Imago Community

Inspection report for residential holiday scheme for disabled children: Imago Community Imago Community

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John Spare House, 17–19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1LS Inspection under the social care common inspection framework

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disabled children

This residential holiday scheme for children who have disabilities is part of a charitable trust. The scheme provides holiday or weekend residential trips throughout the year for 10 to 17-year-olds who have learning disabilities and/or sensory needs.

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disabled children

Date of previous inspection: 14 February 2018

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disabled children

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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disabled children

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for residential holiday scheme for disabled children: Imago Community

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Inspection judgement

At this inspection, the service was not judged.

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Inspection judgement

Imago Community was registered as a holiday scheme for disabled children in March 2016. A full inspection was carried out in February 2018, at which an overall judgement of good was made.

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Inspection judgement

The responsible individual confirmed that no children have received a holiday or short break through this scheme in this inspection year. As the residential holiday scheme has not operated since April 2018 and no children have received a short break since this date, it has not been possible to conduct an inspection of the scheme in action this inspection year.

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Inspection judgement

The residential holiday scheme may operate at any premises defined by the scheme as safe and suitable. Consequently, it has not been appropriate to review the suitability of any premises. It was, therefore, agreed that the inspection would consist of a telephone interview with the responsible individual but with no judgement made.

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Inspection judgement

The organisation has been unable to plan for any overnight short breaks, due to budget constraints. Managers are currently considering whether this service will continue in the future. In the event of operating in the future, the responsible individual is aware of his responsibilities to ensure that the scheme is well planned, properly staffed and organised.

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Inspection judgement

The responsible individual has confirmed that the service will not be operational until at least April 2019. The responsible individual is aware of the requirement to inform Ofsted of any impending holidays for the coming year and will report back on any progress. Inspection report for residential holiday scheme for disabled children: Imago Community

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Information about this inspection

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 Residential Holiday Schemes for Disabled Children (England) Regulations 2013 and the national minimum standards. Inspection report for residential holiday scheme for disabled children: Imago Community

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Residential holiday scheme for disabled children details

Registered provider address: John Spare House, 17–19 Monson Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1LS Responsible individual: Ashley Giles Registered manager: Sarah Warner

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Residential holiday scheme for disabled children details

Email address: angela.holland@imago.community

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Inspector

Suzy Lemmy, social care inspector Inspection report for residential holiday scheme for disabled children: Imago Community 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

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