Children's Home run by Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited in West Northamptonshire

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2608968 1

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Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home was operated for several years by the local authority but has recently re- registered as part of a new children’s trust. This is the home’s first inspection since re-registering as part of the trust arrangements. The 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 manager is registered and is suitably qualified and experienced.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was undertaken in order to review recent safeguarding concerns and to assess the effectiveness of current management arrangements.

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This monitoring visit

The visit was carried out remotely. Young people and staff spoke to the inspector by telephone to give their views on the care and support being provided.

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This monitoring visit

When there have been safeguarding concerns, these have been well managed. The manager has worked effectively with a multi-disciplinary team to safeguard young people in the home and community. Young people have access to a range of external professionals who are undertaking work with them around specific risk factors, such as substance misuse and criminal exploitation.

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This monitoring visit

Staff know and understand children’s risk assessments and risk management plans. Young people in the home said they felt safe and cared for. Feedback from professionals was positive about the care and support children receive at the home.

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This monitoring visit

Most of the young people are engaged in education and are making progress. Staff have been supporting one young person who is not currently in education to find employment or an apprenticeship. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2608968 2 The registered manager is currently working from home. Despite this, he has clear oversight of the home and is in daily contact with staff. Staff said they felt supported by the manager and are still having regular supervision.

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This monitoring visit

COVID-19 (coronavirus) has been well managed in the home. Staff and young people were kept informed and provided with clear guidance. When some young people struggled at times to adhere to this guidance, plans were put in place to support them and to minimise any increased risks.

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Recent inspection history

Not previously inspected Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2608968 3

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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: Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: One Angel Square, Angel Street, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN1 1ED

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Inspector

Sarah Orriss, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2608968 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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Inspector

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