Children's Home run by 2nd Nurture Limited in St Helens

Unique reference number SC413223 Inspector Maria McGranaghan Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered manager Linda Mary Wood Date of last inspection 30/05/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 11/02/2015

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Previous inspection good Enforcement action since last inspection none

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This inspection

This home was judged good at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has sustained effectiveness .

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This inspection

This inspection will look at the progress the home has made since the last inspection which took place in May 2014. At that time the home had recruited and successfully registered a new manager and had also moved a young person into a foster placement as a result of the progress they had made in the home. The home received an overall effectiveness grading of good.

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This inspection

Two recommendations made at the last inspection are suitably addressed. Records of all finances pertaining to young people are now clearly recorded and records of keywork sessions now reflect the level of participation with young people.

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This inspection

Young people live in a home where care and nurture if the foundation of the service provision. To date, young people make very good progress particularly in managing their behaviour and learning to live in a small family group.

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This inspection

Care planning arrangements are thorough and well thought through. Young people clearly understand their plan and are consistent in working through some of the more difficult aspects such as, managing more limited finances and following a structured routine. Consequently, young people who may have had a difficult starting point in the home are now more settled and happy in the home.

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This inspection

For some young people reintegration into education proves difficult. However, this home is good at assessing need and individual skills in order to look creatively at educational opportunities. Therefore, young people who do struggle are provided with mentoring schemes, tutors and a planned integration into alternate educational provision.

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This inspection

Risk management is effective and routinely monitored. Young people with a history of risk taking behaviours learn how to manage risk and how particular risks impact 3 of 5 on their lives and development. Clear risk assessments are in place and evidence how risks have reduced over time. Likewise, regular consultation with external agencies ensures that if a concern should arise, suitable action is taken straight away. There are episodes of young people being reported as missing, requiring physical intervention or serious concern for the welfare of young people accommodated.

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Young people’s views and opinions are highly valued in the home. All aspects of care are openly discussed from the weekly menu to updating risk assessments and care plans. Likewise, young people express their views about contact and activities. Staff work closely with the placing authority to ensure that contact takes place in a safe and suitable environment and that it is positive for the young person. Activities are promoted and encouraged and include, trips to places of interest, shopping, pamper nights and cinema. As a result, young people maintain a sense of control over their lives and this enhances their individual self-esteem, confidence and over all emotional well-being.

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This inspection

Young people’s health is prioritised in the home. Staff understand that for some young people attending essential appointments such as the dentist, optician or GP can prove difficult. However, through perseverance, education and encouragement, all young people have their health care needs suitably and regularly assessed.

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This inspection

The Registered Manager adopts a thorough approach to the monitoring and evaluation of the function of the home. This can be seen in the creative planning for young people and the clear evaluation of methods used in the home. Likewise, the home is formally monitored both internally and externally. The Registered Manager takes prompt action to address any shortfalls and improve the service for young people accommodated in the home. Consequently, young people clearly benefit from care that evolves from their progress, development and specific needs.

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This inspection

There are no requirements or recommendations made as a result of this inspection. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This privately-owned home is registered to accommodate one young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties or learning difficulties.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/05/2014 Full good 30/08/2013 Interim good progress 24/05/2013 Full outstanding 28/02/2013 Interim good progress Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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What inspection judgements mean

At the interim inspections we make a judgement on whether the home has improved in effectiveness, sustained effectiveness, or declined in effectiveness since the previous full inspection. This is in line with the Inspection of children’s homes: framework for inspection.

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this inspection is to assure children and young people, parents, the public, local authorities and government of the quality and standard of the service provided. The inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service and to consider how well it complies with the relevant regulations and meets the national minimum standards.

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Information about this inspection

The report details the main strengths, any areas for improvement, including any breaches of regulation, and any failure to meet national minimum standards. The judgements included in the report are made against the framework of inspection for children's homes.

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