Children's Home run by Idem Living Limited in Devon

Interim inspection report children’s home: SC468747 1 SC468747 Registered provider: Idem Living Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is operated by a private company, and provides care and accommodation for up to two young people who may have emotional and 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 declined in effectiveness.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The reason for the decline in effectiveness is not having a manager in charge of the home, who is registered with Ofsted within the required timeframe. However, the manager of the home has applied to Ofsted and her application is being processed.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

In the absence of a registered manager, the responsible individual has ensured that there is effective management support and oversight of the home. As a result, the child currently living at the home continues to receive good-quality care and support. The four recommendations made at the last inspection have been met.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leaders and managers have undertaken a thorough review of the quality of care provided and have identified where improvements can be made. The review is appraised regularly. In addition, the scrutiny of the home by the independent visitor remains good, and the manager responds effectively to any recommendations made. Interim inspection report children’s home: SC468747 2 The child currently living at the home is fully satisfied with her experiences of living here. She is actively involved in the arrangements of her care and support and feels that staff listen to her views, thoughts and feelings. She is fully involved in, and has an active voice in making decisions about her future. She said, ‘I do not have any worries or concerns about living here.’ Her parent said, ‘She is safe, healthy and happy, I can’t fault anything.’ Her social worker said, ‘I have no concerns about the quality of care provided,’

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

echoing the parent’s and the child’s comments.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff ensure that the child continues to access activities and hobbies that are important to her and that she regularly meets with her family and friends. She also continues to undertake voluntary work that she thoroughly enjoys. These activities positively benefit the child.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has developed good relationships with external stakeholders. A social worker confirmed that there is good communication between them and the home. Her parent also echoed this feedback.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leaders and managers respond effectively to any suspicions of harm. Following a referral to the designated officer and children’s services, they ensure that detailed records are kept to demonstrate a thorough audit trail. Staff demonstrate a good understanding of safeguarding processes. In addition, leaders and managers respond effectively to poor staff performance and take appropriate action in response.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Restraint is not used and there have not been any concerns in relation to the child going missing from the home.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The child who currently lives at the home has a good awareness and understanding of the complaints process. She has made complaints and the manager has responded to these effectively. The child has signed the documents to confirm that she is happy with the outcomes. She said, ‘I wouldn’t sign the records if I wasn’t happy.’

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager ensures that the child’s placement plan and risk assessments are regularly reviewed, and updated to reflect her current needs. However, the placement plan is not presented in a format that would make is easy for the child to read and understand.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/04/2017 Full Good 29/11/2016 Interim Improved effectiveness 20/05/2016 Full Requires improvement 12/02/2016 Interim Declined in effectiveness Interim inspection report children’s home: SC468747 3

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Recommendations

 Ensure that children are encouraged by staff to see the home’s records as ‘living documents’ supporting them to view and contribute to the record in a way that reflects their voice on regular basis. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 58, paragraph 11.19). In particular, review the format of the placement plan to ensure that plans are more child-friendly and accessible.

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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’.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Newlands, 1a Huyton Hey Road, Liverpool L36 5SE

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Post vacant Interim inspection report children’s home: SC468747 4

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Inspector

David Kidner, social care inspector Interim inspection report children’s home: SC468747 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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