Children's Home run by Josh’s Place Limited in Redcar and Cleveland

Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is owned and operated by a private provider. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to five children and/or young people who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has been in post since May 2020.

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Information about this children’s home

Previous inspection date: Not previously inspected

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Information about this children’s home

Previous inspection judgement: Not previously inspected

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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: 2580899 2

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The care of children

The young people are supported to make sense of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. For example, they understand the importance of social distancing and, where appropriate, wearing a face mask. The staff use young people’s meetings and key-work sessions to reassure the young people about the COVID-19 pandemic and to allay their concerns and worries. This helps the young people to accept any changes to their routines caused by the pandemic.

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The care of children

The young people enjoy very positive relationships with the staff. They say that they trust the staff and believe that the staff do all they can to look after them. These excellent relationships mean that the young people feel emotionally secure, and this supports their progress and development. One young person said, ‘This is the best place I have ever lived. I think the staff do a good job looking after us. They really do care about us.’

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The care of children

Education is a priority in the home. The young people continue to make good progress with their education, despite the difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of the young people did not attend education prior to moving into the home. With the support of the staff, school attendance is now exceptionally high. The young people recognise how important education is for their future and say that they now enjoy school and are making new friends.

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The care of children

The staff understand how important the young people’s families are to them. The young people know their family time arrangements and the reasons why there are limitations on how and when they can talk with their family and friends. The staff ensure that the young people have access to a laptop so that they can enjoy face- to-face discussions with their families through social media. This helps to maintain relationships that are important and meaningful to the young people.

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The care of children

The young people make good progress in all areas of their development, and other professionals recognise the positive impact the home has on outcomes for the young people. One social worker commented, ‘[Name of two young people] are so well, happy and healthy, the change in them is amazing.’

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The safety of children

The young people learn how some behaviours and situations may place them at risk of harm. The staff involve the young people in looking at the risks to their safety, and they work together to identify ways to manage and reduce these risks. By involving the young people in decision-making, the staff help them to make positive choices.

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The safety of children

The young people learn new social interaction skills. The staff use key-work sessions to help the young people to develop a better understanding of how antisocial behaviours can impact on others. Staff implement a positive parenting and therapeutic model that focuses on a restorative approach. Consequently, the young Assurance visit report: 2580899 3 people learn to take responsibility for their own actions and this supports group living.

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The safety of children

The young people enjoy good relationships with each other. The staff help them understand the rules of group living and the boundaries in place to ensure that all of the young people are safe and protected from harm. The young people use their regular group meetings to discuss any potential conflicts that they may have with each other. This approach helps the young people to quickly de-escalate and resolve any group frustrations.

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Leaders and managers

The registered manager provides strong leadership and focuses on improving the outcomes for the young people. She uses effective monitoring systems to track the young people’s progress and ensure that they consistently receive good-quality care and support. The registered manager ensures that the staff know and follow the young people’s care plans. Consequently, the young people make progress as a direct result of living in this children’s home.

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Leaders and managers

The registered manager works closely with the staff team. For example, all referrals to the home are discussed in a staff team meeting. The staff are encouraged to contribute their views to determine whether they feel that they can meet a child or young person’s needs. This inclusive way of working builds on good team-working practice and maintains good staff morale.

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Leaders and managers

The members of the staff team say that they feel included and valued in the day-to- day running of the home. This is reflected in the positive atmosphere at this children’s home. One member of staff said, ‘I love working here. Everyone who works here is committed and we all want the same thing, which is for the young people to have the very best of everything.’

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Leaders and managers

The registered manager and the staff have built good working relationships with other professionals. As a result, the young people make excellent developmental progress because they are able to quickly access all of the services and agencies that they require to meet their needs. Assurance visit report: 2580899 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Josh’s Place Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Beaumont Accountancy Services, Enterprise House, 202–206 Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough TS1 3QW

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Inspector

Debbie White, Social Care Inspector Assurance visit report: 2580899 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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