Children's Home run by Spring Meadow Children's Home Limited in Sandwell

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2581187 1

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Information about this children's home

This home is run by a private organisation and is registered to provide care for up to four children who have experienced childhood instability that has resulted in trauma and associated complex behaviours.

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Information about this children's home

The home does not have a registered manager and responsible individual. A new manager was appointed in November 2021. They are in the process of applying to Ofsted to be registered. The responsible individual post is vacant.

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This monitoring visit

On 8 October 2021 the provider requested that their conditions of registration be varied to include a condition that they would give Ofsted three months’ notice before admitting a child. This monitoring visit has been completed as the provider informed Ofsted of their intention to move a child into the home.

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This monitoring visit

The visit was completed to determine the providers readiness for a child to move in. Following this monitoring visit the responsible individual has resigned from their post on the 18 February 2022. In addition, we have also received concerns regarding both the financial viability of the provider and the permitted use of the premises. Ofsted have requested further information from the provider in relation to these concerns..

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This monitoring visit

A notice of restriction of accommodation has been issued. This means that the provider can not move any children into the home. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2581187 2

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 22/06/2021 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2581187 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: Spring Meadow Children's Home Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 106 Willes Road, Birmingham B18 4PX

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Inspector

Sam Dulay-Kainth, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2581187 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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Inspector

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Inspector

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Inspector

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