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to Fair Ways
Welcome
Ways by Numbers
Fair
Stakeholders and Partners
Key
Our Difference
Making
Staying Close Programme
Post-18
Hub; Fair Ways in-house Multidisciplinary Team
The
the Status Quo: RiiSE Trauma-Informed Programme
Challenging
adventure breaks for children in care
Creating
Fair Ways became a Charity?
Why
House receives Outstanding Ofsted Rating
Garden
receives Outstanding Ofsted Rating
Fostering
Ways School receives Good Ofsted Rating
Fair
Farm receives Good Ofsted Rating
Manor
homes receive good Care Inspectorate Wales inspection
Wales
Fostering Network Awards 2022
The
National Children & Young People's Awards 2022
The
Culture Awards 2022
Company
Ways School (Fort Wallington) Expansion
Fair
Lodge - A New Residential Family Centre
Lotus
to Lakeside North Harbour
Moving
Ways in Bloom
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word from our Trustees
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Fair Ways Campaigns
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Welcome to Fair Ways
2022 Impact Report
On 31st August 2021, we registered our private company as Fair Ways
Community Benefit Society Charity. This was a huge moment for Fair Ways and
the fulfilment of almost eleven years of planning.
In the year we began to define the impact we will
The hard truth is that the need for our services
make as a charity, but like many organisations we
is ever growing. As a charity a key focus will be
found ourselves dealing with the ongoing impact
to help break the generational cycle of children
coming into care, and our determination to
of COVID-19, the energy crisis and the cost-ofliving
crisis.
make a positive impact.
MAC MCHUGH
Fair Ways
Chief Executive Officer
Despite these challenges, Fair Ways services
remained busier than ever, and in 2022, we
Our immediate focus will be on care leavers,
providing positive life opportunities to avoid
reached the greatest number of children and
the cycle repeating. We will work with local
young people in our history.
authorities and external stakeholders to find
innovative solutions to address this challenge. I
I want to acknowledge how brilliantly Fair Ways
look forward to updating on our progress in
staff continue to place those we care for at the
the next report, and please visit our website
very center of their practice and publicly thank
(www.fairways.co) to keep up to date with our
them for their service.
latest news.
Mac McHugh
Chief Executive
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EMPLOYEE
LENGTH OF SERVICE
198
765
CHILDREN
CARED FOR
IN 2022
418
EMPLOYEES
1152.5
HOURS OF FACE-TO-FACE
TRAINING DELIVERED
111
155
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
REFERRING TO FAIR WAYS
39
YEARS
OLD
AVERAGE AGE OF
OUR EMPLOYEES
110.5
HOURS OF VIRTUAL
TRAINING DELIVERED
74
11
FAIR WAYS
SERVICES
73:27
GENDER SPLIT OF
OUR EMPLOYEES
3499
ONLINE TRAINING
COURSES COMPLETED
35
0-2
YEARS
2-5
YEARS
5-10
YEARS
10+
YEARS
16,105
REFERRALS RECEIVED
FOR ALL SERVICES
14
APPRENTICESHIPS
ONGOING WITH FAIR WAYS
£10,000
EXTERNAL TRAINING
EXPENDITURE
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Health Services
67
108
Education Services
89
Residential Services
LAST TEN YEARS
GROWTH IN INCOME (£)
8.6m
10.3m
11.9m
12.1m
13.2m
14.7m
16.0m
16.7m
15m
10m
787
Income
children, young people
and service users
We cared for
4.3m
5.3m
6.8m
5m
523
Family Services
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
2021
2022
0
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2022, we worked with partners, local authorities, schools, social workers, colleges, families and local businesses. We could
In
do what we do without their support. We look forward to their continued support in 2023 and continuing to help us
not
Thank you to our partners
and stakeholders
make our difference.
