Children's Home run by Cornerways Care Limited in Bedford

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2737310 1 Registered provider: Cornerways Care Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The privately owned home was registered with Ofsted on 7 September 2023. The manager registered with Ofsted at the same time. The home provides care for one child with emotional and social difficulties.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was undertaken in response to specific allegations reported to Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

The inspector reviewed these concerns as part of the inspection. The inspector was aware during this inspection that these allegations are under investigation by the appropriate authorities. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate incidents of this kind, actions taken by the setting in response to the allegations were considered.

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This monitoring visit

At the time of this monitoring visit, one child had moved into and was living at the home. No children have moved on from the home since the home was registered with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

The child benefits from high staff ratios to meet the child’s individual needs.

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This monitoring visit

Staff said that the manager is approachable and listens to them. Staff said that they would be confident to report any concerns to her because they know that she will respond appropriately.

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This monitoring visit

Staff understand the risks to the child. The child has a safety plan for independence that has been agreed with the social worker. Staff understand how to reduce risks to the child. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2737310 2 The child’s social worker said that the child is thriving and has made ‘astonishing progress’ since moving to the home.

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This monitoring visit

Staff have a range of good-quality training. The training has a focus on the child’s individual needs, which staff understand and meet. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2737310 3

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Information about this inspection

This monitoring visit was undertaken in response to specific allegations reported to Ofsted.

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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: 2737310 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Cornerways Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Eastway Enterprise Centre, 7 Paynes Park, Hitchin SG5 1EH

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Inspector

Amy Miles, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2737310 5 regulates and inspects 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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