Children's home run by Restorative Social Care Services Ltd

Inspection report children’s home: 1252095 1 Registered provider: Inspire Social Care Services Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned and run. The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two children or young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the last full inspection. At the interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved in effectiveness.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person is making exceptional progress in all aspects of their life. The staff team knows the young person extremely well and delivers care effectively to meet their needs. The staff effectively advocate for the young person. They ensure that the young person’s needs are being addressed through careful planning and interventions. They incrementally support and manage risk, acknowledging that independent living is not too far in the future. This is supporting the young person to make necessary changes to help keep safe now and in the future.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person’s personal interests and abilities are being fully utilised. An example is that the manager of the home has secured an educational placement which draws out these interests. Coupled with the young person’s determination, this is enabling the young person to achieve academically and socially. This is also ensuring that the young person is looking forward to future employment. The young person has been so Inspection report children’s home: 1252095 2 successful and now volunteers at the placement to help younger children learn and develop their skills.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person’s health needs are very well supported. The staff team works in partnership with the children looked after’s nurse and a range of other health professionals. They make sure that medication and treatment remain at the correct levels. The young person has good physical health and attends all routine appointments and receives the healthcare that the young person needs. The young person’s mental health is effectively supported. The young person benefits from specialist support from a clinical psychologist.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff team consult with the young person in all areas of decision- making in the home such as meal planning, staff rotas, trips and the general running of the home. The staff team is proud of the young person’s achievements and progress. The young person said: ‘I like the home. The staff listen and it is better than good, and I do feel safe.’ The young person trusts that staff and managers will do what they say they will do. The young person and the staff team have a trusting relationship. The young person can talk and discuss issues. Consequently, there have been no incidents of going missing or restraint. The young person is in regular contact with their family and is supported effectively to maintain these important family links.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has ensured that the recommendation from the last inspection has been achieved. All staff have had bespoke training in areas which are pertinent to the young person’s needs. This ensures that good-quality, individualised care is provided. The manager has very effective monitoring systems in place. The independent visitor’s report is utilised so that potential areas that need improvement are quickly dealt with and the quality of care remains high at all times.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people. Inspectors considered the quality of work and the differences made to the lives of children and young people. They watched how professional staff work with children and young people and each other and discussed the effectiveness of help and care provided. Wherever possible, they talked to children and young people and their families. In addition, the inspectors have tried to understand what the children’s home knows about how well it is performing, how well it is doing and what difference it is making for the children and young people whom it is trying to help, protect and look after. Inspection report children’s home: 1252095 3 This inspection focused on the effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of children and young people since the most recent full inspection.

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Information about this inspection

Using the ‘Social care common inspection framework’, this inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, and to consider how well it complies with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Inspire Social Care Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Ground Floor, 121 Church Street, St Helens, Merseyside WA10 1AJ

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Inspector

Rachel Holden, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: 1252095 4 achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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