Children's home in Tewkesbury

Inspector Sandra King

This unannounced monitoring inspection was undertaken to follow up a compliance notice that was issued following the home’s last inspection. The home has not admitted any young people since its last inspection in December 2016. One young person has remained in placement throughout. The inspection found that the compliance notice has been met. The registered manager has established systems that appropriately monitor and review all incidents in relation to young people. Staff now update risk assessments following incidents. They make sure that risk assessments reflect the risks for the young person in both the home and when the young person is away from the home. The manager is improving staff practice by offering constructive criticism and encouraging staff accountability. Staff now receive mentoring from an appropriate manager that helps them to improve their skills and knowledge. Furthermore, the manager is able to identify shortfalls in staff practice and

p.2

Inspector Sandra King

organise the appropriate training. Since the last inspection, staff have received awareness training in areas such as e-safety, missing persons, safeguarding and child sexual exploitation. The manager has systems in place for the monitoring of the quality of care young people receive. The manager identifies patterns and trends that help to inform the development of the quality of care in the home. This, in turn, is helping to contribute to the regulation 45 report. At the last inspection, 11 requirements were made with timescales set at 28 February 2017. These requirements will be reviewed at the next inspection.

p.2

Information about this children’s home

The service is operated by a private company and is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and learning disabilities.

p.3

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. out 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 .

p.4

Information about this inspection

to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It inspects services for children looked after and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234 or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team,

p.5

Information about this inspection

The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Information about this inspection

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates at: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Information about this inspection

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5