Children's home run by Horizon Care Limited in Cannock Chase

Inspection report children’s home: SC009648 1 SC009648 Registered provider: Horizon Care 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 for three children and young people who have complex needs and/or display challenging behaviour, and are aged between eight and 18 years old. The home offers crisis intervention and short-, medium- or long-term placements.

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Information about this children’s home

The current manager was registered with Ofsted on 8 July 2014 and holds the relevant qualification.

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable

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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 sustained effectiveness.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has addressed the requirement and recommendations from the last inspection. Staff training now reflects the needs of the children. Staff say that this has helped them to enhance their practice. Children benefit from clear plans that aim to reduce their risk-taking behaviours. When safeguarding issues arise, managers and staff follow the correct procedures for notifying the relevant professionals.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

On the whole, the management of admissions to the home and transitions to new placements is good. Children settle well into their new homes and staff keep in contact with the children who have moved on. Inspection report children’s home: SC009648 2 Children are making good progress while living here. They live in a warm and nurturing environment. Staff and children have positive relationships with each other. These relationships enable children to feel safe and happy.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The care that children receive is in line with their care plans. Staff work with relevant agencies to secure education at the earliest opportunity. Children progress well in their education. Children receive good healthcare. However, in some instances there are delays in addressing children’s health needs.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers and staff adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures. They work in partnership with other professionals to keep children safe. Furthermore, they advocate on behalf of children, and ensure that they receive services that will help and support them.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children receive support to self-regulate their behaviour. However, the management of behaviour is not consistent. Behaviour management strategies for supporting children are not always followed. Staff do not always use the correct de-escalation techniques and behaviours heighten.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children have access to a range of activities and new experiences. They develop relationships with children in the local community, and enjoy playing with children they have made friends with in the local area.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

10/04/2018 Full Good 04/07/2017 Full Requires improvement to be good 09/01/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness 31/05/2016 Full Good

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Recommendations

 Children’s homes staff should encourage children to take a proactive role in looking after their day-to-day health and well-being. Where children have specific health needs or conditions, they should be supported to manage these, subject to their age and understanding. When a child needs additional health or well-being support, staff should work with the child’s placing authority to enable proper and immediate access to any specialist medical support. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 34, paragraph 7.10)  Staff should understand factors that affect children’s motivation to behave in a Inspection report children’s home: SC009648 3 socially acceptable way. Staff should encourage an enthusiasm for positive behaviour through the use of positive behaviour strategies in line with the child’s relevant plans. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality

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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: Horizon Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Venture House, 12 Prospect Business Park, Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 0LG

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Inspector

Lisa Gregoire-Parker, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC009648 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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Inspector

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