Children's home run by Five Rivers Child Care Limited in Wiltshire

Inspection report children’s home: SC059753 1 SC059753 Registered provider: Five Rivers Child Care Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is operated by a national private organisation. Care and accommodation can be provided for two children who have emotional and behavioural difficulties, and for children who have autism spectrum disorder. The manager has been registered since April 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

Since the last inspection, this home has had two periods where no children were living here. The home was empty during this inspection and has been since December 2018. One recommendation from the last inspection was to provide a specific education plan for a child. This was achieved with a tutor visiting the home and with the implementation of a creative approach to learning. For example, the child completed some online courses in food hygiene, and put the skills and knowledge to use by cooking in the home. Additional life skills were learned, including using public transport and preparing for a college interview.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two children have left this home in an unplanned manner. One child did not want to return after spending extended time with their family; the other child moved suddenly, as their emotional needs were such that some specialist intervention was required. Inspection report children’s home: SC059753 2 Despite these unplanned moves, the staff team remained committed to caring for the children, and supported them through outreach until their new care arrangements had been settled. The staff were involved in extensive partnership working with health and social care professionals, the police and family members.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The use of restraint at this home is rare. The two incidents requiring physical intervention since the previous incident, were appropriate and were recorded with full details. Children have not been reported as going missing from this home. At times of children feeling upset and wanting to have some personal space, the staff have followed the children and encouraged them to safely return to the home.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Leaders and managers liaise effectively with safeguarding agencies to report any concerns and/or allegations. Appropriate safeguarding procedures are followed, underpinned by regular training in the protection of children.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has met a recommendation from the last inspection by improving the development plan for the home. In addition, leaders and managers have reflected on the statement of purpose of this home. As a result, they have decided to focus on providing care and accommodation for younger children and children who have experienced childhood trauma and consequently need care and support to form positive attachments. The development plan includes training for the manager and staff team, so that they can work effectively to this new model of care.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

The property is a bungalow in a residential area, providing a family-style home. Some repairs to damaged walls and doors have yet to be completed. In addition, the kitchen tap needs to be replaced to be fully functional. Such repairs should be complete before welcoming a child into this home.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/05/2018 Full Good 03/01/2018 Interim Not judged 26/07/2017 Interim Not judged 27/10/2016 Interim Not judged

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Recommendations

 For children’s homes to be nurturing and supportive environments that meet the needs of their children, they will, in most cases, be homely, domestic environments (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9). In particular, complete any repairs throughout the home and replace the kitchen tap. Inspection report children’s home: SC059753 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: Five Rivers Child Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Five Rivers Child Care, 47 Bedwin Street, Salisbury SP1 3UT

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Timothy-John Matthews

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Inspector

Clare Davies, social care inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC059753 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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