Children's Home run by Hertfordshire County Council in Hertfordshire

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC444176 1 SC444176

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Hertfordshire County Council

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home, which is run by a local authority, provides care for up to four children. It aims to provide high-quality care that makes children feel safe and nurtured. The manager has been in post since August 2020 and is registered with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of the monitoring visit was to establish if the provider has suitable arrangements in place for the home to resume operating following a 12-month period of closure.

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This monitoring visit

This children’s home was last inspected on 27 July 2018 and was judged as outstanding, with no requirements or recommendations set. The home was temporarily closed on 27 December 2019. During the time of closure, a condition was applied that required the provider to give three months’ notice to Ofsted in order to resume providing care.

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This monitoring visit

The home continued to be registered with Ofsted during the period of closure and the responsible individual has kept Ofsted up to date about the developments at the home.

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This monitoring visit

The home previously provided care for four children: one child under permanent arrangements and three children under short-break arrangements. During the closure period, the provider applied for a variation to their conditions of registration. The home will now provide permanent care for up to four children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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This monitoring visit

A new manager has been appointed. The manager is knowledgeable and experienced and has registered with Ofsted. The provider has demonstrated that Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC444176 2 they have suitable resources to resume operation in line with the home’s new statement of purpose.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 27/07/2018 Full Outstanding 08/09/2017 Full Outstanding 20/01/2017 Interim Improved effectiveness 02/09/2016 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC444176 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to check that the home is ready to resume providing care to children in line with the new conditions of registration and the home’s statement of purpose.

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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: Hertfordshire County Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Apsley One, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire HP3 9BF

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Inspectors

Lynne Drage, Social Care Inspector Tom Anthony, Her Majesty’s Inspector Social Care Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC444176 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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