Children's home run by Shyne Together Limited in Rushcliffe

Inspection report children’s home: SC441865 1 SC441865 Registered provider: Shyne Together Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is described by the provider as a therapeutic home. The home is registered to care for up to three children and young people.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has been in post since January 2019.

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Inspection date: 28 February 2020

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 28 February 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: SC441865 2

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged requires improvement to be 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

The manager and responsible individual have worked hard to address all the shortfalls identified at the last inspection. All requirements have been met. Managers have completed a total overhaul of care plans, health plans, therapy plans, risk assessments and key work. These now link to provide clear targets and a holistic approach to helping young people make progress. Staff also have a greater understanding of risk assessment and risk management. The quality of recording has improved. Staff use of language, both written and verbal, has improved due to training and regular discussions in team meetings. The staff team is very experienced, with a wealth of suitable qualifications and skills. Staff complete a range of training courses and the manager encourages additional reading and research to improve staff knowledge of relevant issues.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The monitoring of incidents has significantly improved. Staff are encouraged to reflect and learn from any incidents through debriefs, supervisions and team meetings. This enables them to develop strategies that protect young people from future harm. There has been a reduction in incidents since the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Monitoring has also improved across all areas of practice. Senior staff have been allocated audit and monitoring roles, and systems for monitoring have improved. This means they can identify any trends and patterns early and highlight action that needs to be taken.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people make good progress living here, even in a short space of time. One young person previously not in education for seven years is now attending regularly and doing well. Staff encourage positive friendships; friends are made welcome in the home and often come to visit. One young person now has a part-time job. Staff provide warmth and nurture with firm, consistent boundaries. This helps young people make very good progress in understanding and managing their own emotional well-being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people who have left the home have done so in a planned way, even if notice has been given on their placement. This has happened on one occasion and the decision making is clearly recorded, identifying that the move is in the best interests of the young person. Those moving into the home have done so in a well-planned manner. Clearer plans, risk assessments and documentation make it easier for staff to identify how to care for young people and keep them as safe as possible.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager works effectively with a range of other professionals. She challenges, where appropriate, to ensure good-quality care and progress for young people. Some very good work with the police has improved understanding and joint working Inspection report children’s home: SC441865 3 when young people go missing from the home. The police have also provided some training for staff in issues such as county lines.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There are no new requirements or recommendations resulting from this inspection. Inspection report children’s home: SC441865 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/06/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 16/10/2018 Interim Declined in effectiveness 03/07/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good 07/02/2018 Interim Declined in effectiveness Inspection report children’s home: SC441865 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: SC441865 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Shyne Together Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Chancel House, East Street, Bingham, Nottinghamshire NG13 8DS

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Charlotte Proctor

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Inspector

Judith Longden, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC441865 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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