More on absconding

To Marcus Prickface and Antonio Spineless (email)

In respect of the incident which took place at Apple Court on the evening of Wednesday 24 February, 2010, in which a fault developed on Marifa Itchybum's video player. A member of staff speaking contemporaneous to events stated that Marifa had "packed his videos away and was ready to leave" shortly before a spare skart lead was located and the fault on his video player remedied. It is extremely likely, in my view, that an unremedied fault would eventually lead to Marifa attempting to abscond. His subsequent behaviour might also pose a serious risk to staff, children and property at Apple Court.

I understand there is currently no spare video player on site at Apple Court.

Please forward to me (Jonah Itchybum, Marifa's primary carer and father) IN WRITING no later than Tuesday 02 March 2010 a copy of the risk assessment, specific to the risk of Marifa's attempting to abscond from Apple Court, including provision for substituting faulty video/TV equipment and whether spare units have been purchased or otherwise supplied. I am more than willing to advise and support you in obtaining a spare video player as required.

I must insist that you action this matter as per my instructions. My intent is to ensure you are taking every precaution to ensure my son's safety, and that you are prepared to be open and fully accountable in this matter.

I hope you will agree this is a reasonable course of action under the circumstances.

Sincerely

Jonah Itchybum

Phone call at 9.30pm last night from Marcus Prickface, Marifa's key worker, promising to action this matter.

An Email from the SS

Dear Jonah

As Marifa is in his transition year it is important that a piece of work called a pathway plan is completed. This plan includes Marifa's likes, dislikes and important information about him to take to adult services. The plan also includes future plans and ideas. Barry Handactor is the Person Centred Planning Co-ordinator (Transition) for Trotters who completes these plans with young people and their families. Barry would like to joint visit with myself and is happy to do an initial visit to discuss the plan with you and Mrs Itchybum? We were then thinking Barry could spend some time with Marifa during half term to complete the plan?

I am aware that Mrs Itchybum has a new job and works full time therefore it may be difficult but if you could let me know?

Thanks

Nathalie Feckless