Whilst we don’t have room to fit all 155 local authorities into this report, we are proud to have worked together in 2022 with:
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our staff conference this year, I wanted to use
At
single slide to convey my passion for our
a
am personally driven to make Fair Ways the
"I
outstanding childrens charity"
most
passion translates to requiring the highest
This
in all our services, in all the teams that
standards
these services, in the systems we use, in
support
our culture and values are adhered to,
ensuring
in offering Fair Ways staff the best
and
opportunities, training and
development
so that they deliver the care that young
support
deserve.
people
passionately believe that for the vast majority of
I
and young people in our care, we only
children
one chance, often a fleeting chance, to truly
get
a difference. And we must not miss this
make
this, the Impact section of the report, we discuss
In
Fair Ways is making our difference.
how
are practical examples of how we are
These
our surpluses into our charity. They
reinvesting
our investment into the Hub
include
team to ensure that our young
multidisciplinary
have access to immediate treatments when
people
our new excellent and industry-accredited
required,
programme, replacing outdated industry
RiiSE
and our innovative investment into an
practices
Activities facility to provide amazing
Outdoors
to those in our care.
activities
is always more we can do and we will
There
to challenge ourselves to improve for the
continue
2022, we were delighted that Gareth Webb
In
the Leadership Award at the Company
won
Awards. He is also the first recipient to
Culture
invited back to present this award at the
be
Making our Difference
charity and chose the following statement:
GARETH WEBB
Fair Ways
Managing Director
sake of those in our care.
opportunity.
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the year, Fair Ways was proud to be appointed
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an official Staying Close provider. We are now
as
of just 8 official care providers across the UK,
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with the Department for Education (DfE)
working
Ways successfully completed a 3-year pilot, to
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the transition of young people from full
optimise
Residential care at 16 years old, into
time
Living services. Young people
Supported
face a ‘cliff edge’, leaving full time care at
currently
years, ill- equipped to deal with life challenges
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without access to previous professional
and
levels. This has resulted in years of
support
Ways' Staying Close model successfully
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a step- down care support
demonstrated
positive life chances for young
increases
leaving full time care.
people
Ways approach provides person centred,
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care where the focus is working
therapeutic
young people to develop the life skills
with
for independence while maintaining
needed
‘Staying Close’ relationships with
positive
networks.
support
are extremely proud that Fair Ways is now
“We
national Staying Close provider. Our
a
has given amazing opportunities
approach
outcomes to service users leaving care and
and
enabled them to maintain healthy positive
has
on their journey into adulthood.”
relationships
Fair Ways approved for Post-18
Staying Close care programme
Fair Ways' Post-18 care programme, Staying Close, has received formal
approval from the Department for Education following a successful pilot period.
to provide Staying Close services.
negative outcomes across the UK.
Amy Reeves - Staying Close Project Manager
approach from 18 and beyond, that dramatically
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Hub team consists of a Clinical Psychologist, a
The
Health Nurse, a Music Therapist, an
Mental
Therapist, a Therapeutic Social Worker
Occupational
a Systemic Therapist.
and
staff have access to monthly reflective
All
and tailored consultations where they
supervision
discuss the needs of each of the children, young
can
and adults we care for, as well as the impact
people
this on themselves. All of our frontline managers
of
access monthly clinical supervision so that they
also
assist their teams in understanding complex
can
on a daily basis.
dynamics
Hub runs a duty service where all staff can
The
support around difficulties beyond the norm
access
sexualised behaviour, serious self-harm,
(e.g.
substance misuse etc.). They offer debriefs
escalating
distressing or complex incidents which allow
after
space to process difficulties and continually
staff
Hub supports the referrals process;
The
what therapeutic support might be
suggesting
to support placements before they
necessary
even begun.
have
young people require an assessment to
Most
where they are on their trauma
ascertain
journey and what support is most
recovery
at that time.
appropriate
young people are too distressed or have
Often
trusting new people, and in these
difficulties
an assessment will be completed with
cases
involved professionals (key workers, social
the
education staff, carers or parents) in
workers,
to ensure risk management and safety
order
as well as a therapeutic plan with
planning
recommendations.
clear
The Hub; Fair Ways in-house
Multidisciplinary Team
The Hub is a multidisciplinary team that supports Fair Ways frontline teams in
implementing a trauma recovery model across all of our services. This allows
Fair Ways staff to have the skills to provide a safe and secure base, from which
children can build therapeutic relationships with key workers.
learn.
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Challenging the Status Quo:
RiiSE Trauma-Informed Programme
In 2022, Fair Ways developed a new trauma-informed training programme we
call RiiSE. This programme has been externally accredited and replaces the
traditional restraint training techniques that have been in use across the industry
for many years.
