Children's home run by The Partnership of Care Today

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC008268 1 SC008268 Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A large private provider operates this home. This home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two children who have experienced childhood instability, resulting in trauma and associated complex behaviours.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered with Ofsted on 17 June 2013. He holds a level 5 qualification in leadership and management.

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This monitoring visit

This home was judged inadequate at the last full inspection. A monitoring visit took place on 23 April 2020. The inspection found that good progress had been made. As a result, the compliance notice issued following the full inspection was met.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this inspection was to evaluate the provider’s progress in meeting the remaining requirements that were not reviewed at the monitoring visit on 23 April 2020.

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This monitoring visit

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Ofsted did not physically visit the home. The inspector gathered evidence through discussions with the registered manager and responsible individual.

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This monitoring visit

The inspection found that the remaining requirements were met but untested due to no children living in the home at the time of the inspection. Both the registered manager and responsible individual demonstrated an understanding of the processes needed to prevent further regulatory breaches.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager and senior managers have plans in place to support their continuing professional development. The registered manager has identified a counselling course he will be enrolling on. He will be attending regular meetings with professionals in the local areas, such as local authority officers and police. Senior managers keep up to date with relevant events and attend regional children’s home Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC008268 2 meetings at which they network with other professionals. In addition, they review new guidance and research to maintain their knowledge and inform their oversight of the management of the home.

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This monitoring visit

The home is ready for children to move in. The registered manager and staff are available. They are continuing to work in other homes within the organisation until a child moves into the home.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager has reflected on how he will make sure that he reports safeguarding incidents to Ofsted and will communicate with the inspector if he is in doubt.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager and senior managers have reviewed the processes involved when needing to escalate concerns with other professionals, including those from a child’s placing authority, if these professionals are not meeting a child’s needs. The registered manager was able to share an example of asking for a child’s care plan and explained what he would do next if he did not receive this.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 19/02/2020 Full Inadequate 09/05/2018 Full Good 27/06/2017 Full Good 18/01/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC008268 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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Inspector

Lisa O’Donovan, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC008268 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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