Children's home run by Slough Children First Limited in Bristol, City of

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1183479 1

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Slough Children’s Services Trust Limited (09487106)

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This service primarily offers residential short breaks for children who have learning and/or physical disabilities. In exceptional circumstances, the home may provide known children with an extended or full-time care package. The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to six children. The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2018.

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This monitoring visit

This home was inspected on 5 February 2019 and was judged to have declined in effectiveness. A significant fire safety issue had not been resolved despite the provider being aware of the potential risk. Ofsted served a compliance notice on the provider in relation to Regulation 25 with a due date of 24 February 2019.

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Regulation 25(2)(b)

The registered manager and responsible individual have worked hard to make the required improvements since the last inspection visit. The necessary changes to resolve the fire safety issue were implemented the day after the inspection. These changes have been signed off by a competent person. All fire doors now have appropriate fittings and seals. Furthermore, escape routes have been protected. The registered manager has put in place new systems to monitor fire safety. Children now live, and stay, in a home that better protects them against the risk of fire. As a result, the provider has taken all steps necessary to meet the compliance notice issued under fire safety. There have been further improvements since the last inspection. The registered manager has made clear the expectations around recording children’s views following the use of a restraint or sanction. Although there have been no such measures since the last inspection, all staff are clear about what is required. The

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Regulation 25(2)(b)

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1183479 2 recommendation from the last inspection has therefore been met. There has also been some progress with the implementation of the child-friendly progress and monitoring tool. This is being used by staff in the home and the management team is using this information to inform target setting and the provision of care to children. There are no requirements or recommendations as a result of this inspection.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 05/02/2019 Interim Declined in effectiveness 23/05/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good 22/08/2017 Full Good 09/08/2016 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1183479 3

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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.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Slough Children’s Services Trust Limited (09487106)

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Ground Floor West, St Martin’s Place, 51 Bath Road, Slough, Buckinghamshire SL1 3UF

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Inspector

Pete Hylton, regulatory inspection manager Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1183479 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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Inspector

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Inspector

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