Children's home run by ERA Care Limited 5921904 in Epping Forest

Inspector Rosie Davie

On 12 April 2016, an inspector undertook a full inspection. The overall inspection judgement was inadequate. The most significant issue arising from the inspection was that the home had, at that time, been without a registered manager for over 67 weeks. Following a case review Ofsted issued one compliance notice instructing the provider to appoint a manager. The completion date for the notice was 25 May 2016.

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Inspector Rosie Davie

A further two requirements and three recommendations were made at the full inspection. One requirement and three recommendations have been met. The responsible individual has amended the recording system to ensure that in future all staff record any incidents where children refuse medication. Ofsted will continue to monitor the final requirement in relation to seeking stakeholder’s views for the review of the quality of care.

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Inspector Rosie Davie

The child has moved on to another placement. This means that there are currently no children living in the home. The responsible individual has redeployed the staff to work in other homes in the group. He has voluntarily agreed that the home will not accept any children until the home’s manager is registered with Ofsted and the staff team have been identified and had the opportunity for further training.

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Inspector Rosie Davie

The responsible individual has written to Ofsted to say that one of the founding directors will be the new manager of this home. As such the compliance notice is met.

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Inspector Rosie Davie

Ofsted’s policy is that that all managers must apply to register within 28 days of taking up the appointment in order to comply with the Section 11(1) of the Care Standards Act 2000. Ofsted will continue to monitor the service.

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Information about this children's home

Managed by a private organisation this home provides care and accommodation for up to four children of either gender with behavioural or emotional difficulties.

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that 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 within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

Regarding the review of quality of care; ensure that the system provides for ascertaining and considering the opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff (Regulation 45 (5)). 30/09/2016

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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 children's home since its last Ofsted inspection. This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. in 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 this guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234 or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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