Inspection of 25 September 2025 — Inspection Report
Regulation 9 — Management and recruitment
- (2)(a) & (b) There were no records to evidence that two references for one adult had been verified. This regulation was non-compliant on the previous inspection. The corrective and preventive actions submitted by the registered provider following that inspection had not been effective in preventing the recurrence. (2)(d) The registered provider reported that one adult for whom international police vetting was required was unable to obtain it. A signed affidavit was available declaring the adult had no previous convictions. However, there were no records available to demonstrate an attempt had been made to source the vetting. This regulation was non-compliant on the previous inspection. The corrective and preventive actions submitted by the registered provider following that inspection had not been effective in preventing the recurrence. (3) It was not evident that the required procedures were always taken prior to employment of staff as outlined above. (4) There were no records to evidence that three staff held at least a major award in Early Childhood Care and Education at a minimum Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications or a qualification deemed equivalent
Provider's corrective action:
- (2)(a)(b) This validation record has been updated and added to the employee’s file. The provider will be more diligent and ensure all the files for the reference checks are completed and attached to the written reference. (2)(d) The employee received the international police vetting and this has been translated. The provider must ensure that all over international police vetting is provided prior to employee’s commencing at our service. (3) The provider will ensure all the paper files are filled in and will have a check list at the beginning of each file to ensure this. (4) All staff hold a minimum of a Level 7 qualification. The service specialises in additional needs, so staff have degrees such as psychology, master’s in special education and postgraduate in autism studies
Found compliant: Regulation 11, 19, 23, 25, 26, 27.