Children's Home run by Pathway Care Solutions Ltd 04004053 in Nottingham

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC029504 1 SC029504

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Pathway Care Solutions Ltd 04004053

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately run home provides care and accommodation for up to four children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since 2019.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit considered potential concerns identified from two notifications sent to Ofsted. Monitoring was undertaken remotely. Children, staff and placing social workers provided feedback via telephone calls and emails. The monitoring visit also considered the shortfalls from the last full inspection.

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This monitoring visit

One recommendation from the last full inspection in 2019 has not been met. Records of independent missing-from-care interviews do not always reflect if interviews took place. They lack detail about what children said during those interviews. There is a lack of clarity about what actions staff and managers will take to reduce further missing- from-care incidents. This reduces the manager’s ability to have clear oversight of the reasons for children going missing and how they will reduce such risky behaviour.

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This monitoring visit

Managers have responded appropriately to allegations against staff. Relevant referrals were made to the designated officer. Internal safeguarding procedures and practices are robust. Managers have taken action to ensure the safety and welfare of children.

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This monitoring visit

One notification related to a child gaining access to medication. There has been clear learning from this incident. Staff supervisions and a team meeting took place to consider and learn from the incident. Internal safeguarding and disciplinary processes were followed in a timely manner. Clear learning and changes in practice have been made as a result of this avoidable incident for both staff and managers. These should prevent further similar incidents from happening and protect children from potential harm. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC029504 2 Oversight of sanction records is now undertaken by a manager. Previously, this was done by the staff member involved in issuing the sanction. Now managers are able to have oversight of sanctions. The requirement from the full inspection is met.

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This monitoring visit

Managers check and ensure that staff complete all core and other training. Managers track and consider the training needs of staff on a regular basis. The recommendation from the last inspection is met.

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This monitoring visit

Staff receive regular supervision. Staff say that they feel well supported by colleagues and managers. They feel valued and have a voice in the running of the home. The recommendation from the last inspection is met.

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This monitoring visit

Children’s case records include details of looked after reviews and personal education plans. Managers chase placing social workers for any missing or late documentation. The recommendation from the last inspection is met.

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This monitoring visit

Feedback from children living in the home is positive. One child stated: ‘It feels like a family home. I would score it 9/10.’ Two placing social workers were also very positive about the support and care provided. They feel that children make progress in all areas of their lives at this home.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 15/04/2019 Full Good 09/07/2018 Full Good 09/08/2017 Full Outstanding 03/03/2017 Interim Improved effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC029504 3

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that when a child returns to the home after being missing from care or away from the home without permission, the responsible local authority provides an opportunity for the child to have an independent return home interview. Homes should take account of information provided by such interviews when assessing risks and putting arrangements in place to protect each child. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 45, paragraph 9.30)

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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: Pathway Care Solutions Ltd 04004053

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Atria, Spa Road, Bolton BL1 4AG

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Inspector

Tracy Murty, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC029504 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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