Children's Home run by Esland North Limited in Derbyshire

This monitoring visit

This home was judged as requires improvement at the full inspection on 25/08/2015. At an interim inspection on 11/12/15 is was judged as sustained effectiveness. Three requirements were set. This monitoring visit was undertaken to review progress in relation to these requirements.

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Two requirements relate to the physical environment of the home. Although there is clear evidence of progress, so that the condition of the home is improved, further improvements are required in order to achieve a high quality living environment for all young people. A third requirement in relation to staff training has been met.

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This monitoring visit

In some respects, since the last inspection, the premises have improved. For example, one young person has had a new bed, a new settee and he has chosen and helped to build storage furniture for his bedroom. These purchases, as well as improved monitoring through newly implemented daily task sheets, ensure that young people’s living environment is cleaner, more hygienic and a more nurturing environment to live in. However, some maintenance issues remain outstanding. One young person’s bathroom remains in a poor state of repair, with a damaged door and walls. In addition, repairs to ensure the safety of the decking area in the garden remain incomplete. Although there are plans to address these outstanding maintenance issues, records within the home do not sufficiently demonstrate what actions have been taken to ensure that these repairs are completed without delay. Neither do they indicate when jobs have been, or will be, completed. Prompt

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responses to damage, and improved recording and monitoring systems in relation to maintenance, are required in order to promote continuous improvements to the physical environment, and improve the safety and quality of their home environment.

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Gaps in staff training have been addressed. All staff have now completed training in relation to the homes specific behaviour management and physical restraint approach. As a result, staff are now better equipped to meet the complex and challenging behavioural needs of young people.

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Information about this children's home

This children’s home is run by a private organisation. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The main house can accommodate two children and young people and the cottage annex on the other side of the driveway can accommodate one. 

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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 (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

12: The protection of children standard:

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In order to meet the protection of children standard the registered person must:

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2(d) ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards 04/03/2016

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13: The leadership and management standard:

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In order to meet the leadership and management standard the registered person must:

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2(h) use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home, with particular reference to the monitoring and review of maintenance systems. 04/03/2016

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the home since their last Ofsted inspection. This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. the guidance raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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