Children's Home run by One To One Crisis Intervention Ltd in Devon

Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is registered to care for up to two children who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is part of a small organisation.

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Information about this children’s home

Previous inspection date: 29 October 2019

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Information about this children’s home

Previous inspection judgement: Requires improvement to be good

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Information about this visit

Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), Ofsted suspended all routine inspections in March 2020. As part of a phased return to routine inspection, we are undertaking assurance visits to children’s social care services that are inspected under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF).

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Information about this visit

At these visits, inspectors evaluate the extent to which:

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Information about this visit

 children are well cared for  children are safe  leaders and managers are exercising strong leadership.

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Information about this visit

This visit was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000, following the published guidance for assurance visits.

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Information about this visit

Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills is leading Ofsted’s work into how England’s social care system has delivered child-centred practice and care within the context of the restrictions placed on society during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Findings from the visit

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance visit. Assurance visit report: 2527312 2

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The care of children

Children have positive and strong relationships with staff. Relationships are built on mutual trust, honesty and respect. Children talk to staff about their worries and concerns and staff take action to support them and keep them safe. Children who live here say that this helps them feel loved and cared for.

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The care of children

Children are making progress in all aspects of their lives. They are attending education and have aspirations for their future. One child has been focusing on becoming more independent. This provides them with a sense of achievement and pride.

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The care of children

Children are fully involved in decisions that may have an impact on them. Conversations between the adults and children take place before any decisions are made. For example, good planning and the inclusion of children supported their recent house move, which was positive.

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The safety of children

Children say they feel safe living here. They can identify several adults who they can talk to in an open and honest way. Children know that staff will act to keep them safe, and this helps them feel loved and cared for.

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The safety of children

Children are supported to take age-appropriate risks. For example, staff were aware of a plan to consume alcohol following GCSE exam results. The strategies put in place ensured that risks were managed.

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The safety of children

Staff understand what the risks for children are and manage them well. Children have access to specialist services to help them understand risky behaviours. This, coupled with open conversations with staff, helps reduce the risks for children.

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The safety of children

Appropriate risk assessments are in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19. Visitors complete a questionnaire before entering the home. Appropriate discussions take place with children to support them to keep safe.

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Leaders and managers

There is an experienced manager in post. They are yet to complete an application for registration with Ofsted.

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Leaders and managers

The manager is dedicated and passionate about her role. Children are at the heart of her practice and she wants to achieve the best she can for them. She is a good role model and leads with clarity and determination. She has high expectations of the staff.

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Leaders and managers

The manager is reflective and thoughtful. Changes made to practice are based on research and evidence. There is a willingness to accept that things may not work, Assurance visit report: 2527312 3 but also a real desire to get it right for children. As a result, children are receiving care that meets their current and emerging needs.

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Leaders and managers

Staff receive meaningful and reflective supervision. Managers address poor practice and offer a good level of challenge. This ensures that children receive the best care possible. Assurance visit report: 2527312 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: One To One Crisis Intervention Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 5 Newton Road, Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 3AL

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Inspector

Tracey Ledder, Social Care Inspector Assurance visit report: 2527312 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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