Children's home run by Leicester City Council

Inspection report children’s home: SC038961 1 SC038961 Registered provider: Leicester City Council Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and run by the local authority. It provides care and accommodation for up to 10 children and young people who are unable to live with their families and have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There is an acting manager in post who is not yet registered.

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Inspection date: 14 January 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: SC038961 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 improved effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are very well supported in relation to moving on from living in this home. Staff prepare them very well for their eventual move to independence. Targeted work is carried out to ensure that young people have the necessary skills and confidence to live independently.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff offer support to young people following their departure from the home. They offer 12 weeks of targeted support. This enables a young person to have support from people they know and trust. It greatly assists the difficult transition from living in a children’s home to independent living.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

When one young person moved placements, staff fully supported that move. They remained in regular contact with the young person, in agreement with the new placement. They offered to assist the young person to get to know their new area. This reflects the commitment of the staff team in providing consistent and nurturing care to young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One young person moved into the home recently. This was a planned move. Staff and managers have worked extremely closely with the former care provider. This has resulted in a smooth transition for the young person and in excellent information-sharing.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The former registered manager has retired since the last inspection. The new manager has worked for the local authority for many years. He has also previously worked in this home. He has extensive management experience and skills. He is supported by two highly competent assistant managers who have worked in this home for many years. Management oversight and monitoring of the care provided is very good. The new manager is in the process of completing and submitting his application to register with Ofsted.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people make progress in all areas of their lives. They report feeling very well supported by the staff team. Some have taken their driving theory tests in recent months. They take great pride in this achievement and in preparing to learn to drive. This will prepare them well for both living independently and securing employment.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people have had new experiences. This includes holidays abroad, new social activities and getting back in touch with family members and others who are important to them. This has all been achieved through the tenacity and support of the staff team and managers. There is a commendable focus on enhancing the life experiences and chances for young people in this home. Inspection report children’s home: SC038961 3 Staff and managers work very closely and positively with a wide range of agencies and professionals. They seek support from the most appropriate agency in a timely manner. This includes advocates and the children’s rights services for children. Staff understand the needs of the young people and work tirelessly to support them. This is leading to a decrease in concerning or risky behaviours from young people. Missing-from-care incidents have also reduced. This is attributable to the excellent

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No requirements or recommendations were set following the previous inspection and none have been set following this inspection. Inspection report children’s home: SC038961 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/07/2019 Full Good 09/07/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good 16/03/2018 Interim Declined in effectiveness 03/10/2017 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: SC038961 5

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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: SC038961 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Leicester City Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: City Hall, 3rd Floor, Rutland Wing, 115 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FZ

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Inspector

Tracy Murty, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC038961 7 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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Inspector

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