Children's home run by Care 4 Children Holdco Limited in Stockport

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1240803 1

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is one of a number operated by a private organisation. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children and young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted served an urgent suspension notice on this home on 12 May 2017 for a period of three months. This was in relation to concerns regarding the protection of children, leadership and management, children’s case records and notifications. Requirements have been made in relation to the above areas. The date that the provider must meet these requirements is 5 August 2017. Ofsted has received evidence of action taken by the provider in response to the requirements. However, as the home is not yet operating, compliance cannot yet be fully determined. As such, they are repeated in this report. This monitoring visit was carried out on 24 July 2017. The purpose of the visit was to ensure that the environment is safe and appropriate to accommodate young people. At the time of the inspection, a maintenance worker was present at the home carrying out a number of repairs and improvements. It was confirmed that the provider had taken action to have all broken windows

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repaired. In addition, a number of improvements had been made to the property including redecoration and refurnishing. Arrangements had been made to obtain an appropriate numbers of keys, so that staff did not need to leave the property unlocked at any time. Some issues remain outstanding. Improvements are required to the flooring of several bathrooms and toilets. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1240803 2 A number of windows have broken latches and are missing keys. Some window frames require attention. The seal of a shower in place for young people’s use has a sharp edge, as does the UPVC front door, which has some damage on the internal facing side. Both issues could be potentially hazardous. A requirement has been raised in relation to the above matters. The outstanding matters were discussed with the registered manager, who confirmed plans were in place to have them addressed prior to any young people being admitted to the

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home. It was also confirmed that a full health and safety audit was due to be carried out and would be completed prior to any young people being admitted. Certificates, confirming that safety checks were up to date for facilities such as gas and electricity supplies, were available. It was noted that the home had recently had a fire safety inspection where a number of recommendations were made. Evidence was available to demonstrate that all these recommendations have been addressed.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 31/10/2016 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1240803 3

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet 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

12: The protection of children standard Ensure that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe. (Regulation 12(1)(2)) 05/08/2017

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Requirement Due date

13: The leadership and management standard Ensure that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and promotes their welfare. (Regulation 13(1)(2)) 05/08/2017

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Requirement Due date

36: Children’s case records Ensure that the registered person maintains records for each child which— (a) include the information and documents listed in Schedule 3 in relation to each child; are kept up to date. (Regulation 36(1)(a)(b)) 05/08/2017

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Requirement Due date

40: Notification of a serious event Ensure that the registered person notifies HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40(4)(b) 05/08/2017

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Requirement Due date

6: The quality and purpose of care standard Ensure that the premises used for the purpose of the home are designed and furnished so as to meet the needs of each child. (Regulation 6(2)(c)(i) 11/08/2017

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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.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1240803 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Care 4 Children, 1 Stuart Road, Bredbury Park Industrial Estate, Bredbury, Stockport SK6 2SR

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Inspector

Marie Cordingley, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1240803 5 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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