Children's home run by Nirmal Homes Limited

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2565542 1

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Nirmal Homes Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is run by a private organisation. It provides care for up to two children with a range of complex needs aged between eight and 18. The aim of the home is to maximise children’s independence, health and well-being.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered in December 2019.

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This monitoring visit

The home has not had a visit from Ofsted since it registered in December 2019. The purpose of the visit was to assess how the provider has managed safeguarding concerns and to establish whether the staff have received appropriate training to manage children’s complex needs. The visit was completed remotely, through discussions with the manager and an external professional and review of records at the home.

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This monitoring visit

There is currently one child living at the home. No other children have moved in or left the home since it opened in December 2019.

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This monitoring visit

Safeguarding concerns have been managed well. The manager informs the designated officer and placing authority and follows advice given. Investigations are thorough and shared with the relevant external professionals.

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This monitoring visit

The staff safeguard the child well. Comprehensive risk assessments support the staff to keep the child safe. These assessments are regularly reviewed and updated when necessary, so that the staff have accurate information and guidance on risk reduction.

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This monitoring visit

Behaviour management plans are clear and informative. The plans help the staff to identify the potential triggers for unwanted behaviour and understand how to manage the behaviour. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2565542 2 The staff have a good understanding of the child’s mental health and well-being. The staff work closely with the community and mental health team to gain a greater understanding of the child’s needs and how to support her. This has led to a decrease in the child’s anxious and compulsive behaviours.

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This monitoring visit

The staff have undertaken the organisation’s mandatory training, including face-to- face safeguarding training. The staff have also undertaken autism awareness training and are in the process of working through a mental health course at level 2. This helps staff to understand and meet the child’s complex needs.

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This monitoring visit

The independent visitor produces detailed monthly reports. These reports provide a good insight to the practice and quality of care at the home. The manager actions any recommendations made by the independent visitor, to drive improvement in the quality of care.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Not previously inspected Inspection type Inspection judgement Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2565542 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of the visit was to assess how the provider has managed safeguarding concerns and to establish whether the staff have received appropriate training to manage children’s complex needs.

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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: Nirmal Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 73 Francis Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire B16 8SP

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Inspector

Trish Palmer, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2565542 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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