Children's Home run by One To One Crisis Intervention Ltd in Devon

SC068205 Unique reference number 3 August 2009 Inspection date Jennifer Reed Inspector Random Type of Inspection

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25 February 2009 Date of last inspection .

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About this inspection

The purpose of this inspection is to assure children and young people, parents, the public, local authorities and government of the quality and standard of the service provided. The inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. This report details the main strengths and any areas for improvement identified during the inspection. The judgements included in the report are made in relation to the outcome for children set out in the Children Act 2004 and relevant National Minimum Standards for the establishment.

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The inspection judgements and what they mean

this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is strong Good: this aspect of the provision is sound Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is not good enough Inadequate: 3 of 6 Inspection Report: SC068205

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Brief description of the service

The home is registered as a children's home to provide care and accommodation for one young person, of either gender, aged from seven to under 18 years. The home was registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspection in July 2006 and is now registered with Ofsted. Staffing levels are provided to meet the assessed needs of the accommodated young people.

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Brief description of the service

The property is a modern semi-detached house, situated in a residential area in a village setting. The home comprises of the sitting room and dining area, the kitchen and a toilet on the ground floor. On the upper floor there is the young person's bathroom, the young person's bedroom, two staff bedrooms, the staff bathroom and the office. The enclosed rear garden provides a paved patio and planted borders. There is parking available at the front of the property and on the street. Local services are within walking distance and a comprehensive range of facilities and additional services are accessible in the nearby town.

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Summary

The home is currently not providing accommodation to children and young people. Our inspection methodology relies on evidence found at the time of inspection and this essentially includes users' views about the service. As this evidence is not available when there are no children and young people present, we have completed a proportionate inspection; the purpose of which is to decide that should an admission be made, the service would be able to work to a satisfactory standard.

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Summary

The home has not been operational for the past six days, since the previous placement of three years duration ended. The young person's bedroom is currently being redecorated and refurbished in preparation for the next admission; it is expected to be ready within the month. The inspection of the home found that the service should be able to work to a satisfactory standard once this work is completed. The overall quality rating is satisfactory. This is an overview of what the inspector found during the inspection.

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Helping children to be healthy

The provision is satisfactory. Health policies, procedural and recording guidance is available to staff to support them in promoting young people's well-being and good health. For example, clear recording and health planning systems monitor young people's health and the safe administration of medication. The home ensures that medical consent is gained prior to admission, to provide young people with prompt emergency medical treatment and first aid as required. There are established systems set up to register young people with local medical practitioners. Staff receive regular training in emergency first aid and medication handling training to support young people's health needs. There is suitable secure storage within the home for the safe keeping of medicines. 4 of 6 Inspection Report: SC068205 Staff receive training in food hygiene and safe food handling and storage; there is a system in place to regularly check the temperature of fridges. The kitchen is clean and in working order;

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

The provision is satisfactory. The home has comprehensive policies, procedures and records available which satisfactorily address privacy, confidentiality, complaints, health and safety, behaviour management and safeguarding issues. Staff receive regular training in promoting young people's welfare and keeping young people safe. The company follows safer recruitment and selection guidelines and staffing levels are provided to meet young people's assessed needs.

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Protecting children from harm or neglect and helping them stay safe

Risk assessments for the premises and fire safety are in place and weekly fire safety checks are being undertaken. Gas, electrical installation and Portable Appliance Testing checks are in date and the home has current public liability insurance.

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Achieving economic wellbeing

The provision is satisfactory. The home is currently being prepared for the next admission. The ground floor of the home is in good order; it provides good quality accommodation and is ready for use. The young person's bedroom is in the process of being redecorated and refurbished to provide a neutral room ready for the next young person who will be accommodated therein. A new bed has been purchased and storage arrangements are being addressed. Staff bedrooms, bathroom and the office are suitable for immediate use. The garden is well maintained.

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Organisation

The organisation is satisfactory. The home's Statement of Purpose is regularly reviewed by the registered manager and is available on request, to placing authorities, young people and parents. The company provides staff with a good range of policies and procedures to help them look after young people well. There are established recording, supervision and monitoring systems in place which review and evaluate care practices within the home. Records kept provide an account of progress and outcomes for accommodated young people.

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Organisation

The manager is suitably qualified to manage this home and is registered with Ofsted. Company staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme, complete a probationary period and receive regular update training in core areas of relevant child care practice. A staff team will be formed to meet the needs of the next young person accommodated in the home. 5 of 6 Inspection Report: SC068205

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions, which must be taken so that the registered person meets the Care Standards Act 2000, The Childrens Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The Registered Provider must comply with the given timescales.

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Recommendations

There are no recommendations. 6 of 6 Inspection Report: SC068205

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