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Children's home run by South West Childcare Services in Plymouth

Inspected 18 Sept 2018 · URN SC482790

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  • Inspection date verified

    18 Sept 2018

  • Name on report verified

    SC482790

  • URNsingle source

    SC482790

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Full report text

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC482790 1 SC482790

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South West Childcare Services

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is owned and managed by a private company. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to four children who have emotional and/or behavioural needs.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this monitoring report was to visit the home after a significant fire. Because of this fire, the premises are no longer fit for habitation.

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This monitoring visit

Following this visit, Ofsted is in discussion with the provider about next steps.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 27/11/2017 Full Good 21/03/2017 Interim Declined in effectiveness 15/11/2016 Full Good 12/11/2015 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC482790 2 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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Recent inspection history

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Recent inspection history

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Recent inspection history

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