Children's home run by Sherico Care Services Limited

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged adequate at the last full inspection in April 2012. At this interim inspection, the home was not judged .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the time of the inspection, there were no children in placement. Therefore, the inspection focuses on whether the children’s home meets its statutory requirements in order to maintain its registration and is ready to accept placements. As a result, no judgement is made.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This children’s home is closed and has not accepted referrals for placements since October 2012. The service is required to inform Ofsted of its intention to accommodate children three months prior to any placement being made. There is no registered manager in place.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All previous requirements and recommendations raised at the last inspection are repeated at this inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This inspection notes shortfalls in the physical environment of the home’s premises, which is currently under refurbishment. The home remains largely unfurnished. The building requires significant renovation and repair as it is currently unsuitable to meet the accommodation needs of children.

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Information about this children's home

The home is run by a privately owned organisation. The service provides accommodation and support for a maximum of five children, who have learning and/or physical disabilities.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 06/01/2016 Interim Not judged 20/07/2015 Interim Not judged 25/02/2015 Interim Not judged 14/07/2014 Interim Not judged

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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 within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered provider must appoint a person to manage the children's home if: there is no registered manager in respect of the children's home. (Regulation 27 (1)(a)) 01/02/2017

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the protection of children standard the registered person must: ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed, furnished and maintained so as to protect each child from avoidable hazards to the child's health. (Regulation 12 (2)(d)) 01/02/2017

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the protection of children standard the registered person must: ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are located so that children are effectively safeguarded. (Regulation 12 (1)(c)) 01/02/2017

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must review the appropriateness and suitability of the location of the premises used for the purpose of the children's home at least once in each calendar year taking into account the requirement in regulation 12 (2)(c )(the protection of children standard). (Regulation 46 (1)) 01/02/2017

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Requirement Due date

When conducting the review, the registered person must consult, and take into account the views of, each relevant person. (Regulation 46 (2)) 01/02/2017

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Requirement Due date

13: The leadership and management standard

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the leadership and management standard the registered person must: 01/02/2017 ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child. (Regulation 13 (2)(c)) The registered person must complete a review of the quality of care provided for children (‘a quality of care review’) at least once every six months. (Regulation 45 (1)) 01/02/2017

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must: supply to HMCI a copy of the quality of care review report within 28 days of the date on which the quality of care review is completed. (Regulation 45 (4)(a)) 01/02/2017

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further, the service should take account of the following recommendations:  Ensure that all staff have their performance and fitness to carry out their role formally appraised at least once annually. (‘Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.5)

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Recommendations

 Ensure that staff maintain records of the administration of all medication. (‘Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 35, paragraph 7.15)

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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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