Social care · Social care monitoring visit
Children's home run by Acorn Care (NE) Limited in Darlington
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Acorn Care (NE) Limited
- Inspection date verified
4 Apr 2017
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SC421995
- URN verified
SC421995
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Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC421995 1 SC421995 Acorn Care (NE) Limited
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Information about this children’s home
The home accommodates up to five children or young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. It is operated by a private provider.
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This monitoring visit
This visit was undertaken to monitor compliance with the restriction of accommodation that is in place and due to end on 11 April 2017.
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Recent inspection history
Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 09/01/2017 Interim Declined in effectiveness 07/06/2016 Full Good 18/03/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 02/02/2016 Full Requires improvement Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC421995 2
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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 following a restriction of accommodation notice.
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Information about this inspection
This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000.
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Information about this inspection
Evidence gathered at this inspection confirmed that the provider was complying with the restriction of accommodation notice. Following discussion with the registered individual, evidence collected demonstrates that the steps being taken by the registered individual to ensure that the home meets the regulations identified at inspection are improving the service. The restriction of accommodation notice is due to expire on 11 April 2017. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC421995 3
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Children’s home details
Registered provider: Acorn Care (NE) Limited
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Children’s home details
Registered provider address: 33 Kellaw Road, Yarm Road Industrial Estate, Darlington, County Durham DL1 4YA
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Children’s home details
Responsible individual: Julie-Ann Foxton
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Inspector(s)
Susan Atkinson-Millmoor, social care inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC421995 4 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, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.
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Inspector(s)
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Inspector(s)
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Inspector(s)
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