Children's home run by The Percy Hedley Foundation

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1234990 1

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The Percy Hedley Foundation

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The children’s home provides care and accommodation for up to 14 children or young people who may have physical disabilities, learning disabilities and/or a sensory impairment. The accommodation consists of a residential unit and a three- bedroomed cottage. A private provider operates the home. There is no registered manager in post.

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This monitoring visit

This children’s home was judged inadequate at the full inspection on 12 and 13 June 2019. The purpose of this monitoring visit was to inspect and review a compliance notice. The provider has met the steps set out by Ofsted to meet the requirements of the compliance notice. As a result, leadership and management outcomes are improved. The provider has focused on recruiting a new manager to provide consistent management oversight and stability. Improvements in how the home is monitored strengthens the development of the home and the outcomes for the children and young people. Staff training and induction for new staff are better organised to ensure that the staff receive the training they need. Arrangements for longer-term training are set out in an action plan, which demonstrates that the provider is invested in supporting staff development. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1234990 2

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 12/06/2019 Full Inadequate 01/08/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good 22/05/2018 Interim Declined in effectiveness 14/06/2017 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1234990 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. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1234990 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: The Percy Hedley Foundation

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Percy Hedley School, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 8YY

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Inspector

Debbie White, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1234990 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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Inspector

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Inspector

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