Children's home run by Esland North Limited

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2689933 1 Registered provider: Esland North Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A private company operates this children’s home. It is registered to provide care for one child with emotional and social issues.

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Information about this children’s home

There were no children in the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: not previously inspected

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, the inspector(s) evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, and to consider how well it complies with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2689933 2

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Findings from the inspection

The home has not provided accommodation to any children since its registration in August 2023. This inspection focuses on whether the home continues to maintain its registration requirements and is ready to accept placements.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been a management restructure within the company. The registered manager has been promoted within the company and resigned as the registered manager. A new manager started working in the home in November 2023.

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Findings from the inspection

Recruitment of staff is ongoing. Two full-time staff members have been recruited and have been working through their induction at the company’s sister home. Both staff members have been enrolled onto the relevant qualification for their role. It is expected that recruitment for the remaining vacant posts will take place in January 2024.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is in excellent condition. It is furnished comfortably and decorated neutrally throughout. When a child comes to live at the home, they will help to choose soft furnishings and personalise their bedroom.

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Findings from the inspection

All health and safety arrangements are up-to-date. This means the home is a safe environment. The manager has contacted local partner agencies to work with them in the future.

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Findings from the inspection

An up-to-date location risk assessment provides details about the local environment. This will help to inform the team about how they can keep a child safe in the local area.

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Findings from the inspection

The company manages complaints effectively in line with their complaint procedure.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and the team are very much looking forward to becoming fully staffed and welcoming a child into the home in the new year.

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Findings from the inspection

The home continues to meet their registration requirements. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2689933 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Esland North Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Esland Ltd, Suite 1 & 5 , Riverside Business Centre, Foundry Lane, Milford, Belper DE56 0RN

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Inspector

Cathy Wilkins, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2689933 4 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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