Children's Home run by Aspris Children’s Services Limited in Herefordshire

Unique reference number SC062223 Inspector Suzanne Young Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Priory Education Services Ltd Registered person address 5th Floor 80 Hammersmith Road London W14 8UD Responsible individual Helen Sharpe Registered manager POST VACANT Date of last inspection 04/03/2014 2 of 4 Inspection date 06/01/2015

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Previous inspection good progress Enforcement action since last inspection none

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This inspection

This home was judged good at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection the home was ‘not judged’ .

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This inspection

This inspection was conducted over the telephone with the school's principle. A visit was not conducted.

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This inspection

The home was closed at the end of May 2014. A letter was sent to Ofsted to say that the home had no young people resident. The home reopened for six weeks to admit a young person during the school summer holidays. Since September 2014 the home has been closed for four months. The registered provider has indicated that the home will not be operational for three months. Should the home decide to accept placements they are required to inform Ofsted of their intention before they do so.

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This inspection

The provider is in the process of gaining quotes for refurbishment work on the home. Following this the provider will give three months notice to Ofsted of their intention to admit young people into the home.

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This inspection

The home has had no Registered Manager since 30 May 2014. A manager has been identified and the provider is currently recruiting staff to work in the home.

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This inspection

The were no regulatory shortfalls at the last inspection. One recommendation was made to ensure young people receive prompt feedback on any concerns they raise. This has been met.

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This inspection

The registered person has fulfilled the minimum regulatory requirements to report to Ofsted during this period when they have not accommodated children. The provider has appointed an independent person to visit and report on the children’s home. The visits have been carried out on a monthly basis and the reports have been provided to Ofsted as required. 3 of 4

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Information about this children’s home

This children's home can provide care and accommodation for up to seven young people who have emotional or behavioural difficulties. The home is owned by a private limited company. On the same site as the home is an independent school run by the provider, which young people from the home may attend.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

04/03/2014 Interim good progress 20/06/2013 Full good 06/03/2013 Interim inadequate progress 03/12/2012 Full good Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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What inspection judgements mean

At the interim inspections we make a judgement on whether the home has improved in effectiveness, sustained effectiveness, or declined in effectiveness since the previous full inspection. This is in line with the Inspection of children’s homes: framework for inspection.

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Information 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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Information about this inspection

The report details the main strengths, any areas for improvement, including any breaches of regulation, and any failure to meet national minimum standards. The judgements included in the report are made against the framework of inspection for children's homes.

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