National Deaf Children's Society

Interim inspection report children’s home: 1231957 1 Registered provider: National Deaf Children’s Society Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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disabled children

This large and diverse charity supports deaf children and their families through a range of information and support services. Programmes of activities are provided to challenge and inspire deaf children aged eight to 18 years. Some children may also have additional needs. The holiday and activity schemes consist of a variety of one-day, weekend and week-long events dedicated to outdoor sports or creative activities. Events within the scheme vary in size and are based in a range of venues across the country.

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disabled children

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Interim inspection report children’s home: 1231957 2

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At this interim inspection the holiday scheme was ‘not judged’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This inspection was planned as a two-day full inspection. The inspection started on the organisation’s planning day when there were no children present. The children were due to arrive the following day. However, the organisation cancelled the holiday because of problems with the venue’s heating system. They deemed it not safe to continue due to the cold weather. Therefore, the inspection could not continue or be completed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Despite the holiday not going ahead, the inspector found that the holiday was well organised. Staff were recruited safely and trained in advance of their arrival. There were good plans in place for each staff member to familiarise themselves with children’s specific needs, care plans and risk assessments.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The organisation demonstrated that it is forward-thinking and creative. Its staff are committed to making sure that the children directly benefit from their holidays and that they learn new skills that they can use in their wider lives. Interim inspection report children’s home: 1231957 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22 March 2019 Full Good 02 February 2018 Full Good 02 March 2017 Full Good 18 August 2015 Full Good Interim inspection report children’s home: 1231957 4

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Unique reference number: 1027090

Registered provider: The Deaf Children’s Society

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Inspector

Caroline Brailsford, social care inspector Interim inspection report children’s home: 1231957 5 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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