Children's home run by A&M Care Solutions Limited - T/A Metropolitan Care Solutions

Inspection report children’s home: 2496764 1 Registered provider: A&M Care Solutions Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A private company operates this home that provides care and accommodation for up to four children who have learning difficulties. The home was registered by Ofsted in January 2019.

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Inspection date: 27 February 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: 2496764 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

Placement matching is carefully considered. Managers take into account the needs of the existing residents and the needs of the child moving into the home. They also ensure that staff have the right skills and experience to meet the child’s needs. Moving into the home is done at the child’s pace and may include short visits, activities and overnight stays. This helps the child to settle quickly into the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children feel secure and settled and subsequently make life-changing progress over a short period of time. For example, a child who lacked independence skills, used a soother and was underweight because of a poor diet is now more independent, has gained weight and no longer uses a soother. Children have learned how to shop, cook and use public transport. Behaviour has significantly improved at the home and at school. This has enabled learning to take place. A parent said: ‘She never used to smile, but now she’s a different girl, so happy and chatty. She does so much. I just know she’s happy.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children experience rich and varied activities that help them to develop their skills, confidence and self-esteem. For example, they have invited their families and friends to various house parties to celebrate significant events. Children also grow vegetables in the garden and have enjoyed theme parks, trampoline parks and going to the cinema. The children have also been on holiday with staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children are helped to rebuild important relationships with their families and to make new friendships. A parent said: ‘I look forward to seeing her now. She’s happy and the time we spend together is lovely. The staff have planned for us all to go to the theatre. We do lots of nice things with her.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff build nurturing and trusting relationships with children. They know the children very well. They speak positively about them. Staff are qualified and experienced. They genuinely care and want the best for each child.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff listen and help children to fulfil their aspirations. Children are encouraged to express their views and feelings as well as make decisions. For example, children wanted to go on an experience in a super car. This was arranged for them and they thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to ride in fast cars around a race track.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager is appropriately qualified and very experienced. She is ably supported by her assistant manager. Together, they provide inspirational and supportive leadership. Inspection report children’s home: 2496764 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

21/08/2019 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: 2496764 4

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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: 2496764 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: A&M Care Solutions Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 16 Regent Street, Nottingham NG1 5BQ

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Inspector

Joanne Vyas, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: 2496764 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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