Setting run by The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2596852 1

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The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is part of the Young Epilepsy group and was registered in August 2020. The home provides care and accommodation for up to seven children with learning and/or physical disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since August 2020.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring inspection was undertaken to look at the progress that has been made since the home’s registration in August 2020.

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This monitoring visit

In accordance with Ofsted guidance on COVID-19 (coronavirus) restrictions, this inspection was undertaken remotely. The inspector held telephone discussions with the registered manager, deputy manager, staff and children. Social workers gave their views by telephone and email. Relevant documents were emailed to the inspector and these were considered.

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This monitoring visit

Safeguarding of children is at the centre of practice in this home. Systems are in place to ensure that any safeguarding incident receives attention quickly and effectively. For example, where there had been a medical error, a thorough investigation followed to ensure no harm had come to the child. Individual risk assessments are reviewed and updated in response to emerging concerns. Behaviour incidents are discussed in order to reflect on practice and to share any learning.

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This monitoring visit

Managers demonstrate an awareness and understanding of safeguarding practice. This is evident in the quality of information contained in notifications sent to Ofsted. Managers have a good grasp of all incidents that have happened in the home and follow up on any matters that need further action and that might inform future practice. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2596852 2 Managers work closely together to ensure the health and well-being of children and staff. They know the children well and plan care in a thoughtful way to make sure that their needs are met.

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This monitoring visit

COVID-19 restrictions have had an impact on children’s ability to meet with their families and the people who are important to them. Staff have, however, supported children to stay in touch with their families by using a range of technology. Social workers speak positively about the way that staff help children stay in touch with their families.

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This monitoring visit

Children report that they are happy living in the home and that they have good relationships with staff. Children enjoy taking part in a range of activities, such as cooking their favourite meals and gardening. Children attend school and they share their experiences of the school day with staff when they return to the home. One child is doing work experience and happily shared with the inspector that this is going well.

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This monitoring visit

Staff speak positively about the support that they receive from managers. They receive supervision at agreed intervals and have focused meetings to help their learning and development. However, some staff did not have a full understanding of the role of the designated officer in relation to safeguarding. In practice, concerns are shared with external safeguarding agencies when necessary.

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Recent inspection history

Not previously inspected Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2596852 3

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that skills in safeguarding are gained, refreshed and recorded in the home’s workforce plan. In particular, ensure that all staff have a good understanding of safeguarding and the role of external agencies. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 43, paragraph 9.12)

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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: The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: NCYPE - Young Epilepsy, St Piers Lane, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PW

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Rosemarie Pardington

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Inspector

Vevene Muhammad, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2596852 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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