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 BS and with staff CN. Sampled the case files of BS. Reviewed 9 areas: physical intervention and restraint, sanctions and consequences, safeguarding concerns and referrals, regulation 40 notifications, children's views, health appointments and records, family time and contact, premises and environment, location risk assessment.
Findings
1 concern, 1 strength. Every finding records what was looked at, what was found, and why it matters.
Physical intervention and restraint
Concern- Looked at
- All physical intervention records since the last visit; debrief forms.
- Found
- Debrief with the child missing on one record.
- Why it matters
- Without manager review, patterns in use of force go unchallenged.
- Action
- Raised as a recommendation, tracked on the home’s timeline.
Premises and environment
Strength- Looked at
- Walk-round of all communal areas and two bedrooms with consent.
- Found
- Home is clean, well maintained and homely; children have personalised their rooms.
- Why it matters
- Supports the standard; no action required.