Children's home run by Platform Childcare Ltd

Inspection report children’s home: 1263837 1 Registered provider: Platform Childcare Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a private company. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Judgement at last inspection: outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged outstanding 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

Children are making excellent progress in this home. The support offered to children is based on research-informed practice. The model used is fully embedded. Staff have a good understanding of children’s emotional well-being. The registered manager has accessed online training on attachment theory. This has led to staff having an improved understanding of children’s behaviours.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff communicate very well with other agencies. An independent reviewing officer said: ‘I’ve been really happy with the home and there has been a lot of progress for the child. Staff are very proactive.’ Strong working relationships with other agencies have ensured good outcomes for children. For example, children are making excellent progress at school.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff build nurturing, trusting relationships with children. A young person said: ‘I love Inspection report children’s home: 1263837 2 my key workers, and they love me. I give the home 1000 out of 10.’

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager is passionate and motivational. Staff are equally passionate. Staff feel well supported. A staff member said: ‘I can speak to the manager whenever I want. She is always available.’ The stability of the staff team allows staff to provide consistent care.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager knows the strengths and weaknesses of the staff. She acts quickly to address any shortfalls. The monitoring and review of care plans are exceptional.

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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: 1263837 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Platform Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suite 32 Anglesey Business Centre, Anglesey Road, Burton-on-Trent DE14 3NT

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Inspector(s)

Bev Allison, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: 1263837 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector(s)

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Inspector(s)

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