Children's home run by Inspirations Leicestershire Limited

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2557603 1

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Inspirations Leicestershire Ltd

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A private provider owns this home. The home can provide care and accommodation for up to three children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. This home was registered in October 2019.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager is registered with Ofsted and is suitably qualified and experienced.

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This monitoring visit

The monitoring visit was undertaken as this home has not yet had any form of inspection or visit due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) restrictions. The focus of this visit was the suitability and placement matching of a new young person, and recent safeguarding notifications.

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This monitoring visit

Young people in the home have warm and nurturing relationships with the adults caring for them. Young people described feeling safe, loved and cared for. Staff know the young people well and they are able to confidently discuss their needs and risks. Young people are making progress and are developing their social and independence skills.

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This monitoring visit

The placement matching process is thorough, and information about the young people is carefully considered by the manager. Professionals and adults relevant to the young people are consulted to gain additional information. This means that the manager can assess all relevant needs and ascertain whether the home can provide the necessary care needed by the young people.

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This monitoring visit

Risk assessments and behaviour support plans are detailed and individual to the young people. They are regularly reviewed and updated with any new information. Consequently, staff working with the young people are informed of any developments or changes to the young people’s plans. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2557603 2 An error in the administration of medication led to a young person requiring medical attention. The manager took appropriate action in response. Staff have received additional training and supervision and their competency in administering medication has been reassessed.

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This monitoring visit

Where there have been safeguarding concerns, these have been well managed. It was clear that young people are safe and well cared for and appropriate action had been taken in response to any concerns.

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This monitoring visit

Leadership and management in the home are strong. The staff team feels supported by the manager and staff support each other. The manager and deputy manager provide a visible presence in the home. Staff have regular formal and informal supervision. Not all staff have received training in specific areas such as autism spectrum disorder, or in working with young people with learning difficulties. This could impact on the staff’s understanding of the specific needs of young people in the home. However, staff are scheduled to undertake this training.

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This monitoring visit

The COVID-19 lockdown was managed well in the home and had a minimal impact on the young people. Staff were creative in keeping the young people educated and entertained.

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Recent inspection history

No previous inspection history Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2557603 3

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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: Inspirations Leicestershire Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 131a London Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5DP

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Inspector

Sarah Orriss, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2557603 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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