Children's home run by Meadows Care Limited in Rochdale

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC064836 1 SC064836

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Meadows Care Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned and run. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three children or young people who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit took place due to inspection activity having been significantly delayed because of COVID-19 restrictions. It focused on the experiences and overall progress of children and young people since the last inspection, staff’s responses and behaviour management of the challenges some children’s behaviour can present, and any allegations that had been made.

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All young people at the home feel listened to and understood. They feel supported in all aspects of their lives and this nurturing care gives them a sense of safety and well-being. Over time, young people become emotionally resilient and learn to manage their feelings in a socially acceptable way. This progress is underpinned by regular access and input from psychologists who work closely with the staff team to provide individualised care.

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When incidents do occur, staff are patient, consistent and focused upon assisting the young person to emotionally regulate their responses to the frustrations they experience.

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Young people are the focus of the staff’s activities. Through this dedicated care, young people increase their levels of confidence and self-esteem and develop aspirations for their futures.

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Young people value the time that staff spend with them. This individualised time includes staff encouraging young people to engage in exercise and leisure activities, Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC064836 2 practise life skills and appreciate the role that education has for their futures. When young people’s attendance at education falters, staff are active in ensuring that they continue to learn in the home and liaise with schools to resolve any difficulties.

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Contact between young people and their families is reliably supported by staff. Staff keep up to date with changes in restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic and make responsible and reasonable adjustments.

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Young people do not go missing from the home, nor are they involved in criminal or sexual exploitation. Staff successfully dissuade and encourage young people to cease any drug misuse.

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Staff are fully supported through regular supervision that is clearly recorded and suitably detailed. As a result, the recommendation made at the previous inspection has been met. Staff also benefit from regular reflective discussions with the home’s psychologists.

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Managers have responded appropriately to an allegation that was made. This was investigated, with both the placing authority and the designated officer being involved in the decision-making and outcome.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 01/05/2019 Full Good 24/07/2018 Full Good 26/09/2017 Full Good 26/01/2017 Interim Improved effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC064836 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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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: Meadows Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Egerton House, Wardle Road, Rochdale, Lancashire OL12 9EN

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Inspector

Pauline Yates, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC064836 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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