Children's Home run by The Partnership of Care Today in Wolverhampton

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390576 1 SC390576

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Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A large provider of children’s services operates this home. It provides care and accommodation for up to four children who have experienced childhood instability, resulting in trauma and associated complex behaviours.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring inspection took place to monitor the provider’s adherence to the restriction of accommodation notice issued on 26 February 2019. No children have been admitted to the home since the last monitoring visit. Consequently, the provider has adhered to the restriction of accommodation notice.

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This monitoring visit

A monitoring visit took place on 14 May 2019 to review the progress in relation to the requirements raised. The inspection found that improvements had been made and four of the requirements and a recommendation were met. However, concerns remained about the quality of children’s key-work sessions, impact and generic risk assessments and a lack of specialist training for staff. As a result, one requirement remained unmet and a further two requirements were raised. One of these requirements was subject to a compliance notice.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager and staff have completed a range of specialist training since the last inspection. This includes a focus on managing children’s sexually inappropriate behaviour and responding to allegations. In addition, the registered manager has delivered a number of workshops to staff. She is planning to involve the in-house therapist to sustain learning and develop staff practice. As a result, staff feel that their practice is better informed, and they have the knowledge and skills needed to keep children safe. Therefore, the compliance notice is met.

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This monitoring visit

The quality of children’s impact and individual risk assessments has improved. They are detailed and in line with children’s needs. Furthermore, risk assessments capture Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390576 2 the context of, and influences on, children’s risk-taking behaviours as well as strategies to reduce risk. Good-quality risk assessments help staff to manage potential difficulties safely.

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This monitoring visit

The quality of children’s key-work sessions has significantly improved. Staff take the time to explore children’s feelings and help them to make sense of difficult emotions. Children develop an understanding of how their behaviours have an impact upon themselves and others. In addition, staff now record clear actions arising from key- work sessions. This means that children receive individualised care that responds to their needs and helps them to make progress with some aspects of their behaviour.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager has installed bedroom door alarms as an additional measure to keep children safe at night-time. She has written a clear protocol for staff. The alarms will only be activated if a child’s risks deem that they are necessary. They will be kept under continual review. The use of bedroom door alarms is in addition to waking night staff.

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This monitoring visit

As a result of the improvements made at the home, Ofsted has lifted the restriction of accommodation. No requirements or recommendations have been raised as a result of this inspection.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 10/04/2019 Interim Declined in effectiveness 12/07/2018 Full Outstanding 12/12/2017 Full Good 17/03/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390576 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider : The Partnership of Care Today Children’s Services

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lansdowne House, 85 Buxton Road, Stockport, Cheshire SK2 6LR

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Inspector

Gareth Leckey, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390576 4 to 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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