Children's Home run by Devon and Cornwall Autistic Community Trust (t/a Spectrum) in Cornwall

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1276719 1

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Information about this children’s home

The provider states within the statement of purpose that this home provides long- term placements for up to three children aged between 11 and 18 years. These children may have autism spectrum disorder and/or associated conditions. The home is owned by a private organisation.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since March 2021.

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Information about this children’s home

We last visited this setting on 20 and 21 May 2021 to carry out a full inspection. At this time, the home was judged to be good in all areas. The report is published on our website.

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This monitoring visit

A monitoring visit was completed at the home due to a complaint received regarding the standards of care provided at the home. During this visit, no concerns were identified. Only one child currently lives at the home.

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This monitoring visit

The care team has a good understanding of the child’s complex needs. An effective multi-agency approach is supporting the child well. The care team works closely with other professionals from external health and social care teams. This is promoting positive outcomes for the child.

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This monitoring visit

The child has made significant positive progress since moving in to the home, including with their anxieties, education, and social skills. There has been no need for physical interventions for many months, school attendance is good, and the child is now able to share their feelings calmly with carers.

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This monitoring visit

To ensure the child is taking in enough nutrition, a feeding tube has been fitted. Staff have received the required training to use the device. This is being carefully monitored by trained health professionals who visit the home. The care team at the Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1276719 2 home feed the child using the device daily. No concerns were identified regarding the management of this during the visit.

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This monitoring visit

The environment has also greatly improved since the previous inspection. There are soft furnishings, pictures, fairy lights, and various other homely items. Previously, the child was unable to tolerate these items.

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This monitoring visit

The two requirements made at the previous inspection were found to be met.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 20/05/2021 Full Good 14/11/2019 Interim Sustained effectiveness 20/05/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 04/03/2019 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1276719 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: Devon & Cornwall Autistic Community Trust (t/a Spectrum)

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lakeside Offices, The Old Cattle Market, Porthleven Road, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0SR

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Inspector

Polly Soper, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1276719 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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