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

This children’s home is operated by a private provider. It cares for up to 14 children and/or young people who may have physical disabilities, learning disabilities and/or sensory impairment. The accommodation consists of a residential unit and a three- bedroom cottage.

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Information about this children’s home

There has been no registered manager in post for more than one year.

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This monitoring visit

On 24 March 2020, a monitoring visit took place following concerns about safeguarding practice, raised by a notification. A compliance notice was issued.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this monitoring visit was to inspect and review the compliance notice.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has met the steps set out by Ofsted to meet the requirements of the compliance notice. Leadership and management outcomes are improved.

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This monitoring visit

The provider appointed an interim manager to lead the home until the permanent manager could take up their post. The provider notified Ofsted about this appointment, as required. The interim manager identified improvements in several key areas of practice. Changes were made that resulted in safer care for children and young people.

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This monitoring visit

The provider understands that the recent changes must be sustained. The provider has committed to making further improvements to the service. It is too early to judge the effectiveness of these changes for children and young people. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1234990 2

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 24/09/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 12/06/2019 Full Inadequate 01/08/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good 22/05/2018 Interim Declined in effectiveness 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.

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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

Jane Titley: social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1234990 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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