Children's Home run by My3 Limited in Lancashire

Information about this children’s home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to three children and young people who may have emotional or behavioural needs and/or a learning disability.

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Information about this children’s home

The current manager was registered with Ofsted on 2 April 2019 and holds the relevant qualification.

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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: 2508601 2

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The care of children

Children are happy living at the home. They progress well and there is a sense of belonging; children see the home as their home.

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The care of children

Staff know the children very well. The children have great relationships with staff. They also get on well with each other. The children have had consistent care and support during the pandemic, which has helped them to continue to remain calm and thrive. Care planning has remained to a good standard.

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The care of children

Where appropriate, children have enjoyed spending time with their family and friends. Staff manage this well, with clear assessments in place to manage the risk of COVID-19.

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The care of children

Children access education and activities. Staff have been creative in engaging children in their education. School work has been interesting, and children have continued to learn. Children have also taken part in various activities. More recently they have enjoyed trips out to local attractions.

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The care of children

Staff support children to keep to good routines. Children have also continued to have clinical support on a weekly basis. This has had a positive impact on their emotional health and well-being.

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The care of children

Staff are good advocates for the children. They have ensured that children remained happy and safe. They have also supported them to understand the challenges and implications of the pandemic.

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The safety of children

Staff have a good understanding of the children’s needs and risk and the use this to ensure that children are safe. Staff are clear about their roles and responsibilities. They are sensitive to children’s needs and how the pandemic has affected them. This has meant that children have felt safe during these uncertain times.

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The safety of children

Children have incentives to take responsibility for their own behaviour and choices and as a result sanctions are rarely used.

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The safety of children

Staff manage children’s behaviours well and there has only been a few incidents at the home. When incidents happen, staff have defused the situation well. Staff also reflect on the incidents and explore ways to minimise future incidents. For example, they seek support from health services to ensure that plans are helpful to the child.

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Leaders and managers

Managers have high aspirations for children. They are passionate and committed to the work that they do. Managers and staff strive to promote positive outcomes for children. Assurance visit report: 2508601 3 Staff recognise that each child is different. Staff are sensitive, empowering and nurturing in their approach. They support children to achieve their goals, however small.

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Leaders and managers

Managers and staff have developed a home that ‘belongs to the children’. They ensure that the children are at the heart of any decisions they make.

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Leaders and managers

Staff have access to a wide range of training in addition to mandatory training and complete this in a timely way. However, staff would also benefit from specialist training that will help them meet the children’s needs.

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Leaders and managers

Management oversight is strong and safety measures are robust. This has ensured that the home has continued to be a happy and safe place for children to live and progress.

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff can access appropriate facilities and resources to support their training needs, and that the training available meets the needs of the children in their care. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’ page 53, paragraph 10.11). In particular, that specific training relevant to the individual needs of children would be beneficial to staff.

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: West House, King Cross Road, Halifax, Yorkshire HX1 1EB

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Inspector

Lisa Gregoire-Parker, Social Care Inspector Assurance visit report: 2508601 4 Assurance visit report: 2508601 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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