Atkinson Unit

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC046276 1 SC046276 Registered provider: Devon County Council

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This secure children’s home is managed by a local authority and is approved by the Secretary of State to restrict children’s liberty. The children’s home can care for up to eight children aged between 10 and 17 years under Section 25 of the Children Act 1989. Admission of any child under 13 years of age requires the approval of the Secretary of State.

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Information about this children's home

The commissioning of health services in this home is the statutory responsibility of NHS England under the Health and Social Care Act 2012. Education is provided on site in dedicated facilities.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was carried out in line with the memorandum of understanding between Ofsted and the Department for Education (DfE).

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This monitoring visit

The inspector visited the home with a specialist architect commissioned by the DfE to provide advice on a building project to ensure that it meets the statutory requirements. The work carried out to refurbish children’s bedrooms is of high quality, which will benefit children and improve their experiences.

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This monitoring visit

The requirement and recommendations made at the last inspection will be reviewed at the next inspection. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC046276 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/06/2022 Full Good 09/02/2022 Full Good 29/06/2021 Interim Sustained effectiveness 03/03/2020 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC046276 3

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Information about this inspection

This visit was carried out in line with the memorandum of understanding between Ofsted and the Department for Education (DfE).

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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: SC046276 4

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Devon County Council

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 4QD

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Inspector

Shaun Common, His Majesty’s Inspector, Social Care Lead Secure Estate Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC046276 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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Inspector

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