Children's home run by Time-Out Children’s Homes Limited in Calderdale

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC062263 1 SC062263

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Timeout Children’s 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 one of a number of children’s homes operated by a private company. The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for one child who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The organisation also has a school and therapy department that children can access, if required.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered with Ofsted on 18 October 2017. She also manages another home within the organisation which is a short distance from this home.

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This monitoring visit

This visit took place off site and included a virtual tour of the home. The child living in the home was spoken to via a video call during the visit. The focus of the visit was to ensure the safety of children and to measure the progress made since the last inspection on the 9 April 2019.

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This monitoring visit

The home is a welcoming environment for children. It is decorated and furnished to a high standard throughout. Photographs of the child and staff team are on display, creating a homely feel and giving the child a sense of belonging. The child’s bedroom has been decorated to reflect her interests. She also has access to a playroom and garden area with space to relax and play. A video doorbell has recently been installed, and the registered manager and responsible individual are in the process of developing a written policy to reflect its use.

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This monitoring visit

The child living in the home is making significant progress. She says she is happy and likes living in the home. She has been supported to develop strong, trusting relationships with staff and is helped to do the things that she likes to do. Her social worker is very positive about the care she is receiving and said: ‘She is absolutely Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC062263 2 safe. They have a real understanding of her, and what she needs to be able to progress and succeed.’

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This monitoring visit

The team provides a secure-base approach to care and works closely with the wider system to meet children’s needs. Emotional health needs are well understood. Staff work alongside the organisation’s therapy team to support children to understand and regulate their behaviours and emotions. Rewards and achievements are celebrated, and child-centred displays are used to promote positive outcomes for children.

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This monitoring visit

Education is well promoted. Since moving to the home, the child has started to engage in education and is progressing well at school. The team around her believes this is due to the care she is receiving as she feels settled and secure in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Clear hygiene practices and support bubbles are in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the child has been able to keep in touch with people who are important to her through video calls and socially distanced visits.

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This monitoring visit

Children moving in and out of the home are well supported. The team works closely with placing authorities to ensure that transitions are smooth. Plans are detailed and reflect children’s needs.

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This monitoring visit

Safeguarding practices are strong. Staff respond appropriately to incidents, identifying any triggers or patterns to keep children safe. Individualised plans and records are detailed and highlight risks and strategies for staff to follow.

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This monitoring visit

Communication is excellent. Professionals consistently told the inspector that they had nothing but good things to say about the home and that they are always kept updated.

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This monitoring visit

The home is managed by an experienced, qualified manager. She has clear oversight of the home and provides strong leadership and direction to the team. Staff say they are well supported and empowered by the manager to develop in their roles.

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This monitoring visit

The staff team is stable and consistent. Staff work across both homes that the manager manages, but each home has a core team. Only experienced staff, who are employed by the organisation and who know the child, are able to work in the home.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 09/04/2019 Full Good 10/10/2018 Full Good 22/01/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC062263 3 27/09/2017 Interim Improved effectiveness

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that there is a written policy describing how any surveillance equipment used supports the safeguarding and well-being of those living and working in the home. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 16, paragraph 3.16)

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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: Timeout Children’s Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 2, Mill Fold, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge HX6 4DH

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Dominic Macauley

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Inspector

Caroline Bertram, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC062263 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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