Children's Home run by Shalamar Children Limited in Essex

Unique reference number SC475088 Visit date 12/12/2014 Inspector Deirdra Keating Monitoring report for a Children's Home Monitoring Report: SC475088, 12/12/2014 2 of 4

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Brief description of the service

This is a new registration and is an independent service. The service will provide care and accommodation for up to three young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Information about the setting.

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Brief description of the service

This is an independent service owned by the RI and her husband. in the home. This is the only home run by Mr and Mrs Connor and is a limited Company. 2

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Outcome of monitoring visit

On the 11 November 2014 a Social Care Regulatory Inspector conducted a full inspection of the home. Significant shortfalls were found in relation to; management, managerial monitoring, placement matching, recruitment of staff, staff training, staff supervision, record keeping and fire drills. As a result of the inspection ten regulations were breached and two compliance notices were issued.

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Outcome of monitoring visit

On the 12 December 2014 a Social Care Regulatory Inspector visited the home to monitor the compliance notices.

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Outcome of monitoring visit

A new manager is in post and is managing the home competently. Management is effective and child focussed. The identified shortfalls have been addressed. Recruitment procedures have been reviewed and staff have all undergone satisfactory pre-employment checks. The staff team have received mandatory training and supervision. The Registered Individual acknowledges that previous management arrangements were inadequate and has worked well with the new manager to ensure all procedures adhere to the home's policies and are compliant with the regulatory requirements.

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Outcome of monitoring visit

The number of young people in the home has reduced and staffing levels have increased. The manager has appointed three new members of staff and further recruitment is underway. A training programme has been implemented for all staff. This ensures staff are prepared for their roles and can provide good support to the young people placed in the home.

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Outcome of monitoring visit

Recording systems have been set up and maintained. The rota shows an accurate record of staff working in the home. There is an admission and discharge register and records demonstrate monthly monitoring is carried out by the manager. Supervision records demonstrate staff are supervised regularly. Policies have been reviewed to reflect all changes made and these guide staffs' practice.

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Outcome of monitoring visit

The manager promotes partnership working and has invited external professionals to visit the home and guide staff. The new management systems and procedures in place will be tested further at the full inspection. The Registered Individual, director and manager have Monitoring Report: SC475088, 12/12/2014 4 of 4

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Outcome of monitoring visit

cooperated fully in addressing the shortfalls. These were given immediate attention demonstrating a compliant attitude and a willingness to improve.

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Outcome of monitoring visit

Ofsted are satisfied with the action the home has taken in response to the compliance notices. As a result of the monitoring visit, the compliance notices are met.

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About this monitoring visit

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and progress made by the Children's Home following an Ofsted inspection.

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