RiiSE (Relationship Inspired Ideas for Supportive
Implementation of this training has seen an
Environments) is designed to provide a basis of
amazing 52% reduction in Restrictive Physical
knowledge about why behaviours are presented by
Interventions across all services and a 100%
the people we support and discusses ways of
decrease in the overall number of Front
interacting that look at challenging behaviour with a
Ground Recovery Techniques since its launch.
new perspective.
(Feb 2022 - Feb 2023)
“See a child differently and you’ll see a different
The RiiSE programme is registered and
child” - Dr Stuart Shanker
accredited with BILD and the Restraint
Reduction Network where it received high
With over 340 members of staff trained in 2022, RiiSE
praise from the assessors for its depth of
has revolutionised how Fair Ways team members
knowledge and child-centred approach.
interact with young people, children and families in
our care as well as each other as colleagues.
Fair Ways will continue to develop this
programme internally with a view to a
potentially wider role out in future years.
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Creating adventure breaks and new
experiences for children in care
Fair Ways purchased School Camp Ltd in January 2021 to now provide adventure breaks and new
experiences for children in care with Fair Ways.
During 2022, we further developed the offerings
experiences and is fully licenced to run safe and
of Fair Ways Outdoor Adventures.
engaging events and adventurous activities for
people of all ages.
Fair Ways had worked with School Camp Ltd in
Wales for several years. This was an established
This then allows us to provide outdoor education
business providing outdoor and adventurous
and adventurous activities and wonderful holiday
activities to schools but also for our young
experiences to the young people within our care.
people, and we were so impressed we bought
the company.
Fair Ways has always invested hugely in staff
training. The Outdoor Adventures facilities now
Fair Ways Outdoor Adventures is a service for
provide the opportunity and surroundings to host
Fair Ways that provides team-building and
Fair Ways Leadership courses and other staff
adventurous learning opportunities to Fair Ways
development initiatives and truly make the
staff teams, and young people in care.
difference in ensuring our staff are the best at what
they do.
Using modern equipment and experienced
activity instructors this service will offer bespoke
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Why would a successful private company
voluntarily become a charity?
In August 2021, Fairways Care (UK) Ltd reregistered as Fair Ways Community Benefit Society Charity.
While many private companies set up charitable divisions or foundations to run alongside their operational trading
activities, it is very unusual for a successful private company to take this step, as the goodwill value of the company can
no longer be realised.
towards the development of services and staff and
As we grow it is likely we will need additional
Fair Ways had three key reasons for the decision:
to delivering an impact that is unparalleled in the
capital. Our growth will be managed, not
Fair Ways has always planned for the
sector.
driven by short-term timescales and investor
longer term. Our vision speaks of leaving
returns, and as a charity we believe that we can
a legacy greater than ourselves and our
As a result, our value proposition is much more
raise additional funds from organisations and
contributions.
compelling. Almost all Fair Ways' current income
institutions that align with Fair Ways' values,
derives from state funds, and we believe that our
mission and vision. While the road is likely to be
As Fair Ways' success grew, we became
business model, where we transparently
bumpy, we could not be more excited by the
demonstrate the application of these funds, is the
possibilities that lie ahead.
increasingly attractive to competitors
seeking to acquire the business. Such
best fit to demonstrate our value proposition.
transactions are often short term and
focused on financial gain and not aligned
In a sector that continues to be decimated by
to our mission to truly make a difference
cutbacks, Fair Ways offers a greater depth and range
to the children in the sector.
to all purchasers of our services, but more
importantly, the genuine opportunity to truly make
In the absence of shareholders, dividends
a difference to the lives of those in our care.
or financial structuring designed to exit
funds from the business, Fair Ways is
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committed to reinvestment of surpluses
GROWTH
MAC MCHUGH
Fair Ways
Chief Executive Officer
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Garden House receives Outstanding
Ofsted Rating in recent Inspection
Fair Ways Residential Children's Home, Garden House, received an Outstanding
rating from Ofsted inspectors in September 2022. This rating reflects the
dedication of the team and collaboration with other services within Fair Ways.
