Children's home run by Homes2Inspire Limited

Inspection report children’s home: 1254308 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The provider states in its statement of purpose that this home provides care for up to five young people with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered since April 2019.

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Inspection date: 7 January 2020

Date of last inspection: 10 September 2019

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Inspection date: 7 January 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: 1254308 2

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children 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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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children continue to make progress. Staff have been able to sustain the level of good childcare practice that was evident at the full inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, one new child has moved into the home. Despite the best efforts of staff and the involvement of a variety of agencies, this child is at some risk. A clear multi-agency plan is in place to decrease this risk and help the child settle in placement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children’s behaviour has, at times, become unsettled. However, staff have managed incidents well. Their practice is underpinned by clear risk assessments and behaviour management plans. One child goes missing from the home regularly. Staff understand the risk that the child may be at in the local community and follow a clear missing from home procedure, which includes contacting the police. There are high levels of multi-agency working to try to keep the child safe. The quality of multi-agency working is a strength of the management team.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Most children continue to achieve well in education. One young person is thriving at a new college. For others, attendance at school has been difficult. Staff are nurturing in their approach, understanding that feelings of anxiety can have a big impact on school attendance. They are also persistent in encouraging children to maintain their education placements. They work well with partner agencies to maximise children’s participation and achievement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and deputy manager have effective systems in place to ensure that they have good oversight of the home. The manager has a clear understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Both recommendations made at the full inspection are met. There is clearer information for children, placing authorities and staff about how pre-paid money cards will be monitored. Bedroom door alarms are subject to more regular risk assessment to ensure that monitoring of children at night is necessary.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is in need of some redecoration. The manager has already identified this and is also taking steps to ensure that fixtures, fittings and furniture are updated during the forthcoming year. The outside area is unkempt in places. It is untidy and there is litter. This does not encourage young people to respect and care for the home and is an area for development. Inspection report children’s home: 1254308 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

10/09/2019 Full Good 19/02/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report children’s home: 1254308 4

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Recommendations

 Residential child care should provide a safe and stimulating environment in high- quality buildings. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 6) This specifically relates to ensuring that the outside area is kept clean, tidy and welcoming.

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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

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, 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’. Inspection report children’s home: 1254308 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Shaw Trust House, 19 Elmfield Road, Bromley, Kent BR1 1LT

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Suntheep Dulay-Kainth

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Inspector

Catherine Honey, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: 1254308 6 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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