Children's Home run by Hull City Council in Kingston upon Hull

Interim inspection report children’s home: 2517046 1 Registered provider: Kingston Upon Hull City Council Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A local authority operates and runs this home. It provides care for one young person on a long-term basis. The manager is registered with Ofsted.

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Judgement at last inspection: outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged outstanding at the last full inspection. At the interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness. The staff support the young person to enjoy positive experiences. Of particular note is the removal of a court order which imposed stringent safeguards on his day-to-day life. The young person is now enjoying a more normal life. The amount that staff supervise him is reducing all the time, and items such as curtains and blinds for his bedroom are now safe for him to have. This reflects the significant improvements in his behaviour, well-being and ability to keep himself safe. The young person has taken up a new hobby, fishing. The staff have helped him obtain the necessary licences to fish locally and they ensure that he has the fishing rods and tackle that he needs. He has met new people and has made a positive friendship which is good for his socialisation. The staff are persistent in promoting the young person’s healthcare needs. This has led

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

to him consenting to a minor operation that he previously refused. He takes more of an active role in his health, and his diet has improved. Interim inspection report children’s home: 2517046 2 The young person engages well in his education provision. The manager, along with social care, education and health professionals, is exploring ways to improve the level of the young person’s education to secure good future opportunities for him. The manager’s oversight of the young person’s care is good. The staff regularly measure his progress against the aims and objectives of his care plan. The manager plans to improve this system and make it more individual to the young person’s needs and progress. The manager and staff take part in regular discussions about the young person’s care and seek advice from other professionals about planning his future. For example, they are considering ways to improve his independence as part of the transition to adulthood.

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

Parts of the home, including the young person’s bedroom, have been decorated since the last inspection, making a homelier environment. There have been very few incidents when the young person has displayed challenging behaviour. The staff use colours such as red, amber and green to code each day, with green being a good day in regard to the young person’s well-being and behaviour. Nearly all the days since the last inspection are green. When the young person’s behaviour is red the staff are patient in using a calm and non-confrontational approach to support him. This has a positive impact, and he is also encouraged to reflect on his behaviour and the consequences. On one occasion he washed the pots as a consequence instead of not being allowed out on a fishing trip. This helps him to develop his empathy and relationship-building skills. The manager ensures that there is appropriate information sharing with partner

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and young people since the most recent full inspection

agencies. Any safeguarding concerns are promptly addressed and followed up with the local authority. This helps ensure that the young person is kept free from harm. The provider has taken steps to improve the recruitment checks on new staff, as recommended at the last inspection. The steps taken will strengthen the way in which staff are recruited safely.

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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 Interim inspection report children’s home: 2517046 3 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: Kingston Upon Hull City Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Guildhall, Alfred Gelder Street, Hull HU1 2AA

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Inspector

Simon Morley, social care inspector Interim inspection report children’s home: 2517046 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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