States of Jersey States of Jersey Police |
| Keywords | allegations | assault | child abuse | child protection | childcare | Children | children's homes | children's services | complaints | evidence | Grand Prix system | harassment | IJCI | inquiries | investigations | Police | residential care | residential homes | secure accommodation | secure units | solitary confinement | Therapeutic Crisis Intervention | training | tribunals | witness statements | witnesses |
| Places | Greenfields, Heathfield, St Saviour, La Préférence, St Martin, Les Chênes, Five Oaks |
| Dimensions | 1 pdf file |
| Language | English |
| Level of description | File |
| Access restrictions | PDF file - please click on the link to download |
| Closed until | 2100 |
Context:
Digital copy of a Witness Statement to the States of Jersey Police providing an individual's account of her experiences as a Residential Child Care Worker at Les Chênes and Greenfields since October 2003. Signature witnessed by M Pick. [Some details redacted]. For Simon Bellwood's Witness Statement to the Inquiry dated 2 July 2015, see ZC/D/AW2/B3/36/WS000608.
ZC/D/AW2/A7/43/WD005847
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