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Yarrow Cottage

Regulation 44 visit, 11 May 2026

Submitted to OfstedUnannouncedSCCIF (children's homes), April 2026Submitted 14 May 2026

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 and listened to; staff know them well.
Yes

The visit

Spoke with GW, TC and with staff TB. Sampled the case files of GW, TC. Reviewed 6 areas: physical intervention and restraint, safeguarding concerns and referrals, regulation 40 notifications, health appointments and records, key-work and one-to-one sessions, fire safety.

Findings

0 concerns, 2 strengths. Every finding records what was looked at, what was found, and why it matters.

  • 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.
  • 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.