Children's Home run by Hampshire County Council in Hampshire

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1259734 1 Registered provider: Hampshire 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 children’s home is operated by a local authority and, in accordance with its statement of purpose, provides care for children who may have social, emotional or behavioural difficulties. The maximum number of children who can stay at the home is four.

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This monitoring visit

On 24 May 2023, Ofsted issued a notice of the decision to apply a condition of registration that required the provider to give three months’ notice of their intent to admit a child.

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This monitoring visit

In January 2024, the provider successfully recruited a new manager. The provider then notified Ofsted of their intent to admit children to the home.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was undertaken to ensure that there are sufficient and suitably qualified staff and assess the provider’s readiness to accept children.

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This monitoring visit

The home is well maintained and in good decorative order. Children’s rooms are spacious and well furnished. Living spaces are comfortable and have everything needed to ensure that children can enjoy their time at the home.

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This monitoring visit

Staff are enthusiastic and motivated. They have used their time well while waiting for children to be admitted. Staff have completed all mandatory training and induction. They have also spent time in other homes that are run by the provider, to build their experience. Staff feel well supported and have high confidence in the new manager and deputy manager.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has a clear vision for the home. She has worked closely with the team to develop a shared ethos for the way that they want to work with children. The Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1259734 2 manager is well qualified and has direct experience of supporting vulnerable children in previous management roles.

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This monitoring visit

The manager feels very well supported by her line manager. There are also clear plans in place for the responsible individual to monitor and oversee the home.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has complied with the terms of the three-month condition, and the home is ready to accommodate children. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1259734 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/11/2022 Full Good 20/07/2022 Full Inadequate 16/08/2021 Full Good 06/08/2019 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1259734 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: 1259734 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Hampshire County Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Hampshire Council, 3rd Floor, Elizabeth II Court North, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8UG

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Inspector

Peter Jackson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1259734 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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