Children's home run by HMO NE Ltd T/A ForeverCare

Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2591471 1

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HMO NE Ltd

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to two children who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. It is operated and managed by a private provider. The manager registered with Ofsted in November 2020.

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This monitoring visit

The home registered with Ofsted in November 2020 and has not previously been inspected. Due to the restrictions in place relating to COVID-19 (coronavirus), this visit was carried out off site. The visit was undertaken to investigate potential breaches of regulations, following information being shared with Ofsted in notifications that indicated a potential risk of harm to children. The visit included a review of documents, a virtual tour of the building and discussions with children, staff and relevant professionals. During this visit we found no serious or widespread concerns.

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This monitoring visit

Children have positive relationships with staff. A professional commented:

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This monitoring visit

The team have been really proactive working with [Name]. There is a real nurturing environment, showing him warmth and care. They engage him in various activities and have been creative, especially during the COVID- 19 pandemic. He likes the staff and he is making progress.

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This monitoring visit

Children receive bespoke care that is in line with their risk assessments and care plans. Targeted key-work sessions provide opportunities for children to discuss any worries or concerns. This helps to better protect them and support their development. As a result, risks are reducing for children in some areas.

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This monitoring visit

Staff follow protocols to aid the safe return of children when they go missing from the home. This includes children having opportunities to speak to an independent adult on their return. This helps staff to track for themes and trends that enable Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2591471 2 them to review strategies in children’s risk assessments. A child commented, ‘This isn’t a job for staff. They really care. They look out for me and help me stay safe.’

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This monitoring visit

The manager has developed her own monitoring systems. An area manager also reviews records, providing an additional level of scrutiny around staff practice. Together they understand the needs of the service and what improvements are necessary. Where shortfalls are identified through the review of quality of care, they respond accordingly. This provides children with consistent care, improving their outcomes.

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This monitoring visit

There has been one incident of physical intervention in the home. The manager has reviewed the incident to ensure that it was necessary and appropriate. She has not acknowledged that the member of staff who completed a debrief with the child was also involved in the physical intervention. This means that children have no one independent to consult with following physical interventions.

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that any person involved in a physical intervention with a child is not directly involved with any debrief following the incident. This provides children with opportunities to speak to an independent adult following physical interventions. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 49, paragraph 9.59)

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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 registration.

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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: 17 Mowbray Road, Sunderland SR2 8EW

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Jillian Cushing Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2591471 3

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Inspector

Jacqueline Tate, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2591471 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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