Children's home run by Compass Children’s Homes North East Limited

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2594952 1

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Artemis Support Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A private company owns and manages the home. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and/or learning disabilities. The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2020.

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Information about this children’s home

Ofsted is aware of the challenges that COVID-19 is currently posing to those we regulate. During this visit, the inspector took into consideration the impact of any measures being taken to slow the spread of Coronavirus by the home. This has included the effect these have had on staffing arrangements and the current attendance of the children and young people.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was undertaken due to an increase in safeguarding notifications received by Ofsted. The inspector subsequently found no failings in the way children are safeguarded in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Safety plans and risk management processes are thorough and well written. Records show that children’s presenting needs, such as autism, are challenging but well managed.

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This monitoring visit

Physical interventions are only used to protect children and others from harm. However, isolated incidents have resulted in assaults on staff. The manager responds appropriately and reviews incidents to ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2594952 2 Training for staff is ongoing and recorded on a matrix. Bespoke training is provided to ensure that the specific needs of children are met. This ensures that children are supported by informed staff, which helps to keep them safe.

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This monitoring visit

Observations during the visit and discussions held with external professionals indicate that safe care is promoted in the home. The manager and her staff implement clear routines and boundaries to encourage positive behaviour. The child currently placed is making progress and is developing relationships with staff.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement Not applicable Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2594952 3

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Information about this inspection

This monitoring visit was undertaken due to an increase in safeguarding notifications received by Ofsted. Regulatory activity was undertaken both on and off site.

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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: Artemis Support Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 17 Queens Lane, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE1 1RN

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Inspector

Michael Dack, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2594952 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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