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 WC. Sampled the case files of TC. Reviewed 10 areas: physical intervention and restraint, missing from home episodes, sanctions and consequences, safeguarding concerns and referrals, regulation 40 notifications, children's views, health appointments and records, staff supervision, staff training and qualifications, key-work and one-to-one sessions.
Findings
1 concern, 3 strengths. Every finding records what was looked at, what was found, and why it matters.
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.
Staff training and qualifications
Strength- Looked at
- Training matrix; certificates for three staff.
- Found
- Training matrix current; all mandatory training in date.
- Why it matters
- Supports the standard; no action required.