Last updated: 10 February 2026
"Staff praise the manager and strong safeguarding protect people, but unclear staff retention and basic training without development hold it back."
People were protected from the risk of abuse. Staff had received training in safeguarding vulnerable people and low level concerns had been reported to the local authority.
We received positive feedback from staff and health professionals about the registered manager. Staff meetings were taking place during which important information about the service was passed to staff.
Staffing levels were sufficient to meet the needs of people using the service. We observed an appropriate number of staff in post throughout the inspection and rotas confirmed these levels were consistent.
Staff had completed training they needed to carry out their role. This included training in moving and handling, safeguarding, food hygiene and infection control. Specific training had also been provided around the use of physical intervention.
We received positive feedback from staff and health professionals about the registered manager.
Records also showed that activities such as going to church, horse riding, baking and swimming were some of the things people had participated in.
Enough staff to meet needs safely but no word on whether the team stays stable long-term or uses agency workers.
Staffing levels were sufficient to meet the needs of people using the service. We observed an appropriate number of staff in post throughout the inspection and rotas confirmed these levels were consistent.
Training covers basics like safeguarding and moving people plus some on physical intervention but no career development or funded qualifications.
Staff had completed training they needed to carry out their role. This included training in moving and handling, safeguarding, food hygiene and infection control. Specific training had also been provided around the use of physical intervention.
Varied activities like horse riding, swimming and baking add interest to the day but no activities coordinator or special innovative programmes.
Records also showed that activities such as going to church, horse riding, baking and swimming were some of the things people had participated in.
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Last inspected: February 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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