Our flagship residential home, Garden House, was
Children make and sustain meaningful
inspected by Ofsted in September 2022 and we were
relationships with a consistent staff team. These
delighted to receive an Outstanding rating.
relationships are warm and nurturing, which
ensures children feel safe and genuinely cared for.’
Garden House is one of our recent homes. Each time
Fair Ways opens new premises we seek to ensure
‘All children achieve a high level of attendance at
that it is the best we have developed, employing all
school. For some children, this is their first
the positive learning from our previous experiences.
experience of regular school attendance. Staff work
And not just the physical layout, but also the
closely with each child’s school to provide
gardens, staff facilities and employing all best
individual support and enhance the child’s
practice lessons from across our services.
learning. This results in children making significant
academic progress.’
Garden House also looks after younger children and
one of our real successes is that it is proving to be a
Children’s voices are central to the running of the
pathway into Fostering placements. We strongly
home. Children’s views and wishes are listened to
believe that where appropriate, offering a child a
on all aspects of their lives.
family placement is a key positive for their
developmental needs and occasionally can be
Staff clearly value the importance of a culture that is
transformative.
respectful and an environment that is maintained
to a very high standard, with the children at its
heart.
The report commented: ‘Children receive highquality
care that makes them feel valued and secure.
Every child has made significant progress from their
starting point.
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an Outstanding rating from Ofsted is a
Receiving
achievement for our team and wouldn’t
huge
been possible without the hard work of the
have
team, our amazing foster carers and the
whole
Ways are one of very few Fostering agencies
Fair
our region to hold an Outstanding rating.
in
Ofsted Report contained lots of positive
The
and here are just a few -
quotes;
high quality of care that the foster carers
"The
to the children improves their life
provide
energy and a strengths-based culture of
"Positive
aspirations run through this agency.
high
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staff, including administrators, human resources,
All
information technology and marketing,
finance,
one aim, to make a difference in the children’s
have
lives."
and support are readily available for the foster
"Help
when they need it. One foster carer described
carers
staff’s dedication and commitment to
"The
are exemplary."
safeguarding
leaders, staff and carers strive to make sure the
"The
have opportunities to achieve their
children
results of the agency’s investment into
"The
participation are outstanding and worthy
children’s
agency is well staffed and supervising social
"The
hold manageable caseloads to ensure the best
workers
all-around support is provided to the children
possible
the foster carers."
and
agency encourages the foster carers from the start
"The
their fostering journey to build lasting relationships
of
the children. Many children remain in contact and
with
with their fostering family and with the
connected
can read the full report here -
You
https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/4/SC038930
Fair Ways Fostering receives Outstanding
Ofsted Rating in recent Inspection
During the year, Fair Ways Fostering agency received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted inspectors. This was a fantastic
and very well-deserved achievement by the team who has worked tirelessly over the past few years to ensure that our
standards in all aspects of the Fostering Service are at the highest possible levels.
wonderful young people we care for.
the support as 'second to none'."
agency after they leave."
dreams."
chances."
of wider dissemination in the social care sector."

three days to go until a child's dream family
With
we received a panic call from a foster carer
holiday
one of their foster children’s passports had still
that
arrived.
not
passport application process for a looked after
The
is complex and usually a lengthy process.
child
the passport application process in the
Additionally,
was facing major delays.
UK
teenager was extremely sad and anxious that
The
wouldn’t be able to go away with his foster
he
and the foster carers didn’t want to go at all if
family
couldn’t come with them.
he
all foster children get the chance to go on
Not
let alone on a luxury cruise, so we knew we
holiday,
a lot of team work, last minute phone calls and
With
we finally tracked the passport to London.
emails,
the right permissions, we dashed to
Securing
on a Thursday afternoon, arriving with 30
London
to spare and secured the passport before
minutes
back to Portsmouth, ready for the family
travelling
A last minute dash!
had to do something to help.
to leave on Friday morning.
Mission complete!
