Children's home run by West Berkshire Council - Social Care in West Berkshire

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC030677 1 SC030677

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West Berkshire Council

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and run by the local authority. It provides short breaks to children and young people who have physical and/or learning disabilities. The home is registered to provide care for up to six children and young people.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered with Ofsted in August 2020.

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This monitoring visit

A compliance notice was issued following an assurance visit on 5 October 2020. The notice was served due to the continued failure to complete a review of the quality of care.

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This monitoring visit

The inspector reviewed the action taken to address the compliance notice.

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Sufficient steps have been taken to meet the requirement set out in the compliance notice. The registered manager has completed two quality of care reviews, as required by regulation, and detailed them in separate reports. These reports cover the last 12-month period.

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Action taken by managers and staff has addressed the additional requirements given at the assurance visit. All requirements have been addressed.

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The home has updated the staff protocol for managing COVID-19 (coronavirus). Staff have clear guidelines to follow to prevent infection and spreading the virus. This is an improvement since the last inspection in October 2020.

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Children thrive from having secure and trusting relationships with staff. The staff know the children and understand their needs. Children and families receive support from skilled and qualified staff. This support improves the everyday lives of children. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC030677 2 Swift and appropriate action has been taken to improve the health and well-being of the children. Children’s individual needs are set out in detailed placement plans. The quality of information contained in children’s case records is good.

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Staff now use clear risk assessments and support plans to keep children safe. Children’s individual risk assessments name potential risks and hazards. This guides staff to follow clear control measures to keep children safe.

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Managers have improved shift planning. This has enabled staff to deliver consistent care to the children and their families. The layout of the home is designed to meet the needs of the children and young people.

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Improved monitoring systems are enabling staff to better understand the children’s needs. Staff use monitoring data at regular team meetings and in staff supervision. This is having a positive impact on the quality of care and experience that children receive.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 24/02/2020 Interim Not judged 19/06/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 04/12/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good 27/02/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC030677 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: West Berkshire Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Castle Gate, Love lane, Donnington, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JG

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Inspector

Paul Thomas, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC030677 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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