An unclear entry
“Alex refused the activity and was difficult. Staff encouraged Alex and later Alex settled.”
A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN’S HOME TEAMS
Records that explain
the child’s day.
Clear, Child-Centred Recording
Help your team move from vague entries to meaningful accounts of what happened, the child’s choices and the support staff provided.
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THE DIFFERENCE IS IN THE DETAIL
What does “activity declined”
leave out?
A more useful account
At 14:00, staff offered Alex a walk to the local park. Alex said, “I don’t want to go out.” Staff offered a shorter walk or drawing at the dining table. Alex chose drawing and spent 20 minutes designing a football shirt alongside a staff member. Alex then asked to display the drawing in the lounge. Alex did not give a reason for declining the walk.
Fictional example. We practise adding observable detail without inventing motives or emotional states.
LEARN THROUGH PRACTICE
Bring meaning
into everyday writing.
- Separate facts, direct quotes and interpretation.
- Include the child’s preferences and choices respectfully.
- Describe what staff actually did and what happened afterwards.
- Capture accepted and declined activities with useful context.
- Build balanced weekly updates from specific daily detail.
The session combines discussion, a fictional rewrite exercise and one improvement for your team to trial. It is practical professional development, not accredited training.
TOOLS YOUR TEAM CAN KEEP
Six editable
starting points.
- Daily narrative prompt
- Activity choice record
- Weekly update framework
- Manager review checklist
- Team reflection sheet
- Fictional recording exercise
Word and PDF formats for internal use within the purchasing home. Adapt them to your procedures; continue to use your required safeguarding, incident, medication and other prescribed records.
YOUR FACILITATOR
Fabjan Pepaj
A residential care leader and author with experience supporting teams in children’s homes. Fabjan’s work brings together practical leadership, communication and professional writing.
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How are dates agreed?
Suggest your preferred dates or request the earliest available session. We agree a workable date together before confirming your booking. Sending an enquiry does not reserve a slot or create a payment obligation.
Can more than one home attend?
The £249 offer covers up to ten attendees from one home. For multiple homes or a larger team, please enquire for a separate quote.
Is this the free Christmas workshop?
No. The complimentary Christmas workshop explores trauma and behaviour. This paid session focuses on recording practice and includes six editable tools. Explore the separate Christmas offer.
Will we share children’s records?
No. The exercises use fictional examples. Please do not send identifiable care records. You can describe general learning priorities in your enquiry.
How do payment and cancellation work?
First, agree the session date, scope and cancellation or rescheduling terms with Fabjan in writing. Then use the payment section below to pay £249 through Revolut’s secure checkout. The payment is made to Fabjan Pepaj. After paying, email your organisation name, agreed session date and payer name to hellofabjan@gmail.com so the payment can be matched to your booking. Your booking confirmation follows once the payment has been checked.
ALREADY AGREED YOUR DATE?
Pay for your
team’s workshop.
Please pay only after you and Fabjan have agreed the session date and booking terms in writing.
One 90-minute live online workshop for up to ten staff from one home, six editable tools and one consolidated follow-up email covering up to three questions submitted within seven days.
Need to agree a date first? Email Fabjan or send a workshop enquiry.
Launch price offer
£249per home
Standard price £349 from 1 December 2026
Launch price for dates and terms agreed by 30 November 2026.
Payment recipient: Fabjan Pepaj
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After payment, email your organisation name, agreed session date and payer name to hellofabjan@gmail.com. Fabjan will check the payment and send your booking confirmation.
LET’S FIND A DATE
A useful session
for your team.
Tell me a little about your home and the recording skills you would like to strengthen. I will reply to discuss dates and arrangements.
£249 per home · 90 minutes · Up to ten staff
Launch price for dates and terms agreed by 30 November 2026. Standard price £349 from 1 December 2026.