Children's home run by Capstone Care Provider Limited in Nottingham

Inspection report children‟s home: SC431699 1 SC431699 Registered provider: Capstone Care Provider 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 to accommodate three children and young people. It is owned by a private provider.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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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 requires improvement to be 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

The last full inspection identified several areas of practice which needed further development. Since that time, the registered manager has addressed the eight requirements and the one recommendation.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have been effective in promoting positive behaviour between young people. Clear expectations of behaviour mean that young people understand the consequences of negative behaviours. Over time, young people learn to regulate unwanted behaviours.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Risk assessments identify known risks. They outline the strategies that should be used to reduce harm. Improved risk assessments support staff to keep young people safe.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The supervision of staff has significantly improved. High-quality supervision records show regular and reflective supervisions. Inspection report children‟s home: SC431699 2 Monthly visits from an independent visitor highlight areas which require improvement. Reports for the home‟s independent quality-assurance audit fully comply with regulation. This means that the regulator can monitor the quality of care in the home.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The statement of purpose provides a guide for parents and placing authorities. It outlines the aims and objectives of the home and the care provided. The document provides an accurate reflection of the home‟s ethos and approach to achieving good outcomes.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Case records now provide an up-to-date picture of the plans and the progress of young people. Files contain relevant reports, including education, health and care plans and statutory review reports.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Other improvements include ensuring that bedrooms are free of hazards. The physical environment is very much improved. Young people benefit from the improved standards of furnishings and decoration in their bedrooms.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The locality risk assessment requires improvement. This document lacks detail and information from partner agencies. The home needs to consult with the relevant agencies in order to have an accurate overview of local risks.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work hard to build positive relationships with young people from the point of their admission. They persevere with young people who show challenging and destructive behaviours.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff rarely resort to physical intervention to manage behaviour. Physical intervention is only used to keep the young person and staff safe. However, physical intervention records do not consistently contain the details specified in regulation.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is settled, with no new admissions since the last inspection. Young people continue to make progress. One young person is succeeding in his education and is progressing to further education. He is fulfilling his aspirations and has a well-balanced life. Another young person is significantly safer and has improved confidence because of her care.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Partnership working arrangements are very strong. Social care professionals confirmed that young people make progress and enjoy positive experiences. Professionals commented on how the staff communicate effectively.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager is committed to continually improving the performance of the home and has demonstrated the capacity to further develop the quality of care.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

18/06/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report children‟s home: SC431699 3 24/01/2018 Interim Improved effectiveness 25/07/2017 Full Requires improvement to be good 06/06/2017 Full Inadequate

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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 registered person must ensure that: within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes a description of the measure and its duration; details of any methods used or steps taken to avoid the need to use the measure; the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure; and within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so (“the authorised person”) has spoken to the user about the measure; and has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35(3)(a)(iv)(v)(vii)(b)(i)(ii)(c)(iv)) 09/04/2019

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Recommendations

 Under regulation 46, the registered person should review the appropriateness and suitability of the location and premises of the home at least once a year. The review should include the identification of any risks and opportunities presented by the home‟s location and strategies for managing these. Providers should refer to the non-statutory advice about the location assessment process: „Children‟s homes regulation amendments 2014: Advice for children‟s homes providers on new duties under regulations that came in to effect in January and April 2014‟. („Guide to the children‟s homes regulations including the quality standards‟, page 64, and paragraph 15.1) Inspection report children‟s home: SC431699 4

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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: Capstone Care Provider Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Renewal Trust Business Centre, 3 Hawksworth Street, Nottingham NG3 2EG

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Trevor Edinborough

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Inspector:

Amanda Ellis, social care inspector Inspection report children‟s home: SC431699 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector:

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