Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Halton

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2542813 1 Registered provider: Cambian Childcare 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 operated by a private provider. The home provides care for one child with emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, a manager has been appointed but not yet registered.

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This monitoring visit

The home is currently undergoing some physical alterations to ensure that risks can be better managed. Security is being improved through fitting sensors on the external doors. Sensors are being fitted to bedrooms to allow monitoring, should any child need that level of support. Internal doors are being replaced to provide a more homely feel.

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This monitoring visit

The responsible individual and the manager understand why the home previously closed, so they were able to discuss steps that were in place to ensure that good- quality care will be provided. There has been learning since the home previously closed, and the home will open with a completely different staffing structure and management oversight.

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This monitoring visit

A manager, who has previously been registered, is due to submit their application to register for this home and is supported by a different responsible individual. A new staff team has been created which has a mix of skills and experience. Deployment of staff has also been considered to ensure that staff who have less experience are on shift with someone who is able to provide good levels of support.

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This monitoring visit

Following the visit, the provider verified that all the changes had been completed and the home is now ready to provide care for a child. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2542813 2

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 18/05/2021 Full Inadequate 19/02/2020 Full Good Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2542813 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: 2542813 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 5th Floor, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar EN6 1AG

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Inspector

Mark Broomhead, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2542813 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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