Children's home run by Bettercare Keys Ltd in Belfast

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A judgement of adequate occurred at the last 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 remained empty since 2 September 2015. The registered provider has indicated that the home will not be operational in the immediate future. Extensive attempts to recruit a manager have been unsuccessful.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A variation of registration conditions occurred following the most recent inspection. The home is required to give Ofsted 28 days’ notice of their intention to place a young person.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered provider ensures that the building is in a good state of repair and has relevant testing of electric and gas services. Presently, the home is in the process of re-decoration.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The public liability insurance is in place and the policy displayed in the office. The building has security alarms in place, and an employee visits regularly to ensure that it continues to be safe and secure.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The garden in the home is currently overgrown and not suitable for a home accommodating children or young people. The bedrooms and communal areas are clean and appropriately decorated. At present, they lack suitable furniture or homely touches to provide a suitable living environment for children and young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered provider ensures that an independent visitor checks the building at least once a month in compliance with children’s homes regulations. These reports allow HMCI to monitor the functioning of the setting.

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Information about this children's home

A national company owns and manage the home. Registration is for up to three children. The home provides medium- to long-term placements for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties .

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

13/03/2015 Interim Improved effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

18/12/2013 Interim Satisfactory progress

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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 that 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 whom 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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Information about this inspection

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