Children's home run by Hazelmont Care Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2484435 1

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Hazelmont Care Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A private provider operates this home which was registered in November 2018. It provides care and accommodation for up to three children who have experienced childhood instability, resulting in trauma and associated complex behaviours. There is a registered manager in post.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit took place as the home has not been inspected since January 2020.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager and the deputy manager are enthusiastic and child focused in their approach. This is mirrored by the staff, who put the children at the centre of everything they do. The registered manager and staff take every opportunity to reflect on the care they provide children. They use staff supervisions, team meetings and direct work with the children to consider how they can improve the care provided. This has contributed to children living in a stable and positive living environment where they can thrive. Incidents of children self-harming, being physically restrained or going missing from the home are minimal.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager and staff have responded effectively to the challenges associated with COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Three children have remained in placement throughout the national lockdown period. Staff have helped children adjust to the changes in their routines. One child shared with the inspector that they feel safe and well cared for.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager and the deputy manager have good monitoring systems in place. These help them to monitor the progress of children and the quality of staff’s practice. This monitoring is enhanced by the feedback and oversight from the independent visitor. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2484435 2 The registered manager has a good oversight of safeguarding incidents. The registered manager uses learning from such incidents to take action to reduce the likelihood of them happening again. This approach to safeguarding helps children feel reassured that they have been listened to and that their concerns have been taken seriously.

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This monitoring visit

Children continue to be supported to make progress in their education, despite all the restrictions faced by the pandemic. Any child who has been unable to attend their normal education provision, has been offered alternative education. The managers and staff understand the importance of education. Children’s attendance is good, and they have thrived from having a consistent routine. This helps children develop educationally and promotes a positive culture of educational attainment in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Social workers speak highly of the managers and the staff team. One social worker shared that the staff work tirelessly, and communication is good. Another social worker shared that the staff team is nurturing and welcoming.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 31/01/2020 Interim Sustained effectiveness 11/06/2019 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2484435 3

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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 address: West Midlands House, Gipsy Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands WV13 2HA

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Elizabeth Barrett

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Inspector

Sam Dulay-Kainth, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2484435 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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