Children's Home run by Horizon Care and Education Group Limited in Leicestershire

Inspection report children’s home: 1251076 1 Registered provider: Horizon Care and Education Group Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This four-bedded home aims to provide individualised care and support for children who have additional learning needs. The manager was registered in 2017. He is a qualified social worker and holds a management qualification.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 14 November 2018

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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 effectiveness.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

No children have moved into the home or have moved out since the last inspection. The staff team has also remained stable. The staff know the children well and their interactions are warm, playful and affectionate. Observations of the children while they were preparing for school were very positive. Staff plan activities that will give the children new experiences. They work closely with the children’s families and the professionals involved in their lives to ensure that the children’s well-being is at the centre of all plans. Their close work with the child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) has enabled the staff to access specialist courses. This opportunity helps staff to widen their breadth of knowledge and share learning with the team and the wider organisation. Inspection report children’s home: 1251076 2 The newly introduced healthcare plans provide a summary of the children’s medication,

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

details involving medical professionals, details of appointment dates and the outcomes of appointments. The easily accessible format enables staff to take the whole section to appointments in case any of the additional information is required. The plans are updated regularly and incorporate any plans produced by CAMHS. An example of this includes charting a child’s sleep patterns for two weeks to inform a treatment plan. The children’s plans now have the sensory impact built in to ensure that staff are aware of the child’s sensory needs and any issues. A child who had previously refused on numerous occasions to have her blood pressure taken had this done for the first time. Overcoming the sensory element of this process was a significant step for her and will help with future health appointments. The recording of incidents has been reviewed and revised. This revision provides a clearer overview of a child’s usual behaviours versus those that would be of concern or

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

deemed more significant. This provides clarity about the frequency and potential triggers for the incidents. The manager’s overview provides the context to the behaviour/concern. This new approach has enhanced the team’s observation skills. The use of physical intervention is low. There have been five incidents since the last inspection. The children are responding positively to alternative approaches, such as redirection and making use of the sensory room and they are becoming increasingly able to self-soothe. The manager’s detailed analysis of incidents and behaviours ensures that practice is continually reviewed and informed by any lessons learned. The managers maintain good oversight of the home. They are self-analytical and keen to share their knowledge. They visit other homes within the organisation to speak with the teams and offer support and knowledge.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/11/2018 Full Good 14/02/2018 Interim Improved effectiveness 10/05/2017 Full Requires improvement to be 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 Inspection report children’s home: 1251076 3 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 and Education Group Limited

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Children’s home details

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

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Kenneth Farrimond

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Inspector

Sonia Hay, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: 1251076 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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