Children's Home run by 247 Bluebell Care Limited in Luton

Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2611991 1

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247 Bluebell Care Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for up to two children who may have complex social and emotional needs.

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This monitoring visit

The home was registered in January 2021. Two children have moved into the home since registration. One child has moved on from the home.

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This monitoring visit

Ofsted conducted a monitoring visit in February 2021 after significant concerns were raised through safeguarding notifications. Following that visit, Ofsted served a compliance notice in respect of poor management oversight and monitoring. This visit took place to monitor the progress that the provider has made in meeting the steps set out in the compliance notice.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was undertaken remotely. The remote activities included discussions with the manager, a social worker, staff and a child, and a review of records.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has ensured a well-planned transition for a child who has moved into the home. There is a clear plan for how the staff will meet the child’s needs, and the records demonstrate placement suitability. The staff have received relevant information, guidance and training to meet the child’s needs. The child has been involved in the planning of their transition to the home. This has ensured that the staff can support and safeguard the child effectively.

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This monitoring visit

The child has comprehensive plans in place, including risk assessments, a placement plan and a behaviour support plan. These plans include known information and the Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2611991 2 child’s input. The plans provide clear guidance and strategies for the staff to implement, which will help to keep the child safe.

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This monitoring visit

The staff have managed missing-from-home episodes with a child well, ensuring the safety of the child involved. The staff have clear guidance on managing missing- from-home episodes and the actions to take. The child said that the staff are keeping her safe.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has notified Ofsted of significant incidents. This ensures that Ofsted can regulate the service effectively.

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This monitoring visit

The manager’s monitoring systems are effective. Changes to the recording system and the implementation of a monitoring tool enable the manager to identify patterns and areas of practice and care that need improvement.

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This monitoring visit

The staff said that the manager is helpful, approachable and supportive. The staff spoke positively about the training that they have received and the benefits that training has in helping them to meet the child’s needs.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has met the steps set out in the compliance notice.

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Recent inspection history

Not previously inspected Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2611991 3

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Information about this inspection

This purpose of this visit was to monitor the action that the manager has taken in response to the compliance notice.

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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: 247 Bluebell Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 6–8 Stuart St, Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 2SJ

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Inspector

Natalie Burton, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2611991 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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