Children's Home run by White Orchid Care Limited in Milton Keynes

Unique reference number SC465588 Inspector Natalie Burton Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person White Orchid Care Limited Registered person address 77 Marlowes HEMEL HEMPSTEAD Hertfordshire HP1 1LF Responsible individual Richard Alwyn Mills Registered manager POST VACANT / Anna Lily Powell Date of last inspection 29/08/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 24/03/2015

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Previous inspection good 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 Ofsted judge that it has sustained effectiveness .

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This inspection

Since the last inspection the manager has addressed the one requirement and two of the recommendations made at the last inspection.

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This inspection

The manager has informed placing authorities of the electronic and mechanical monitoring within the home. This is because the manager has informed the placing authority of the bedroom sensors placed on children’s and young people’s bedrooms. This ensures that during the night, staff are aware if they leave their bedrooms. In addition, this information is available within the home’s Statement of Purpose. Therefore placing authorities, parents and interested parties are made aware of the monitoring within the home, to keep children and young people safe.

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This inspection

Staff have made improvements to the recording of measures of control used within the home. All children and young people are able to comment on the measure of control used, and this is recorded, even if they do not wish to comment. Therefore children and young people are encouraged to have a view on the measure of control used.

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This inspection

Management have made improvements to a lock within the home, as noted within a local fire service check. The lock has been changed to enable staff, children and young people to exit the home without the need of a key, in case of fire. As a result, any potential hazards are identified and action taken to reduce the risk to children and young people in the case of a fire.

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This inspection

The manager has made some progress to staff completing their Children’s Workforce Development Standards. A member of staff has been identified to provide support to staff to complete the standards. In addition an assessor has been identified to undertake internal verification of the portfolios. However, not all staff have completed the work. This recommendation is repeated. 3 of 5 Since the last inspection the Registered Manager has moved to another home within the organisation. The organisation has appointed an individual to manager the home and is in the process of registering with Ofsted.

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This inspection

During the inspection, some shortfalls were noted. The Statement of Purpose is not up to date. For example, the age range of children and young people living at the home is not in line with the Statement of Purpose, and changes in management. In addition, while the organisation has completed internal monitoring, the reports have not been sent to Ofsted. While there is minimal impact on children and young people, these are a breach of regulations.

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This inspection

Since the last inspection, there has been an allegation made regarding a member of staff. While appropriate action was taken to ensure that the young person was safe, the manager did not implement fully the homes safeguarding policy. This is because the manager did not consult with the Local Authority Designated Officer. In addition, the service did not inform Ofsted of the allegation. While sufficient action was taken, this does not ensure that robust action is taken in line with the home’s policy; to ensure that all allegations are taken seriously to ensure that children and young people are effectively safe, and their views are listened to.

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This inspection

Children and young people continue to make exceptional progress at this home. They have reduced their challenging behaviour, eat healthily and are engaging with therapy and education. Staff are nurturing and treat children and young people with respect. They actively encourage them to participate in activities. Such as guides, trampoline club and local youth clubs. Staff support children and young people with contact with their families. They transport them, and stay with them when required.

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This inspection

Children and young people live in a homely and welcoming environment that is furnished to a good standard. Their bedrooms are beautifully decorated and personalised to their interests and likes. Children and young people are also encouraged to make and sustain friendships, and will have play days at the home. Some young people have had their friends to stay overnight. As a result, children and young people view this as their home, and are encouraged to take part in appropriate peer activities. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately run home that can accommodate up to four children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

29/08/2014 Full good 16/01/2014 Full good

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Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Reg. Requirement Due date

5 (2001) keep under review, and where appropriate, revise the statement of purpose and notify HMCI of any such revision within 28 days (Regulation 5(a and b)) 30/04/2015

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) shall implement written a policy which sets out the procedure to be followed in the event of any allegation or abuse or neglect (Regulation 16(1)(b)) 30/04/2015

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure any of the events listed in column 1 of the table in schedule 5 takes place, the registered person shall without delay notify the persons indicated in respect of the event in column 2 of the table (Regulation 30(1)) 30/04/2015

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) shall supply to HMCI a report in respect of any review conducted by him for the purposes of paragraph (1).(Regulation 34(2)) 30/04/2015 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Reg. Requirement Due date

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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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