Last updated: 9 February 2026
"Respected leadership, positive staff culture and strong safety practices, but manager covers for absent staff and no dedicated activities person."
Risks assessed with behaviour plans; medicines managed safely, MAR up to date, weekly checks; incidents recorded and reviewed for patterns.
Staff were engaged and felt able to offer their ideas. 'I love the job, it's different every day.' Good teamwork reported.
There were enough staff to meet people's needs and give individual support. On inspection day, registered manager covered for unwell staff.
Staff received training on autism, epilepsy, safeguarding, first aid; good induction, Care Certificate for new staff, regular supervisions.
The registered manager was respected and had developed an open and honest approach with staff. Staff felt able to contribute at monthly meetings.
Varied activities per weekly planner: horse-riding, gardening, walking group, local centre, YMCA, community groups, shops.
Staff numbers are enough to keep people safe and do one-to-one support, but manager had to step in when one called in sick.
On the day of inspection, a member of staff had been unwell... the registered manager provided cover to ensure the safety
Varied outings and groups like horse riding and community centres make the day interesting, but no dedicated activities person or special programmes.
People enjoyed a variety of activities. There was a weekly planner on the wall, with the activities that each person would attend and which were personal to them.
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Last inspected: March 2019
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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