Children's home run by Sherico Care Services Limited

Inspection report children‘s home: SC007286 1 SC007286 Registered provider: Sherico Care Services Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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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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Judgement at last inspection: not judged

Date of last inspection: 13 December 2017

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Judgement at last inspection: not judged

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The most recent full inspection of this home was in 2012. Since then the home has not admitted any children. At this interim inspection the home was ‗not judged‘.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the time of this inspection, there were no children living at the home. Therefore, this inspection focuses on the ability of the children‘s home to meet its statutory requirements to continue its registration. The inspection considered the home‘s readiness to accept placements. As a result, no judgement is made.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This children‘s home continues to remain 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 and no available staff team to work in the home.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

All previous requirements and recommendations raised at the last inspection are repeated at this inspection. In addition there are two new requirements, one to update Inspection report children‘s home: SC007286 2 the home‘s statement of purpose and one to ensure adequate precautions to prevent the risk of fire at the premises.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This inspection highlights ongoing and significant shortfalls in the physical environment of the home. Some refurbishment work is currently underway. The kitchen is under refurbishment and the boiler system is being replaced. Despite these improvements, the building still requires major work and repair before it is suitable to meet the accommodation needs of children.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Monthly monitoring visits by an independent person are not consistently conducted and monitoring reports are not forwarded to the regulator. This is in breach of the regulations.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home‘s fire safety equipment is not suitable and fire safety door closure fittings are not present on all of the doors. This presents a potential fire risk at the property.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

13/12/2017 Interim Not judged 12/06/2017 Interim Not judged 13/03/2017 Interim Not judged 14/11/2016 Interim Not judged

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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

The registered provider must appoint a person to manage the children‘s home if—

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Requirement Due date

there is no registered manager in respect of the home. (Regulation 27 (1)(a)) 03/10/2018

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the protection of children standard the registered person must— 03/10/2018 Inspection report children‘s home: SC007286 3 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)) 12: The protection of children standard

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the protection of children standard the registered person must—

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Requirement Due date

ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are located so that children are effectively safeguarded. (Regulation 12 (2)(c)) 03/10/2018

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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)) 03/10/2018

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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)) 03/10/2018

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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—

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Requirement Due date

ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child. (Regulation 13 (2)(c)) 03/10/2018

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must complete a review of the quality of care provided for children (―a quality of care review‖) at least once every 6 months. (Regulation 45 (1)) 03/10/2018

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Requirement Due date

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)) 03/10/2018

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that an independent person visits the children‘s home at least once each month. (Regulation 44 (1)) 03/10/2018

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Requirement Due date

The independent person produce a report about a visit (―the independent person‘s report‖) which sets out, in particular, the independent person‘s opinion as to whether— 03/10/2018 Inspection report children‘s home: SC007286 4 children are effectively safeguarded; and

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Requirement Due date

the conduct of the home promotes children‘s well-being. (Regulation 44 (4)(a)(b)) Independent person: visits and reports

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Requirement Due date

The independent person must provide a copy of the independent person‘s report to HMCI. (Regulation 44 (7)(a)) 03/10/2018

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must compile in relation to the children‘s home a statement (―the statement of purpose‖) which covers the matters listed in Schedule 1. (Regulation 16 (1)) 03/10/2018

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must provide a copy of the statement of purpose to HMCI and make a copy of it available upon request to—

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Requirement Due date

a child, or a child for whom accommodation in the home is being considered;

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Requirement Due date

a parent or a child, or a parent of a child for whom accommodation in the home is being considered;

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Requirement Due date

a child‘s placing authority. (Regulation 16 (2)(a)(b)(c)(d)) 03/10/2018

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Requirement Due date

keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it; and

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Requirement Due date

notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision. (Regulation 16 (3)(a)(b)) 03/10/2018

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Requirement Due date

After consultation with the fire and rescue authority, the registered person must—

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Requirement Due date

take adequate precautions against the risk of fire, including the provision of suitable fire equipment in the children‘s home. (Regulation 25 (1)(a)) 03/10/2018

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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)  Ensure that staff maintain records of the administration of all medication. (‗Guide to the children‘s homes regulations including the quality standards‘, page 35, Inspection report children‘s home: SC007286 5 paragraph 7.15)

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people. Inspectors considered the quality of work and the differences made to the lives of children and young people. They watched how professional staff work with children and young people and each other and discussed the effectiveness of help and care provided. Wherever possible, they talked to children and 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 whom it is trying to help, protect and look after.

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Information about this inspection

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

Using the ‗Social care common inspection framework‘, this inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, 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‘.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Sherico Care Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Sherico Care Homes Ltd, 2–4 Balmoral Road, London, E10 5ND

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Inspector

Christine Kennet, social care inspector Inspection report children‘s home: SC007286 6 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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