Children's Home run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in Bradford

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC033502 1 SC033502

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City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A local authority operates and runs this home. It provides care and accommodation for up to four children and young people who have emotional and/or behavioural needs. The manager was registered in May 2020.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted is aware of the challenges that COVID-19 (coronavirus) is currently posing to those we regulate. During this visit, the inspector took into consideration the impact of any measures being taken to slow the spread of COVID-19 by the home. The visit went ahead remotely.

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This monitoring visit

This children’s home was judged declined in effectiveness at an interim inspection on 12 March 2020. Three compliance notices were issued under regulation 12, 13 and 40. Following this monitoring visit, Ofsted considers that the conditions under the compliance notices have been met.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has reviewed risk assessments and risk management processes. Risk assessments identify known risks with details of how to mitigate risk of harm. Staff have received refresher training regarding policies and procedures linked to safeguarding processes. This includes training around the relevant agencies to be notified of safeguarding concerns including the local area designated officer and Ofsted. This means that children and young people are better protected, as staff are familiar with relevant protocols that aim to keep children and young people safe.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has sourced training around contextual safeguarding, awareness of self-harmful behaviour, as well as other training specific to meet the individual needs Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC033502 2 of the children and young people in their care. This means that children and young people receive support from a staff team that has skills and knowledge to recognise risk of harm and respond accordingly. The effectiveness of this will be considered at the home’s next inspection.

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This monitoring visit

Consultation with children and young people has improved since the interim inspection. Records detail the direct work that has been undertaken with children and young people, their expressed views and how staff will respond. This provides reassuring messages to children and young people, offering a consistent approach to how they will be cared for.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has reviewed his monitoring systems and there is a greater focus on mapping progress and achievements for children and young people. This is in its early stages of being implemented and the effectiveness is not yet known. This will be considered at the home’s next inspection.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 12/03/2020 Interim Declined in effectiveness 21/05/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 07/03/2019 Interim Declined in effectiveness 11/07/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC033502 3

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Information about this inspection

Ofsted is aware of the challenges that COVID-19 (coronavirus) is currently posing to those we regulate. During this visit, the inspectors took into consideration the impact of any measures being taken to slow the spread of COVID-19 by the home. This has included the effect these have had on staffing arrangements [and the current attendance of the children]. (NB the latter square bracket text probably only needed for boarding provision).

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC033502 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, City Hall, Centenary Square, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD1 1HY

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Wayne Gates Inspector: Jacqueline Tate, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC033502 5 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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Children’s home details

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Children’s home details

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