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a very turbulent year at Fair Ways
Following
including a devastating fire that resulted
School,
the establishment of a brand new temporary
in
in a short 13-week period, this Ofsted
school
report recognised some of the challenges
The
by the school and maintaining services
faced
during almost two years of the
especially
We were especially pleased with the
pandemic.
have devised a curriculum that helps
Leaders
to make up for lost time. Staff work
pupils
hard to find out what pupils know
incredibly
and their ambitions for the future.
already,
this, they design a curriculum that fills in
Using
in pupils’knowledge and buildson
thegaps
are patient, knowledgeable and provide
Staff
instructions. This helps pupils to
clear
and complete challenging work.”
understand
2022 Ofsted,
Fair Ways School receives Good
Ofsted Rating in recent Inspection
Fair Ways School received a Good rating from Ofsted inspectors in March 2022.
This rating reflects the continued dedication of the education team and
collaboration and co-production with other services within Fair Ways, to deliver
the best education to students at Fair Ways School.
rating was seen as a major success.
their understanding.
following quote:
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October 2022, our Residential service, Manor
In
was inspected by Ofsted and we are pleased
Farm
home cares for children who have experienced
The
rejection, breakdown of a previous
abuse,
the past 15 months Fair Ways has increasingly
Over
a therapeutic model of care to support
employed
and children. This programme ( RiiSE) is
staff
elsewhere in the report and the training
discussed
report comments: "All the children are making
The
progress since they moved into the home.
notable
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and committed staff support children
Proactive
achieve their goals with positive outcomes.
to
know the children and their needs well and
Staff
built positive and trusting relationships. As
have
result, children speak openly about their
a
feelings and wishes for the future."
thoughts,
and managers work tirelessly to ensure
Staff
children feel supported, and their voices are
that
There is a strong commitment from staff
heard.
ensure that children have access to advocacy
to
and independent visitors. As a result,
services
have a consistent adult outside of the
children
who they can raise any issues or concerns
home
individually and in confidence.
with
children attend education and are making
All
progress. Children said that they like
good
live in a homely and nurturing environment.
Children
have chosen colours and personalised their
Children
This gives them a sense of belonging and
bedrooms.
which is a common thread throughout this
identity,
Farm is one of Fair Ways' longest operational
Manor
and we have advanced plans to upgrade this
services
over the coming year with the intention that it
facility
in turn, become the new Fair Ways flagship
will,
Manor Farm receives Good
Ofsted Rating in recent Inspection
Fair Ways Residential Children's Home, Manor Farm, received a Good rating from Ofsted inspectors in
October 2022. This rating reflects the continued dedication of the team and collaboration and coproduction
with other services within Fair Ways, to deliver the best care and support to children in our care.
to receive a further Good rating for the service.
home.
placement or exclusion from mainstream school.
residential facility.
is being rolled out across all services in Fair Ways.
school.

presents with both learning difficulties and
Dan
trauma with a disorganised attachment.
complex
can be a loving, caring and attuned child to be
He
when in the best version of himself. He opens
around
to staff to allow the building of deep relational
up
and earnt attachment.
exploration
understand that Dan's trauma is deep-rooted from
We
childhood experiences. His sense of identity is
early
and fragmented, and his perception of selfworth
fragile
is low.
'shield of shame' is often deployed by Dan to
The
himself from being overwhelmed by a sense
protect
living at MFC, Dan has been making steady
While
in most areas of child’s development. Dan
progress
in full-time education, his independence
engages
are fast growing, and his ability to self-regulate
skills
moved on from Fair Ways in 2022, as part of a
Dan
transition, and we believe he made huge
planned
Dan's Story
of shame.
and mange anxiety is getting stronger.
amounts of progress during his time at Manor Farm.
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October and November 2022, our Crisis
In
homes based in Wales, Ty Rhos Bach and
Intervention
Grove were inspected by CIW and we are
Birch
to receive a further good report for the
pleased
home cares for children who have experienced
The
rejection, breakdown of a previous placement
abuse,
exclusion from mainstream school. Located in the
or
Beacons, the homes provide high quality care
Brecon
support for young people in crisis and seeking to
and
and engage into education and support,
re-integrate
the past 15 months, Fair Ways has employed the
Over
programme, offering a therapeutic model of
RiiSE
Birch Grove report comments: "Young
The
are welcomed with sensitivity to help
people
settle into the home. Care staff treat
them
people with respect and promote their
young
development, a young person told us
personal
are treated “well” and feel “safe”. Young
they
are clear about the duration, aims and
people
of the placement. When young
expectations
leave the home, positive endings are
people
promoted."
the reports in full, here -
Read
https://bit.ly/40LdGSp
Children's Homes receive a good report
from Care Inspectorate Wales
Fair Ways Residential Children's Homes in Wales, received a good rating from
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) inspectors in October and November 2022. This
rating reflects the continued dedication of the team and collaboration and coproduction
with other services within Fair Ways, to deliver the best care and
support to children in our care.
service.
before moving onto lesser support.
care to support staff and children.
