Children's Home run by Lincolnshire County Council in Lincolnshire

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC042950 1 SC042950

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Lincolnshire County Council

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to six children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager is suitably qualified and experienced.

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This monitoring visit

This home was last inspected in February 2020. This visit was undertaken in response to a rise in safeguarding notifications from the home. The visit focused on the way that incidents are managed, behaviour management strategies and safety plans. This visit was completed off site in line with the COVID-19 (coronavirus) guidance.

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This monitoring visit

COVID-19 has been well managed at the home. Young people have been supported appropriately to understand how to keep themselves and others safe.

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This monitoring visit

There was an increase in incidents involving disruptive, damaging and violent behaviour during the autumn. Police involvement was required in some instances. Some young people at the home complained that they did not feel safe and that the incidents had an impact on their well-being.

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This monitoring visit

There was a robust management response to these concerns. Safety plans were put in place in consultation with the young people and their social workers. Young people had access to an advocate who supported them to have a voice. Staff at the home worked with the young people to rebuild relationships and there has been a significant reduction in incidents since this time. Young people say that they now feel safer in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Incidents involving self-injurious behaviour have been well managed. When concerns have arisen, young people have received appropriate care and support. Staff have Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC042950 2 worked closely with other professionals to implement strategies to help the young people and minimise the risks.

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This monitoring visit

The staff at the home know the young people well and provide consistent and supportive care. Risk assessments and behaviour management plans are detailed and individualised. Strategies relating to restraint have been reviewed and improved. Plans are updated and reviewed regularly, and young people are consulted with about their plans.

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This monitoring visit

Multi-agency working is a strength in the home and the manager works closely with several other professionals. This practice supports a consistent approach based on a shared understanding of children’s needs.

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This monitoring visit

One of the previous requirements from the last inspection was not reviewed during this visit, so it will remain. This will be reviewed at the next inspection. No further requirements or recommendations have been made.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 11/02/2020 Full Good 05/12/2018 Full Outstanding 31/01/2018 Full Outstanding 01/03/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC042950 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(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

After consultation with the fire and rescue authority, the registered person must –

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Requirement Due date

take adequate precautions against the risk of fire, including the provision of suitable fire equipment in the children’s home. (Regulation 25 (1)(a))

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Requirement Due date

This relates in particular to fire doors in the home that need to be replaced as a result of wear and tear. 1 May 2021

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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: Lincolnshire County Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: County Offices, Newland, Lincoln, Lincolnshire LN1 1YL

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Jeanette Mitchell-Fox

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Inspector

Sarah Orriss, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC042950 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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