Children's Home run by Esland North Limited in Wiltshire

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2519260 1

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Esland North Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned by a private provider and offers care and accommodation for up to three children. The provider states in its statement of purpose that care is provided for children and young people with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager resigned on 9 December 2020. A new manager has been appointed and is in the process of registering with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

On 8 December 2020, a restriction notice was imposed in relation to safeguarding concerns received by Ofsted. A monitoring visit took place 11 January 2021. Ofsted reported that leaders and managers were working well to address points on their action plan.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was undertaken to monitor the progress made and to monitor the restriction notice.

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This monitoring visit

Two young people currently live in the home.

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This monitoring visit

The visit was conducted remotely and included telephone discussions with the manager and a new member of staff. In addition, the inspector remotely reviewed records.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have continued to progress their action plan. A qualified and experienced manager has been appointed and his application to register with Ofsted is in progress.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has been instrumental in recruiting new staff and stabilising the staff team. A review of practice, recording and reporting by the manager has resulted in a Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2519260 2 more efficient and effective approach to safeguarding.

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This monitoring visit

Staff receive regular supervision and training opportunities. One new member of staff spoke positively of the support from the new manager and the improved morale of the staff team.

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This monitoring visit

Staff are consistent in how they support the young people. This has resulted in the young people being better supported when they are upset. Since the previous monitoring visit, there have been no safeguarding or notifiable incidents and no use of physical intervention.

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This monitoring visit

Young people living in the home are settled and making progress. A good choice of activities enables them to remain focused on their learning.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have taken positive dynamic action to address the statutory requirements made following the monitoring visit on 8 December 2020. Because of this work, requirements made at the previous monitoring visit are met.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 29/10/2019 Full Good

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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. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2519260 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Esland North Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Esland Ltd, Suite 1-5, Riverside Business Centre, Foundry Lane, Milford, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0RN

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Inspector

Linda Bond, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2519260 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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