Children's home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1255746 1

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Homes 2 Inspire 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 five children aged 11 to 18 with a range of complex needs. The aim of the home is to stabilise children’s lives and nurture their potential and help them to progress to more independent living.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in June 2018.

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This monitoring visit

The home was judged as good following a full inspection on 21 August 2019. Since June 2020, there has been an increase in safeguarding concerns notified to Ofsted. The purpose of the visit was to assess how the provider has managed these concerns. There has been no responsible individual for the home since November 2020. No immediate safety or safeguarding concerns were identified. The monitoring visit was a blended approach of remote and on-site activity.

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This monitoring visit

There are currently five children living at the home. Three children have moved into the home and two children have moved out since the last inspection.

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This monitoring visit

Safeguarding concerns have been managed well. The manager has worked closely with the designated officer and police to undertake effective investigations when needed. The manager uses the learning from investigation outcomes to inform and develop practice.

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This monitoring visit

Incidents of some children going missing have led to safeguarding concerns. A child met up with an unsuitable person, which led to unsafe behaviours. The manager has worked with the police and other agencies to ensure that the child is safe. The staff review and update risk assessments and missing-from-home protocols after each incident. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1255746 2 The children spoken with said that they feel safe living at the home and that the staff listen to and help them if they are worried about anything.

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This monitoring visit

Children said that during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic the staff have supported them with online schoolwork and in-house activities to keep them occupied. The children have been able to continue to see their families safely.

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This monitoring visit

There has been no responsible individual in post for the home since November 2020. However, a responsible individual from another region has been supporting the manager and having regular contact with the home. Interviews for a responsible individual have taken place and an appointment has been made.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 21/08/2019 Full Good 19/12/2018 Full Good 14/06/2017 Full Good Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1255746 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of the visit was to assess how the provider has managed safeguarding concerns.

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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: Homes 2 Inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lumonics House, Valient Office Suites, Valley Drive, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby CV21 1TQ

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Inspector

Trish Palmer, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1255746 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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