Children's Home run by Derby City Council in Derby

Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC036019 1 SC036019

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Derby City Council

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This local authority children’s home provides care and accommodation for up to five children and young people who are vulnerable and whose behaviour can be challenging. There is no registered manager at this home.

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This monitoring visit

This children’s home was judged inadequate at a full inspection on 29 May 2018. Two compliance notices were subsequently issued. This unannounced monitoring visit was undertaken to consider the progress made in relation to the compliance notices. Eight requirements and one recommendation were also set at the full inspection. These were not considered as part of this monitoring visit. They will be considered at the next full inspection.

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This monitoring visit

Staff have now read and understood the behaviour management policy and procedures for the home. Additional training has also been sourced. This is due to take place in August and September 2018 for all staff.

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This monitoring visit

Bespoke training has also been arranged in relation to the signs, symptoms and impact of bullying. Managers have provided both staff and children with a range of information on bullying. Meetings have also taken place with staff and children to discuss this issue. Children report feeling more positive about responses from staff and managers to bullying since the last inspection.

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New systems have been put in place to record and monitor any incidents of bullying. Electronic tracking systems now enable managers and staff to better record and respond to such issues. The manager is also in the process of ensuring that all historical reports of bullying are transferred to the new recording and monitoring system. There have been no reported incidents of bullying since the last inspection. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC036019 2 Risk assessments relating to bullying have been reviewed and amended. They now provide a much clearer sense of the actual or potential risks of bullying to children. Managers have systems in place now to monitor bullying issues. This includes a new and much clearer electronic tracking system for recording and responding to complaints. This should now enable staff and managers to identify and respond to such issues in a timely and effective manner.

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Managers have made changes to the staff rotas. They have increased staffing levels at the weekend in the home. This reflects their commitment to ensuring that children have the necessary levels of support and supervision at all times.

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Senior managers have sourced a bespoke training package for all staff. This will include training in restraint, recording, safeguarding and reporting of serious incidents. Managers have fully considered the training and developmental needs of staff.

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Damage caused to the home has now been repaired. Managers have worked closely with maintenance teams to ensure that any reported damage to the home receives a quick response. This will further ensure the safety and welfare of children.

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Clear plans are now in place in relation to non-resident children accessing the home without permission. Such plans clearly reflect the actions required by staff. Relevant children have been advised of such plans. This has already led to a reduction in such behaviours.

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This monitoring visit

Staff and managers have increased the number of direct work sessions carried out with children so that children’s views, wishes and feelings are better considered. Improved recording systems now link with placement plans.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted is satisfied that the provider has fully considered and addressed the 12 steps set out in the two compliance notices set at the last full inspection.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 29/05/2018 Full Inadequate 18/04/2017 Full Good 08/12/2016 Interim Sustained effectiveness 21/04/2016 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC036019 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Becket Children’s Centre, 35 Stockbrook Street, Derby DE22 3WR

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Inspector

Tracy Murty, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: SC036019 4 to 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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