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.

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This monitoring visit

A monitoring visit was completed due to uncertainties about the financial stability of the home and the potential impact this could have on the staff team and consequently, the child. In addition, a complaint was received by Ofsted, regarding the standards of care provided at the home. During this visit, no concerns were identified about the child’s care.

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This monitoring visit

There is a core staff team who are committed to the child’s welfare. During this visit no significant concerns were identified regarding the care provided to the child. He has thrived under the nurture of the manager and her team.

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This monitoring visit

This child was previously tube fed to ensure he was receiving the nutrition he needed. He is now eating a varied diet which is tremendous progress. He was also on a high level of behavioural support medication when he arrived at the home. He no longer needs this type of medication. There have been no incidents in many months.

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This monitoring visit

This child is now enjoying, shopping, swimming, surfing, and many other activities. He is happy and well cared for.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted will continue to closely monitor the situation at this home to ensure that the child continues to receive good care. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1276719 2

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 04/01/2023 Full Good 20/05/2021 Full Good 14/11/2019 Interim Sustained effectiveness 20/05/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1276719 3

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the 'Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards'. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so (“the authorised person”)—

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Requirement Due date

has spoken to the user about the measure; and

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Requirement Due date

has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and

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Requirement Due date

within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35 (3)(b)(i)(ii)(c)) 4 May 2023

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Requirement Due date

the individual has the appropriate experience, qualification and skills for the work that the individual is to perform.

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Requirement Due date

For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b), an individual who works in the home in a care role has the appropriate qualification if, by the relevant date, the individual has attained—

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Requirement Due date

the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or

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Requirement Due date

a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma.

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Requirement Due date

in the case of an individual who starts working in a care role in a home after 1st April 2014, the date which falls 2 years after the date on which the individual started working in a care role in a home. (Regulation 32 (3)(b) (4)(a)(b) (5)(a)) 4 May 2023 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1276719 4 In particular, the manager must ensure that they complete the required qualifications for their role without further delay.

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the home’s statement of purpose accurately reflects the arrangements for professional supervision for all staff. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.10)

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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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Inspector

Polly Soper, social care inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1276719 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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