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Inspector Sandra King

This monitoring visit . This unannounced monitoring inspection was undertaken due to a number of requirements raised at the inspection on 17 May 2016.

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Inspector Sandra King

The home has admitted one young person since its last inspection on 17 May 2016. Three of the original four young people have moved out of the home, and one remains in residence. Ofsted set eight requirements with timescales of 12 July 2016 at the last inspection. The service has taken sufficient actions to meet the requirements. One young person has remained in placement throughout. The inspection found the home making satisfactory progress in meeting the requirements set. Young people whose first language is not English now benefit from having an interpreter. This has benefitted young people as they are now able to express their views and have an understanding of the aims and objectives of their placement The home has taken action to address the shortfalls identified in respect of young people attending education, although not complete due to the school summer holidays the progress made is satisfactory. Young people’s bedrooms have been

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Inspector Sandra King

decorated and new bedroom furniture provided. This provides young people with an appropriate and comfortable space for them to have some private time. Some young people have secured part-time work throughout the school holidays and are enjoying activities of their own choosing. These opportunities help to equip them with the skills, confidence and self-esteem to progress successfully into adulthood.

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Inspector Sandra King

The fire service has visited the home and fire safety is now robust.

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Inspector Sandra King

The responsible individual feels that they are moving forward. They are ensuring all new admissions are matched appropriately with current young people and the home are able to meet the aims and objectives of the care plan and that of the homes statement of purpose.

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Inspector Sandra King

It has been difficult to evaluate some of the progress made at the home due to young people moving out of the home and the recent admission of a young person. Therefore, the remaining requirements will be monitored at the next inspection. have not been any new requirements made as a result of this monitoring visit.

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Information about this children's home

The home may provide care and accommodation only for up to four young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is privately owned.

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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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