Children's Home run by Bayis Sheli Limited in Hackney

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home has not yet had a full inspection. At this interim inspection the home was 'not judged' .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has not yet provided care and accommodation on a long-term basis. A few children have stayed for short stays since the home’s registration. No children are in placement at the time of inspection but the home intends to admit children at any time. Therefore, the focus of the inspection is on whether maintenance of registration requirements continues and the home is suitable to accommodate children. A judgement is not made of overall effectiveness as there is insufficient evidence to judge outcomes at this stage.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Some parents say their children were safe and had a positive experience during their short break. One says, ‘The place really catered to their needs.’ Another says, ‘Religious and cultural needs are well meet.’ Parents appreciate the resources available to children during their stay, for example, the hydrotherapy pool, the pet rabbit and the soft play/sensory room. The building is well maintained and clean. Although staying under short break arrangements, in one case a child stayed for 18 days which is too long as short break arrangements are for a maximum of 17 days at one time.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

As there have been few placements, the trustees made the decision to rent out the first floor of the premises to another service, initially for six months. This has impacted negatively on some aspects of the children’s home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Although people access this rented floor through a separate entrance, they do walk through the home’s garden area. Also, sometimes people access the first floor by using the elevator on the ground floor of the children’s home and others access the hydrotherapy pool. As a result, the children’s home is no longer self-contained, not entirely secure and can feel institutional rather than like a domestic family home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A weak response to fire evacuation drills from those renting this part of the building compromises fire safety in the whole building, although recent improvement is reported. Also, two fire doors are wedged open on the first floor. This counteracts the positive steps taken to promote fire safety within the children’s home accommodation. The registered manager has previously brought this matter to the attention of those occupying the first floor.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

In a communal room on the first floor, those renting the building installed CCTV without the manager’s knowledge. This prevents the manager following strict regulations on the installation of CCTV in children’s homes.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The service benefits from regular visits by an independent visitor to monitor the quality of service provided. For example, they highlight the need for administrative staff to support the manager’s role. Reports of their monitoring visits do not specifically comment on children’s safety and wellbeing. Also, in places the meaning of the report is not entirely clear which may confuse the reader.

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Information about this children's home

A charitable organisation provides this service. The home may accommodate up to 16 children, up to 8 of these under short break arrangements and up to 8 children permanently. It caters for children who may have a physical or learning disability.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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 In order to meet the protrection of children standard the registered person must ensure that the premises used for the purpose of the home are maintained so as to protect each child effectively from harm, with specific reference to ensuring other people using the building cannot access the children’s home premises. (Regulation 12 (d)) 30/05/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if- (a) the monitoring or surveillance is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children; (b) the child's placing authority consents in writing to the monitoring or surveillance; (c) so far as reasonably practicable in the light of the child's age and understanding, the child is informed in advance of the intention to do the monitoring or surveillance; and (d) the monitoring or surveillance is no more intrusive than necessary, having regard to the child's need for privacy. (Regulation 24 (1) (a) (b) (c) (d)) 30/05/2016

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Requirement Due date

After consultation with the fire and rescue authority, the registered person must- (a) take adequate precautions against the risk of fire. With specific reference to fire safety on the first floor which the trustees have rented out by ensuring that fire doors are not wedged open and that fire evacuations are in accordance with fire safety plans for the entire premises. Also ensuring weekly checks of emergency lighting. (Regulation 25 (1) (a)) 31/05/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must produce a report about a visit ("the independent person's report") which sets out, in particular, the independent person's opinion as to whether- (a) children are effectively safeguarded; and 30/05/2016 (b) the conduct of the home promotes children's well-being. Also, to ensure the meaning of the contents are clear to the reader. (Regulation 44 (4) (a)) (b))

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Requirement Due date

In the circumstances set out in paragraph (2), these Regulations apply in relation to a child with the modifications set out in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Schedule 5. (2)The circumstances are that- (a) the child is not in the care of the local authority; (b) and the child is placed in a series of short-term placements within children's homes ("short breaks"), and- (i) no single placement is intended to last for more than 17 days; (Regulation 52 (1) (2) (a) (b) (i)) 30/05/2016

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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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Information about this inspection

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