Children's home run by Impact Childcare and Education

Inspection report children’s home: 2519081 1 Registered provider: Interactive Development Residential Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by an independent provider. The home provides care and accommodation for up to five children and/or young people, who are aged between 11 and 17 years old on admission and who have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered with Ofsted in 2019.

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Inspection date: 3 March 2020

Date of last inspection: 16 September 2019

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Inspection date: 3 March 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: 2519081 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.

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children and young people since the most recent 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 and young people have had mixed experiences since the last full inspection. There have been two new admissions, and two people who have moved out, with transitions being mostly well planned. . However, on one occasion the provider did not adequately pursue potential concerns in placement information provided by the placing authority. This led to an unexpected ending to the placement for one young person, who returned home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The experienced staff, who are relatively new to each other, have formed supportive and professional relationships. This has led to a positive working environment in which the children and young people are making progress. The quality of care provided is consistently good. Children and young people develop trusting relationships with staff who are attentive and nurturing.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people are attending education in one form or another. The attendance and engagement of some is inconsistent. However, all the children and young people are making progress. Staff are consistent in advocating for the children and young people in education, supporting them emotionally and raising their aspirations to succeed. This enables the children and young people to develop confidence and resilience.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and young people enjoy spending time with staff and are making positive relationships with their peers. The staff support plans for family time in and out of the home, providing transport where required and privacy in the home. Families and professionals are welcomed. This helps the children and young people develop a sense of family, identity and trust in caregivers.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are well trained and are experienced in recognising the triggers that cause the children and young people to engage in self-harm. However, risk assessments and behaviour management plans do not always reflect the strategies being used to support and reduce frequency and intensity. This limits ability to review and evaluate progress being made.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is equipped with exceptional furniture and fittings. The staff consulted with the children and young people to ensure that the environment is homely and personalised to their preferences. This includes the development of the games room into a largely music-based facility. One young person’s individual musical talents are being encouraged, which has enabled the other children, young people and staff to enjoy themselves FACand take part as a group. This has provided an opportunity for Inspection report children’s home: 2519081 3 the children and young people to develop confidence and thus promote their self- esteem.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has effective monitoring and audit systems in the home. In addition, the regulation 44 monthly visits support the continual development and improvements in the quality of care provided. However, the provider’s regulation 45 report does not detail a clear plan for the next six months, which limits the manager’s ability to plan further development.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/09/2019 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: 2519081 4

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Recommendations

 Staff skills for safeguarding should include being able to identify and record clear strategies to follow that help children to manage and reduce any risks. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 43, paragraph 9.10)  The registered person must challenge (under regulation 5(c)) any placing authority who asks them to accept a child in the absence of a complete and current relevant plan, as the expectation that a placement of a child without the necessary information would go ahead (in circumstances other than an emergency) is inadequate in relation to their role. It is essential that homes understand what will be required of them before they accept responsibility for a child’s placement to avoid disruption and instability for the child in future and for other children in the home. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 56, paragraph 11.5)

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Recommendations

 The regulation 45 report should clearly identify any actions required for the next six months of delivery within the home and how those actions will be addressed. The whole review process and the resulting report should be used as a tool for continuous improvements in the home. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 65, paragraph 15.4)

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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: 2519081 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Interactive Development Residential Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3-5 Brenkley Way, Blezard Business Park, Seaton Burn, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE13 6DS

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Inspector

Michael Dack, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: 2519081 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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Inspector

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