Children's Home run by Idem Living Limited in Somerset

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC489223 1 SC489223

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Idem Living Ltd

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is operated by a national private provider. According to the home’s statement of purpose, it can provide residential care for up to two young people ranging from birth to 18 years who may have emotional and/or behavioural needs.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has been in post since 2018. The previous inspection of this home took place on the 6 December 2019.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this monitoring visit is to predominantly examine the management of missing incidents and the impact of these on children. There is currently only one child living at the home.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was carried out virtually in line with Ofsted’s current practice guidance regarding the COVID -19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The home itself is ensuring the safety of the child and staff by adhering to strict hygiene practices and monitoring systems.

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This monitoring visit

There had been eleven incidents of the child going missing since they moved into the home in the summer. There have been no incidents of the child going missing since November.

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This monitoring visit

It is evident that this notable reduction is due to the child building key relationships with staff. They are also supported by staff to rebuild important relationships with family members. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC489223 2 The response to managing incidents of the child going missing has also improved. Return home interviews are offered and opportunities to learn from the child’s views are taken.

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This monitoring visit

There has been one significant safeguarding incident since the last inspection. This was well managed, and the best interests of the child were promoted.

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This monitoring visit

Children’s records are of a good standard. Guidance for staff in respect of how to meet the child’s needs is clear. It is also positive that the child’s voice is integral throughout the documents.

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This monitoring visit

Overall, rewards and consequences to manage behaviour are appropriate and have helped to provide important boundaries for the child. On two occasions, the police have been asked to speak with the child about his behaviours. This is an institutional approach and not in line with the emotional needs of the child.

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This monitoring visit

The child is not currently engaged in enough educational hours. However, it is evident that the registered manager is strongly advocating for the child in this respect. They will be moving to a new school soon and the child is provided with several alternative educational opportunities each week.

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This monitoring visit

Very positive feedback regarding the care provided by staff to the child was provided by their social worker. They stated that the child’s care needs are fully met by staff and did not highlight any areas for development.

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This monitoring visit

The child will be moving on to a foster home soon. This transition has been delayed due to external circumstances. The child is fully supported to manage this change in their care by the registered manager and her team.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 06/11/2019 Full Good 17/12/2018 Interim Sustained effectiveness 21/05/2018 Full Good 18/07/2017 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC489223 3

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff understand factors that affect children’s motivation to behave in a socially acceptable way. Staff should encourage an enthusiasm for positive behaviour using positive behaviour strategies in line with the child’s relevant plans. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 39, paragraph 8.13)

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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 address: 6 Stable Court, Business Centre, Water Lane, Tarbock Green, Prescot L35 1RD

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Children’s home details

Responsible individuals: Andrew Palmer; Julie Wright

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Inspector

Polly Soper, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC489223 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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