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Social care · Children's home inspection (SCCIF)

Children's Home run by Ethelbert Specialist Homes Limited in Kent

Inspected 13 Jul 2011 · published 30 Aug 2011 · URN SC023744

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Summary

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Mark Blesky

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  • Inspection datesingle source

    13 Jul 2011

  • Inspectors verified

    Mark Blesky

  • URN verified

    SC023744

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FindingsAbout the inspection positive critical

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No standout praise found.

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No strong criticism found.

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Findings 16%About the inspection 84%

Full report text

Unique reference number SC023744 Inspection date 13/07/2011 Inspector Mark Blesky Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 25/03/2011 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated.

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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 to assess the effectiveness of the service and to consider how well it complies with the relevant regulations and meets the national minimum standards.

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About this inspection

The report details the progress made by the provider since the last full inspection, identifies any further strengths, any areas for improvement and makes judgements as outlined in the Inspection of children’s homes – framework for inspection (March 2011).

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The inspection judgements and what they mean

Good progress The children’s home has demonstrated continued improvement in quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the large majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection.

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progress

The children’s home has maintained quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection.

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progress

The children’s home has failed to address one or more requirements and/or has not met the majority of recommendations and/or the quality of care and outcomes for children and young people have declined since the last full inspection.

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Brief description of the service

This home is a three storey town house in a seaside resort. It provides care for up to three young people. There are local amenities with the beach, parks and town within walking distance. The home is inoperative. There are no young people or staff in the home.

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Progress

No judgement is made as this home is inoperative and there is insufficient evidence to make a judgement on quality of care or outcomes for young people.

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