Opinion
- Are children effectively safeguarded?
- Safeguarding records reviewed in full; concerns were escalated appropriately and in time.
- Yes
- Does the conduct of the home promote children's wellbeing?
- Children report feeling settled, but the concerns above are recurring and affect daily life.
- Partially
The visit
Spoke with JK, LP, RA, MK and with staff CR, CS. Sampled the case files of JK, RA. Reviewed 11 areas: physical intervention and restraint, missing from home episodes, complaints, sanctions and consequences, safeguarding concerns and referrals, regulation 40 notifications, children's views, health appointments and records, staff supervision, safer recruitment files, fire safety.
Findings
2 concerns, 4 strengths. Every finding records what was looked at, what was found, and why it matters.
Complaints
Concern- Looked at
- Complaints log and responses.
- Found
- One complaint from a child has no recorded outcome after 21 days.
- Why it matters
- A child whose complaint goes unanswered learns that speaking up doesn't work.
- Action
- Raised as a recommendation, tracked on the home’s timeline.
Staff supervision
Concern- Looked at
- Supervision records for four staff selected at random.
- Found
- Two staff have had no recorded supervision for nine weeks.
- Why it matters
- Staff without supervision are less likely to raise concerns or reflect on practice.
- Action
- Raised as a recommendation, tracked on the home’s timeline.
Physical intervention and restraint
Strength- Looked at
- All physical intervention records since the last visit; debrief forms.
- Found
- All records include a debrief with the child within 24 hours.
- Why it matters
- Supports the standard; no action required.
Missing from home episodes
Strength- Looked at
- Missing episode log; return-home interview records; police notifications.
- Found
- Return-home interviews offered and recorded for every episode.
- Why it matters
- Supports the standard; no action required.
Safer recruitment files
Strength- Looked at
- Personnel files for two recent starters.
- Found
- Files sampled were complete against Schedule 2.
- Why it matters
- Supports the standard; no action required.
Fire safety
Strength- Looked at
- Fire log book; drill records; fire risk assessment.
- Found
- Drills recorded monthly; alarm tests weekly.
- Why it matters
- Supports the standard; no action required.