Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Shropshire

Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC476252 1 SC476252 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 provides care for up to three children who have experienced early life trauma.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this visit, there was no manager in post.

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This monitoring visit

On 25 January 2023, an assurance visit was undertaken at the home. The inspector identified serious and widespread concerns in relation to the care and protection of children. A notice of restriction of accommodation and a notice of proposal to cancel the home’s registration were issued.

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This monitoring visit

On 2 March 2023, the provider submitted written representation under section 18 of the Care Standards Act 2000 in reference to the notice of proposal to cancel the home’s registration. At the same time, the provider informed Ofsted of its intent to close the home and move the children living at the home to other settings.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this visit was to review the provider’s compliance with the restriction notice. The inspector found that the provider had complied with the restriction notice.

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This monitoring visit

At the time of the inspection, there was no manager overseeing the home and there were only two permanent members of staff employed to care for the children. The two children who remained living at the home continued to experience inconsistent care.

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This monitoring visit

No progress had been made in relation to the requirements and recommendations due to the home closing. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC476252 2 Children’s moves from the home were planned and well coordinated with the children’s social workers. Staff ensured that there was a leaving party for the children and previous staff members, managers and therapists at the home came. Staff provided each child with a photo album of their time in their home and gifts. This provided children with a positive ending to their time living in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Since this visit, both children have left the home. On 29 March 2023, the provider voluntarily cancelled the registration of the home. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC476252 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/09/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 24/05/2022 Full Inadequate 23/03/2022 Interim Sustained effectiveness 14/04/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC476252 4

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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: SC476252 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cambian Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1AG

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Inspector

Sarah Berry, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC476252 6 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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