Children's Home run by Green View Young People Limited in Barnsley

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC386057 1 SC386057

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Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately owned and run children’s home that accommodates up to two children and/or young people. At the time of this visit, there were no children living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has not been in the home since September 2020, the acting manager has not yet applied to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

The inspector was aware during this visit that a serious incident which had occurred at the setting since the previous inspection was under investigation by the appropriate authorities. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate incidents of this kind, actions taken by the setting in response to the incidents were considered (where appropriate) alongside other evidence available at the time of the visit to inform the inspector’s judgements.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was undertaken to address specific concerns or allegations received by Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

The acting manager is usually on shift in the home, which prevents her from having the necessary time to lead and manage the home effectively. This has led to shortfalls in monitoring certain aspects of the home.

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Staff explore the emotional needs of children and seek further support and guidance, including challenging other professionals, when these are not in place. The inspector found that extensive work is completed with the children to support their emotional well-being. However, this was not effective for one child and resulted in a move to a different provision. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC386057 2 There has been an increase in significant incidents in the home. However, the staff have clear strategies to follow and have managed these incidents. This has helped to better protect children.

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Staff training is not up to date. For example, some staff have not received medication or fire safety training. Furthermore, physical intervention and de- escalation training has been delayed due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The acting manager has attempted to mitigate this shortfall by facilitating training in emotional well-being. However, gaps remain, which means that staff are not fully supported to develop the skills they need.

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Physical intervention has been used on at least two occasions. These have not been recorded or evaluated and no debriefs have taken place for the children or staff involved. This means that the acting manager does not have a system in place to review and evaluate such interventions. This is not safe practice for the children, staff or the acting manager.

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This monitoring visit

External monitoring by an independent visitor to the home has not been effective in helping leaders and managers to identify shortfalls and make improvements. This has recently been addressed by the acting manager and a new independent visitor has been appointed. However, this new arrangement is yet to be embedded in practice.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted is not informed immediately of significant events in relation to the welfare and protection of the children in the home. This prevents Ofsted from having the necessary oversight in knowing that children are safe and protected.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 20/08/2019 Full Good 18/04/2018 Full Good 11/07/2017 Full Good 15/02/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC386057 3

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’. The registered person must comply within the given timescales.

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The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home’s statement of purpose;

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ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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ensure that the home has sufficient staff to provide care for each child;

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ensure that the home’s workforce provides continuity of care to each child;

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(a)(c)(d)(e)(h))

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In particular, to have a registered manager in the home who has full oversight. To ensure staff have medication, fire and de-escalation or physical intervention training. To use the regulation 44 reports effectively to improve the care provided. 1 February 2021

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The registered person must ensure that— 1 February 2021 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC386057 4 within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes—

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details of the child’s behaviour leading to the use of the measure;

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the date, time and location of the use of the measure;

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a description of the measure and its duration;

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details of any methods used or steps taken to avoid the need to use the measure;

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the name of the person who used the measure (“the user”), and of any other person present when the measure was used;

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the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure; and

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a description of any injury to the child or any other person, and any medical treatment administered, as a result of the measure;

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within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so (“the authorised person”)—

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has spoken to the user about the measure; and

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has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and

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within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35 (3)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)(b)(i)(ii)(c))

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The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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a child is involved in or subject to, or is suspected of being involved in or subject to, sexual exploitation; 1 February 2021 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC386057 5 an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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a child protection enquiry involving a child—

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concludes (in which case, the notification must include the outcome of the child protection enquiry); or

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there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(i)(ii)(e))

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to investigate information received which suggests there may be a breach of regulations.

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Information about this inspection

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

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Inspector

Debra Boldy, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC386057 6 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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