Children's Home run by Brighter Futures for Children Limited in Reading

Inspection report children’s home: 2502334 1 Registered provider: Brighter Futures for Children Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home provision was re-registered under Brighter Futures for Children on 29 November 2018. The home can provide care for up to five children who have a learning and/or physical disability and/or sensory impairment. This can be on a shared-care arrangement.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered with Ofsted in November 2018.

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Inspection date: 13 March 2020

Judgement at last inspection: outstanding

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Inspection date: 13 March 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: 2502334 2

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged outstanding 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

Staff have adapted exceptionally well to the full-time care of a young person with extremely complex health needs. The bespoke care for this young person and the emotional support for her family are outstanding.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has not fully considered how there will be sufficient staffing when dealing with young people’s personal care so that other young people can continue to be cared for and enjoy activities.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All young people make progress living here. This is clearly identified and celebrated. Young people make progress in accessing community activities, eating out, family relationships, personal hygiene, establishing regular sleep patterns and participating in the running of the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, no young people have left the home or moved into the home. Staff are helping one young person as they prepare to move back to family.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Incidents of negative behaviour or absence from the home are uncommon and incident records are detailed and clear. Reviews with staff provide opportunities to learn from incidents. Restraint is rarely used. Restraint records are not as detailed as incident records and do not always contain an account of the debrief for staff, or the manager’s evaluation of the restraint.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff benefit from a range of training, very good-quality supervision and the opportunity to enjoy wellness sessions. Staff have individual responsibilities, and this helps develop their skills and knowledge.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have excellent relationships with families and provide experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Work in partnership with families, schools and medical professionals ensures all-round support for young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No requirements or recommendations were made at the last inspection. Two recommendations are made as a result of this inspection. Inspection report children’s home: 2502334 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/07/2019 Full Outstanding Inspection report children’s home: 2502334 4

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Recommendations

 Ensure that all incidents of restraint are subject to systems of regular scrutiny. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 46, paragraph 9.36) In particular, the manager should record her evaluation of the restraint and debriefs with staff.  Ensure sufficient staffing levels at all times to meet the needs of all children. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 54, paragraph 10.15) Inspection report children’s home: 2502334 5

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Information about this inspection

Ofsted is aware of the challenges that Covid-19 is currently posing to those we inspect. During this visit, the inspectors took into consideration the impact of any measures being taken to slow the spread of Coronavirus by the home. This has included the effect these have had on staffing arrangements.

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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: 2502334 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Brighter Futures for Children

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Reading Borough Council, Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, Berkshire RG1 2LU

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Helena Macieira Baptista

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Inspector

Judith Longden, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: 2502334 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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