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and Zac’s family started their fostering journey
Levi
Fair Ways back in 2015, and over the last 7 years,
with
boys have mainly welcomed unaccompanied
the
children into their home. At such
asylum-seeking
ages, the boys have opened their home and
young
to children and young people from a
hearts
their journey, they have been accepting
Throughout
inclusive of their foster siblings whilst continually
and
the true spirit of fostering.
embracing
sharing a bedroom so that their family can
Whether
other young people in need, or sharing their
help
and friends, Levi and Zac have played a crucial
toys
often being much younger than those who
Despite
to stay, the siblings are great at making
come
and young people feel more at ease in their
children
surroundings, all whilst overcoming any
new
a new addition to the family is an
Welcoming
and often nerve-wracking experience for
exciting
with many waiting until their sons and
families,
have moved out, however Levi and Zac
daughters
the thousands of other foster siblings
and
the UK show us every day just how
throughout
valuable and inspirational birth
enlightening,
are, and how positively they can impact
children
Merriman, Head of Fostering at Fair Ways
Natalie
-"The care and compassion shown
added
their fostering journey is nothing short
throughout
amazing. Their willingness and enthusiasm in
of
children and young people into their
welcoming
with open arms, all whilst learning about
home
cultures and backgrounds is truly
different
inspirational.
Fostering Children win Award at
Fostering Network Awards 2022
Fair Ways was delighted that Levi (8) and Zac (5) won the ‘Outstanding Contribution
by Sons and Daughters’ Award at the 2022 Fostering Excellence Awards, held by
The Fostering Network. The award celebrates children and young people under 18
who go over and above in the support of their families and foster siblings.
language barriers very quickly.
multitude of different cultures and backgrounds.
the lives of other young people.
role in the lives of many young people.
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Ways were delighted that our Foster Carer,
Fair
won The Foster Carer Award at The
Charlie,
and her late husband Paul fostered for 16
Charlie
In this time, they also inspired their son and
years.
to foster with Fair Ways Charity. They
partner
their home to many children, offering
opened
and Staying Put placements, as well as
long-term
and emergency arrangements.
respite
and Paul’s speciality was caring for children
Charlie
complex and challenging behaviours. Their
with
and relaxed approach put young people at
warm
and resulted in a fantastic track record of
ease
placements. They continue to maintain
stable
with their foster children long after they
contact
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a two year period, Paul suffered
Over
ill health requiring frequent
increasing
to hospital and being cared for by
admissions
at home. Sadly, Paul passed away in
Charlie
this period, Charlie continued to
Throughout
two young people with complex needs
foster
supported them in their return to their
and
families, which in itself was a wonderful
birth
commitment, passion and love for the
Charlie’s
role is so evident. She is a wonderful
fostering
to Fair Ways agency, often supporting
asset
foster carers and we are so proud of her
new
The National Children and Young People's
Awards 2022
The National Children and Young People's Awards promote outstanding care and support across the UK.
Fair Ways Foster Carer, Charlie was a very well-deserved winner of the Foster Carer Award 2022.
National Children and Young People Awards 2022.
May 2022.
achievement.
We are delighted and very proud that
Charlie has won the Foster Carer award. Her
dedication to fostering young people and
personal resilience is an inspiration, and on
behalf on everyone at Fair Ways we would
like to thank her for her service
Gareth Webb
Fair Ways Managing Director
achievement.
have moved on.

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April 2022, we were delighted that our
In
Director, Gareth Webb, was the proud
Managing
of the Leadership Award at the 2022
recipient
Company Culture Awards.
