Children's home run by Capstone Care Provider Limited in Nottingham

Inspection report children’s home: SC431699 1 SC431699 Registered provider: Capstone Care Provider Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is registered to accommodate three children and young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. It is owned by a private provider.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: Requires improvement to be good

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

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

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The last full inspection identified several areas which needed further development. Since this time, a number of improvements have been made within the home. The registered manager has addressed all of the shortfalls.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Safeguarding practice has significantly improved. Staff have a secure understanding of their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children and young people. This has been achieved through a programme of training, and through team meetings with a training agenda. Staff competence is assessed and monitored through regular and robust supervision. This safeguarding practice ensures that staff recognise the indicators of possible abuse, risk and harm. Staff are equipped to take appropriate action to ensure that children and young people are kept safe and learn to keep themselves safe. Inspection report children’s home: SC431699 2 There have been few safeguarding incidents since the last inspection. When incidents occur, the registered manager ensures that Ofsted and placing local authorities are notified straightaway. Safeguarding procedures are implemented, allowing any investigations and assessments to commence in a timely manner. The quality of

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

information provided in notifications has improved. Notifications now provide a coherent account of the incident and the actions taken to protect children and young people. Additionally, the manager provides regular updates to Ofsted. This means that the regulator can monitor how well children and young people are safeguarded.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people are provided with the opportunity to participate in and contribute to their own care planning. They are given regular opportunities to read their records, and make suggestions and amendments to their care plans, placement plans and risk assessments. This means that children and young people know that their views are being heard, even though their engagement in care planning is variable. Children and young people feel valued.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Quality assurance processes in the home have improved. An independent visitor conducts a monthly audit of the home. This includes consulting with children, young people, staff and professionals. Additionally, the registered manager undertakes internal quality assurance reviews. These reviews are detailed and evaluate what is working well and any areas needing improvement.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The responsible individual and registered manager have sought independent advice with regard to the home’s workforce. They have commissioned a consultant to review the operation of the home. The consultant has produced a report which details necessary actions to promote improvement. This is to ensure that management and staffing structures are effective in meeting the aims set out in the home’s statement of purpose. These plans are to be implemented to ensure that there are consistently good standards of care.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, admission processes have improved. The registered manager has ensured that any children or young people referred to the home have their individual needs fully considered. Importantly, the registered manager ensures that new referrals to the home are compatible with current residents. This has been effective in minimising disruption and promoting positive group dynamics within the home.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Placements have been very stable since the last inspection. All children and young people have had their educational, health and social needs fully met. Partnership working arrangements are very strong and are at the centre of all placement planning. Staff are proactive in working alongside education providers, families, health and social care.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

A young person who has been a long-term resident is in the process of leaving the home. The registered manager has been highly instrumental in ensuring that the young person benefits from a well-planned transition. Staff have worked closely with the young person, family and social care professionals to facilitate a positive move. The young Inspection report children’s home: SC431699 3 person’s wishes and feelings have been fully considered as part of these transitions.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

No requirements or recommendations have been made as a result of this inspection.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

25/07/2017 Full Requires improvement to be good 06/06/2017 Full Inadequate 24/01/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness 29/06/2016 Full Good

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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.

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Information about this inspection

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’. Inspection report children’s home: SC431699 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Capstone Care Provider Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Renewal Trust Business Centre, 3 Hawksworth Street, Nottingham NG3 2EG

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Trevor Edinborough

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Inspector

Amanda Ellis, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC431699 5 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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