Children's home run by Purple Oak Support

Inspection report children’s home: 2504775 1 Registered provider: Andover And District Mencap Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This four-bedded children’s home provides overnight short breaks and day care for children and young people with additional needs, aged 3 to 19 years.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since the home opened on 12 February 2019

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Inspection date: 4 March 2020

Date of last inspection: 24 September 2019

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Inspection date: 4 March 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: 2504775 2

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the last full inspection. At the interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has met the requirements and recommendations made at the full inspection. Key workers regularly review each child’s plan, risk assessment and targets. This helps staff understand how to care for the children and manage risk effectively. Recruitment checks are robust, supervision of staff is recorded, the induction process is consistent for all staff, and a revised behaviour management policy is in place. No new requirements or recommendations are made following this inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children clearly enjoy coming to stay here. The home is decorated in a variety of colours, there are large numbers of photos of children enjoying activities displayed on the walls and there is a very positive vibe in the home. Children make good progress. Their sleeping patterns and routines have significantly improved, and this leads to improved attention in school and good educational outcomes. Children try a range of different foods, enjoy a range of activities and learn how to interact well with their peers and in the community. Progress is identified in daily records, participation books and using the ‘wow ladder’. This records the little moments and successes of each child. These are shared with school and parents as appropriate, and progress is celebrated by everyone.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children new to the service are made very welcome. Transition plans are tailored to the individual child. Some will visit several times before staying overnight, and others prefer to stay over straight away. Children who leave do so in a planned way and staff support them to move on to other placements.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager ensures that all children are well matched. As a result, there are few occurrences of poor behaviour, there is no use of restraint and no occasions of children going missing from the home. Any incidents of poor behaviour that have occurred are well documented and the manager ensures that staff learn from these and this keeps children increasingly safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager is an excellent role model and is very ‘hands on’. Her presence in the home and involvement in activities means she can continually monitor and assess progress and identify any issues. Her overview of the care and progress is excellent. The independent visitor provides effective challenge and the manager swiftly addresses any concerns. This ensures continual improvement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager works well in partnership with a range of agencies and professionals, including the local authority, schools and health. The sharing of information, concerns and progress enables a consistent approach to the care of children. Inspection report children’s home: 2504775 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

24/09/2019 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: 2504775 4

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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

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, 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’. Inspection report children’s home: 2504775 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Andover And District Mencap

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Wellington Centre, Winchester Road, Andover, Hampshire SP10 2EG

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Inspector

Judith Longden, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: 2504775 6 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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