Children's Home run by Fairfield Residential Limited in Cheshire West and Chester

Inspection report children’s home: SC397987 1 SC397987 Registered provider: Fairfield Residential Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two children who may have learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2017.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 18 September 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 sustained effectiveness.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no admissions to, or discharges from, the home since the last inspection. One child remains in placement.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The experienced manager has good oversight of the quality of care that the child receives and has appropriate monitoring systems in place. She is described as supportive by staff, who say that they receive regular supervision, which helps to ensure that children receive good-quality, professional care. Staff feel that their confidence has grown because they have attended bespoke training that is specific to the child’s needs. The manager is keen to continue to develop the team’s knowledge and skills-base and has a planned programme of training in place. Inspection report children’s home: SC397987 2 Staff have a thorough understanding of the child’s needs and factors that might contribute to changes in behaviour. There are high levels of support and supervision. However, the home has no evidence that consent has been provided for the restrictions put in place to keep the child safe. The restrictions mean that there have been few

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

significant incidents or safeguarding concerns. Clear protocols are in place to maintain the child’s confidentiality when reporting any concerns within the organisation. Concerns are shared appropriately with external professionals.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The child in placement is making progress. Her ability to tolerate health procedures is much improved and contact with family members has progressed positively. The manager and staff also recognise the small steps in progress, such as growing confidence in social interactions in the community. Responsive action is taken in partnership with the education provider to adapt the child’s learning when her engagement falters. The home is advocating for a review of the child’s education, health and care plan so that it properly reflects current circumstances.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

A strength of the home is how it works in partnership with other agencies to support the child’s progress. The child’s social worker is confident that there is a strong care planning team to support the child. Robust relationships with health professionals are evident, particularly with the child and adolescent mental health team. A specialist nurse is now working with the home to support routine health procedures. Staff implement this specialist advice in their practice and welcome the support provided by external professionals who attend team meetings.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has addressed the requirements and recommendations made at the last inspection. Although the immediate repairs in the home have been completed, some further repairs to a wall and the shower cubicle are needed. The manager is sent reports of external monitoring for her response to recommendations, but the reports have not been forwarded to Ofsted on completion of these comments. The manager is acting to address these shortfalls.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

18/09/2018 Full Good 22/11/2017 Full Requires improvement to be good 24/01/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness 18/05/2016 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: SC397987 3

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure— that staff— assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child. (Regulation 12 (1)(2)(a)(i)) Specifically, parental consent must be in place to authorise the restriction of a child’s liberty when under the age of 16 and accommodated under section 20 of the Children Act 1989. 20/03/2019

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Requirement Due date

The independent person must provide a copy of the independent person’s report to HMCI. (Regulation 44 (7)(a)) 20/03/2019

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Recommendations

 Ensure that the home is maintained and decorated to a high standard and provides children with a welcoming and homely environment. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.7)

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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: SC397987 4 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: Fairfield Residential Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 59 Warburton Lane, Partington, Manchester, Lancashire M31 4NL

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Inspector

Karen Willson, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC397987 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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