Children's Home run by Pilgrims Corner Limited in Kent

Unique reference number SC390167 Inspector Mark Blesky Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Pilgrims Corner Limited Registered person address Suite 5 The Links HERNE BAY Kent CT6 7GQ

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Responsible individual Sarah Norman Registered manager Lesley Patricia Dunne / Margaret Ann Windeatt Date of last inspection 29/01/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 11/02/2015

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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

At the last inspection carried out in January 2014, the home was judged as good. No requirements or recommendations were made on that occasion and none are made as a result of this visit.

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This inspection

At the time of this inspection visit there are currently no children on role, which has been a planned decision by the home. There is also a new acting manager in post who has made application to become a Registered Manager and awaits an interview with Ofsted.

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This inspection

Although there are no young people resident, this home is operational and it was confirmed to the inspector that the home is ready to take planned admissions. No admissions are in progress at the time of this inspection.

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This inspection

In addition staff members are not currently working in the home. The existing staff are working in the company's three other sister homes and they will return to the home once a planned placement has been confirmed.

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This inspection

Therefore no overall effectiveness judgement will be made on this occasion due to the fact that there are no children or staff present and only limited, historic documents related to the last child placed.

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This inspection

Information currently available in the home comprises of one historic personal file and historic entries in logbooks that detail matters such as physical intervention, complaints and day-to-day running records kept by the home. The acting manager has however reviewed administration and practices in a number of key areas, which were available and the focus of this inspection visit.

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This inspection

Key working has been reviewed and this is now more closely linked with young 3 of 5 people's care and placement planning. This allows key working to focus more fully on both the day-to-day matters, and the broader aspirations and goals of the placement plan. In addition to this key working has a clearer agenda and staff use young people's day-to-day records such as behaviour and incident records to inform key working agendas. This integration of information enables staff to respond to changes in young people's behaviour or undesirable trends more promptly.

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This inspection

Missing persons and absence practice has been reviewed and the home has redesigned the missing persons recording format and staff procedures. More detailed and comprehensive information is recorded in a running record along with the recording of the significant people involved in addressing the absence and action that is taken. Discussions have taken place with the local police to ensure closer compatibility between the homes procedures and those of the police. This enables more joined up and concise working practices.

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This inspection

Risk assessment has been reviewed which includes the redesign of both recording practices and the manner in which the home addresses risk assessment. Recording formats are clearer and more succinct detailing exactly what the risks are, how young person's behaviour may impact on risk, and actions taken by staff to mitigate or remove risk.

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This inspection

Signs and symptoms that may lead to behaviour that poses risk are also included within the risk assessment process. Where key working or any other day-to-day interactions suggest an impact on risk, this is immediately added to the known risk factors. Overview is then undertaken between the key worker and the manager to consider if the level of risk needs to be redefined. This results in a more dynamic and proactive approach to risk assessment. This improved practice allows staff to consider when young people might be at greater risk, before their behaviour actually places them at risk.

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This inspection

The manager's reviews demonstrate an insightful and thoughtful approach by identifying areas of practice that are most significant in keeping young people safe and protected. While these systems will need time to become embedded within practice, these reviews have appropriately focused on key areas of practice and improving the outcomes for young people. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This private children's home provides accommodation for up to two young people who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties. This home is part of a group of four homes owned by the same company.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

29/01/2014 Interim good progress 02/05/2013 Full good 17/12/2012 Interim good progress 01/05/2012 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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