Children's home run by Five Rivers Child Care Limited in Wiltshire

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged adequate 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

This home has not provided care or accommodation for young people since October 2014. The registered provider is not planning to re-open the home imminently, but she may well do so in the future. If this did become the case, she would have to notify Ofsted three months before any young people are admitted to the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered provider is effective in keeping the property appropriately maintained. An employee of the organisation visits at least monthly and competently ensures that appropriate paperwork is updated, necessary checks are routinely done, and equipment and facilities are in satisfactory working order.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

During winter months the heating is kept going at a minimum level to protect the building against any damage caused by frost. The home does not currently have any records or files relating to young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Routine testing is done of the gas and electricity supply, as well as the fire alarm system. All are currently in good working order. The public liability insurance has recently been updated, and is displayed appropriately. On- going maintenance is regularly completed to ensure the fabric of the building remains safe and adequately cared for. For example, the garden fencing has recently been replaced, and work has been done to restore cracked paving slabs around the front door.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The bedroom and communal areas are kept clean and adequately decorated. The garden is also appropriately maintained. There are insufficient furnishings in the home to create a homely atmosphere for young people, but the registered provider plans to address this as and when she decides to start admitting young people again.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered provider ensures that an independent visitor checks the home on a monthly basis, in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations. The visitor sends a copy of each report to Ofsted, which ensures appropriate oversight of the functioning of the home. The visitor uses this report to inform the registered provider of any issues. These are then promptly dealt with. While the home remains closed, it does not have a registered manager nor a staff team in post. The home has not been operational since major changes were made to the Children’s Home’s Regulations in 2015, including the introduction of the quality standards. The registered provider successfully runs a number of other open children’s homes, and as such is well placed to successfully recruit a manager and staff, build a team, and update policies and procedures.

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Information about this children's home

This privately owned children’s home can provide care and accommodation for no more than six young people who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 26/04/2016 Interim Not judged 02/02/2016 Interim Not judged 28/07/2015 Interim Not judged 25/02/2015 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 with the given timescales.

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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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Information about this inspection

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