Children's home run by Keys Nhcc Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1267650 1

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Keys NHCC Limited

Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

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. This has included the effect these have had on staffing arrangements and the current attendance of the children and young people.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is run by a private organisation and is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children or young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since 2018 and is suitably qualified.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was undertaken to address concerns raised through the independent visitor’s report. The visitor noted that risk assessments relating to matching considerations and bullying between the children did not safeguard and promote their well-being. The inspector subsequently found no breaches in regulation.

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This monitoring visit

Admissions to the home are well planned, and risk assessments are thorough. All known areas of risk are evaluated and sufficiently assessed. This helps to keep the children and young people increasingly safe.

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This monitoring visit

The manager accepts that there have been issues with bullying. As a result, she introduced positive strategies to educate and promote safety with the children and young people. For example, an anti-bullying workshop, a proactive risk assessment Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1267650 2 and regular key-worker sessions took place. A multi-agency approach supported the reduction and management of incidents with additional support directly from the police when required. This helped the children and young people understand the legal aspects of keeping themselves increasingly safe.

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This monitoring visit

Some of the children and young people have successfully moved on in accordance with their care plans. As a result, the remaining children and young people are now experiencing a more settled home environment.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 07/01/2020 Interim Sustained effectiveness 08/10/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 14/03/2019 Interim Improved effectiveness 11/07/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1267650 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to address safeguarding concerns raised through the external independent visitor’s report.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Maybrook House, 2nd Floor, Queensway, Halesowen, Worcestershire B63 4AH

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Inspector

Michael Dack, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1267650 4 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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