Children's home run by Sequel Support Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2634911 1 Registered provider: Horizon Care Mayfield Lodge Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is registered to care for up to two children with a learning disability.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since 27 July 2021, which is when the home opened.

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This monitoring visit

This children’s home had a three-month condition imposed in March 2022 as it had not admitted any children since opening in July 2021. This monitoring visit was undertaken as the provider notified Ofsted of its intention to accommodate a child.

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This monitoring visit

The home environment remains suitable for children. The decor is to a good standard, with a range of different spaces for children to use, including a sensory room and a home gym in the garage. Concerns identified in the latest fire risk assessment have been rectified.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers shared the ongoing work undertaken to remain prepared for children to live there. This includes comprehensive training for staff, and familiarisation with the recording systems. There are plans for refresher training for staff once the home is reopened and children are living there. Regular visits by an independent person have continued to offer the manager external oversight and challenge.

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This monitoring visit

Due to a prolonged period without any children in the home, some staff have left. New staff have been recruited in line with safer recruitment processes. The skills of the staff team include a range of relevant experience. Managers identify that some mentoring may be needed and have made arrangements for this.

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This monitoring visit

The home remains ready to accommodate children. No requirements were made. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2634911 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

Not previously inspected Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2634911 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. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2634911 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Horizon Care Mayfield Lodge Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Horizon House, New Orchard, Poole BH15 1LY

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Inspector

Clare Nixson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2634911 5 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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Inspector

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Inspector

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