Children's Home run by Keys Educational Services Limited in Lincolnshire

Inspection report children’s home: SC363422 1 SC363422 Registered provider: Broadwood Educational Services Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately run children’s home provides care and accommodation for girls with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is registered for up to three young people.

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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

Young people are making good progress. Young people report that they feel safe and happy. One young person said: ‘At the end of the day, I know I’m safe here.’ Safeguarding issues are taken seriously. Managers and staff promptly address any concerns. Children are supported well by staff to reduce risk-taking behaviours.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Missing episodes have significantly reduced. When young people do go missing from the home, staff understand the importance of following protocols and they work together well with other agencies.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The recommendation made at the last inspection regarding staff consistently following Inspection report children’s home: SC363422 2 the home’s policies and procedures has been met. Direct work carried out with young people is focused and is specific to their needs.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff manage transitions well. They ensure that young people feel supported when they move into the home. One young person said: ‘Staff were really nice. They made sure I had everything I needed, and they let me decorate my room.’ Another young person has successfully been supported to return home. Multi-agency working ensured a smooth and successful transition.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people benefit from being able to access support for their emotional health and well-being. This, combined with staff being able to build positive relationships with young people, enables them to make significant progress. Staff understand young people’s needs. An established model of therapeutic intervention assists young people with their complex needs. This model includes the therapeutic benefits of being with animals.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

A stable, skilled and experienced staff team provides good care to young people. Staff work well with other professionals and communication is good. A social worker commented on how positive the placement had been for a young person.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been improvements in management arrangements. A previously registered manager has returned to the home and an experienced deputy manager is now in post. Both managers have significant experience. The manager is a strong and supportive individual who has a very good understanding of the young people. She is passionate about her work and continually strives for improvement.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/04/2018 Full Good 21/08/2017 Full Requires improvement to be good 29/06/2017 Full Inadequate 07/03/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report children’s home: SC363422 3

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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: Broadwood Educational Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Maybrook House, Queensway, Halesowen, Worcestershire B63 4AH

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Inspector

Bev Allison, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC363422 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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