Children's Home run by Pilgrims Corner Limited in Kent

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Good at the full inspection. At the time of this inspection no young people are living within the home; therefore No judgement is made.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the full welfare inspection in August 2015 one requirement was made in relation to a staff recruitment document.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has addressed this matter by introducing an online and hard copy checklist and monitoring is conducted by the responsible individual. No recruitment record can now be processed until appropriate checks are authorised.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The last young person left the home in November 2015 and the home remains open and operative, awaiting referrals.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, the Registered Manager has left. A new manager has been appointed and is making application to Ofsted to become registered.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff members that are joining the home are currently working within the wider company and will take up full time posts within the home upon the arrival of new admissions. This demonstrates that effective management has recognised the importance of providing a dedicated and established staff team.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

In preparation, the manager has undertaken a comprehensive audit of all staff training and implemented appropriate training programmes. The manager has contacted stakeholders, including health, the child and adolescent mental health services, the local authority, police and the local safeguarding children board to agree local protocols and working together practices.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Regulation 45 quality assurance practices have been reviewed and a robust system of inspection and recording has been created. The system focuses on clear analysis and evaluation of care practice, and the impact on outcomes for children. This is incorporated into the homes development plan to drive the training and professional development of staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff supervision practices have been reviewed and they now focus on qualitative aspects of staff performance. Staff take greater responsibility for appraising their own performance, considering their strengths and identifying areas for improvement. This provides transparency in evaluating performance.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is maintained well, it is decorated and furnished to a high standard and provides a pleasant and homely atmosphere. It is suitable for an immediate placement once an appropriate referral is accepted.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

First aid boxes are not being appropriately maintained and recording of home remedies is not robust. There is no impact on young people as there are no placements at present. However, continued use of this practice will undermine safe practices.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is able to demonstrate that it is appropriately prepared to admit young people.

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Information about this children's home

This home is a privately owned home and is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two children. The home provides care and accommodation for children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

01/04/2015 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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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

The registered person must make arrangements for the handling, recording, safekeeping, safe administration and disposal of medicines received into the children's home. (Regulation 23(1)) 28/02/2016

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Requirement Due date

Recommendations To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation:

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Requirement Due date

Ensure that first aid boxes are provided and maintained. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 35, paragraph 7.13)

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What the inspection judgements mean

At the interim inspection 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

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people living in the children's home. Inspectors considered the quality of work and the difference adults make to the lives of children and young people. They read case files, watched how professional staff work with children, young people and each other and discussed the effectiveness of help and care given to children and young people. Wherever possible, they talked to children, young people and their families. In addition the inspectors have tried to understand what the children's home knows about how well it is performing, how well it is doing and what difference it is making for the children and young people who it is trying to help, protect and look after. This inspection focused on the effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of children and young people since the most recent full inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This 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 Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. 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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