Children's home run by Next Stage 4Life Limited

Inspection report children's home: 2534179 1 Registered provider: Next Stage 4 Life Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is operated by a private company. The home provides care and accommodation for up to two children or young people.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager is in post and has submitted an application to register with Ofsted.

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Inspection date: 12 March 2020

Date of last inspection: Not applicable.

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Inspection date: 12 March 2020

Judgement at last inspection: Not applicable.

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Inspection date: 12 March 2020

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children's home: 2534179 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

This is the home’s first inspection since it was registered in June 2019. Inspection report children's home: 2534179 3

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home has not yet had a full inspection. At this interim inspection the home was ‘not judged’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has not provided accommodation for children since its registration on 20 June 2019. This inspection focuses on whether the children’s home meets the necessary statutory requirements to maintain its registration and is ready to accept placements.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The house is well decorated with quality fixtures and furniture; it feels very homely. The bedrooms are spacious and well equipped. Some of the decoration is not yet complete, such as curtains, which will allow young people to personalise their rooms once they arrive.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff who will make up the home’s team have been identified and are currently working in other homes operated by the same provider. Their knowledge is being maintained, and the manager has a training matrix to map when training is required.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Although there are no children or young people residing at the home, the quality review reports required by regulation are still necessary. The reports provided by an independent visitor are being completed and submitted on time. A review of the quality of care has not been submitted since the home opened. These are required at least every six months.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The statement of purpose does not state how many children can be accommodated and does not give a description of the location of the home. The staff list has changed and needs to be updated.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A manager is in post, and she has submitted an application to register with Ofsted. Inspection report children's home: 2534179 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must complete a review of the quality of care provided for children (‘a quality of care review’) at least once every six months.

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Requirement Due date

supply to HMCI a copy of the quality of care review report within 28 days of the date on which the quality of care review is completed; and

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Requirement Due date

make a copy of the quality of care review report available on request to a placing authority, if the placing authority is not the parent of a child accommodated in the home. (Regulation 45(1)(4)) 01/05/2020

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Recommendations

 Homes are required to develop and keep under review a ‘Statement of Purpose’ (regulation 16 and schedule 1). The home’s Statement of Purpose should be child focused, indicating how the home provides individualised care to meet the Quality Standards for the children in their care. In particular, ensure that the statement of purpose includes the specific information detailed in schedule 1, such as the number of children or young people who can be placed, details of the location of the home and an up-to-date list of staff and their qualifications. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards, page 14, paragraph 3.5) Inspection report children's home: 2534179 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: 2534179 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Next Stage 4 Life Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Regency House, 45–53 Chorley New Road, Bolton, Lancashire BL1 4QR

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Inspector

Mark Broomhead, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: 2534179 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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Inspector

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Inspector

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