UK
Ways was shortlisted for both Best Employee
Fair
Programme of the Year for our
Development
programme, and Leadership Award
RiiSE
category.
competition for the awards was very fierce in
The
categories, with Fair Ways standing out
both
the way we dealt with adversity and
through
staff and service users throughout the
supported
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the Leadership Award at any time is
Winning
to be proud of, but we are
something
proud of everyone at Fair Ways to
especially
won it off the back of such a difficult and
have
Ways Managing Director, Gareth Webb
Fair
"Personally, I am immensely proud to
added
won the Leadership Award during our
have
challenging year to date, and I hope we
most
continue the hard work and dedication to
can
outcomes for children and young
improving
A high-performing culture
to provide the best results
At Fair Ways, we understand that our core values and culture will play a huge part in our ways of working, whilst
providing outstanding quality care, support and education to children, young people and families in our care.
challenging few years.
people in care for years to come.”
COVID-19 pandemic.

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late 2022, Fair Ways School in Fort Wallington
In
to facilitate an additional 10 student
expanded
further expansion is to meet the strong
This
for Fair Ways Education services locally
demand
continues Fair Ways’ commitment to
and
students with the best quality care,
providing
students who attend Fort Wallington site
Many
previously attended other Fair Ways
have
Ways School (Fort Wallington) focusses on
Fair
as this school offers further education
destinations,
as we prepare students for the next
opportunities
in their education journey at college,
steps
is a real success that these students are choosing
It
stay in education and we are very proud of their
to
Fair Ways School (Fort Wallington site)
expanded to accommodate additional students
Fair Ways School site in Fareham expanded in 2022 to now accommodate 20 students and has doubled
the capacity of this school in the past year.
places, bringing the school capacity to 20.
university or work placements.
continuing achievements.
support and education in a high-quality setting.
schools.
Our destinations project is proving to be a
real success in helping students
successfully transition into further
education, employment or training.
Laura Rowe
Fair Ways Director of Education and Health
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children were taken into temporary foster care
Two
a failed parenting assessment. The children
following
different fathers. Both fathers agreed to be
had
to care for their respective child.
assessed
Ways provided a parenting assessment at our
Fair
Centre for one father and child. The team
Family
hard with this father, and he was fully
worked
to the process. Prior to coming into the
committed
Centre, he had only had three contact sessions
Family
his child, totalling 7 hours.
with
watched an amazing process of attachment and
We
grow and develop over the 12 weeks they were
love,
us. The child was transformed and became less
with
less scared, and less sad. She was happy,
anxious,
and felt safe, and blossomed in the care of her
content
This was a really positive outcome for both the
father.
other father also had a positive assessment, and
The
siblings still have contact.
the
Ways Family Services continues to support the
Fair
and daughter for the next six months. When they
father
Fair Ways, they will be ready to face the world
leave
us. We are proud that we have made a
without
for them and wish them the best of luck in
difference
future. the
Fair Ways Family Centre
father and his daughter.
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new service, Lotus Lodge, initially commenced
Our
a step-down service for families, following their
as
period in the Family Centre. However,
assessment
quickly exceeded expectations and led to
demand
service seeking Ofsted registration in early
the
to become a fully registered Residential
2023
Lodge offers families parenting assessments,
Lotus
and tailored training to better care for
observation,
baby or child. The staff team works in close
their
with the existing Residential Family
partnership
separate bungalow, adjacent to the Family
A
in Southampton, will continue to act as
Centre
step-down service for families seeking more
a
following good progress in
independence,
have already seen early success, as the first
We
of Lotus Lodge successfully
resident
to their own accommodation in
transitioned
2023, supported by Fair Ways Assistance
early
that helped refurbish the property
Scheme,
to move in.
prior
Lotus Lodge Residential Family Centre
opens in Bournemouth
Fair Ways Family Services team supports families throughout Hampshire and
surrounding counties. Our first Family Centre opened in Southampton in 2012 and
has already expanded in that location. In response to local demand Fair Ways
opened a second, 3-bed Residential Family Centre in Bournemouth in 2022.
their parenting assessments.
Family Centre.
Centre in Southampton.
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October 2022, Fair Ways confirmed the move
In
their Central Support offices from Regus in
of
move has seen Fair Ways expand the offering
The
Central Support teams, whilst offering a
for
training centre and kitchen area.
dedicated
new offices are located in Building 1000 at
The
North Harbour, situated less than 100
Lakeside
from our previous offices.
metres
Ways Managing Director, Gareth Webb, added
Fair
are delighted to be moving into Lakeside
“We
1000. This move further demonstrates our
Building
commitment and desire to become the
continued
children’s services charity in the south of
leading
having won Employer of the Year at local
England,
move saw our Training team move from their
This
in Fort Wallington, Fareham, to join our other
base
Fair Ways Central Support Offices relocated to
Lakeside North Harbour
The south coast is the home of Fair Ways, having been formed and based in Southampton. We are excited to
have moved into the Portsmouth region in the last 3 years and this latest office move shows Fair Ways'
commitment to becoming an employer and charity of choice for people living and working on the south coast.
Portsmouth to Lakeside North Harbour.
Portsmouth Business Excellence Awards”.
Central Support services in Lakeside North Harbour.
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annual inter-service gardening
Our
started in 2018 and
'competition'
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Fair Ways in Bloom
continues to blossom.

Fair Ways in Bloom there was always serious
Behind
as follows:
intent
Impressions Count
First
any child or young person joining Fair Ways, it is
For
that we create a great first impression. Fair
essential
invests in ensuring that all our facilities both
Ways
and internally are to a high standard and
externally
as such. We fundamentally believe that
maintained
service user deserves to live in high-quality
each
surroundings.
For Engagement
Opportunities
Ways staff will always seek to find innovative
Fair
to engage those in our care. Sharing time in
ways
a garden or making these designs a reality
designing
be a really productive space, to gently engage in
can
and address some of the challenges
conversations
faced. We have seen children engage in a
being
of ownership and pride in their home and
sense
Great Outdoors
The
outdoors and especially in a garden, creates
Being
space for mental well-being, a chance to engage
a
forge relationships in a new environment and
and
environmental awareness about how we
boosts
to the world around us.
contribute
From Little Acorns...
The idea for Fair Ways in Bloom germinated in 2018 as a fun ‘competition’ between
Fair Ways locations. In the intervening years this competition has blossomed and
today almost all Fair Ways services keenly compete for the Golden Gnome Trophy
and associated bragging rights. We have seen the most fabulous creations and
imaginative ideas, frequently inspired by our young people.
gardens and take pride in showing these off.
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becoming Fair Ways Community Benefit Society, the Trustee team have focused
Since
our strategy as a Charity, not just for now but over the coming 10 years.
on
Ways is an amazing charity and also a substantial business, providing care services
Fair
almost 800 children, young people and adults in 2022 and employing 400 staff in
to
line with our Vision we will continue to expand, but crucially this will not simply be
In
for growth sake.
growth
strategic intent is to increase our Impact and two campaigns are discussed on the
The
page. Trustees are considering options to launch fundraising, to meet the
opposite
of the charity and also maximise our impact. Fundraising plans will be
objectives
supporting specific projects and small grant giving within the childcare sector.
towards
the coming year we will look to strengthen our Trustee Board and bring additional
In
to support the Executive team. If this is of interest to you, please do make contact
skills
A word from our Trustees
two UK countries.
Anne Segall
Chair of Trustees
Fair Ways Community
Benefit Society
and we will be happy to discuss our plans in detail.

strategic intent is to increase our Impact, and this will be achieved in a variety of
Our
In particular our focus will be on raising awareness about the plight of care
ways.
those who leave the support of the care system but struggle to navigate the
leavers:
world and often continue to rely on the state for years, and unable to break free
adult
the generational cycle of poverty and care.
of
2023, we will focus on two key projects as follows:
During
employment opportunities for
Improving
Leavers in the Portsmouth area
Care
a Christmas event for Care Leavers,
Hosting
intent is to involve external stakeholders across our local communities to engage
Our
Fair Ways Campaigns
again in the Portsmouth area.
and assist deliver these initiatives at scale.
We look forward to updating on these ventures in our next report.
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General Enquiries: 02380 230 400
Email: hello@fairways.co
www. fairways.co
Registered Office: Lakeside North Harbour,
Western Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EN