Children's Home run by XYP Childcare Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2583518 1

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XYP Childcare Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This service is operated by a private provider.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is registered to provide care for up to two young people who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home registered in May 2020 and has not yet received a full inspection.

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This monitoring visit

This visit was instigated due to the regulator receiving information through statutory notifications which raised concerns for young people’s safety. Specifically, one young person was missing from the home for an extended period. There were further concerns that serious incidents were not shared with the regulator as required. The visit was conducted both remotely and in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Young people living in this home are vulnerable to external influences. One young person has displayed some undesirable behaviours while away from the home. These have resulted in police involvement. This young person is being supported to manage and reduce these behaviours. These serious incidents were not shared with the regulator.

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This monitoring visit

There have been several occasions where young people have been missing from home. An extended period of missing was of particular concern prior to this visit. During this episode, staff were persistent and proactive in locating the young person. The team’s persistence and robust investigations enabled them to locate and speak with the young person. This helped to ensure the young person’s well-being as well as their safe return to the home.

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This monitoring visit

There is a plan to develop the organisation’s training and induction processes. Not all staff have received basic training, for example, health and safety, fire and medication Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2583518 2 training. Staff who lack this training work alone. This jeopardises the health and safety of young people living in the home. At the time of the visit, the manager was asked to review the skills and knowledge of those supporting young people and consider relevant adjustments needed to the weekly rota. This is reflected within the requirement made to address this.

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This monitoring visit

Young people’s individual health needs are being met. One young person was previously reluctant to engage with support services and to attend appointments. With help from staff, this young person’s engagement has significantly increased. This young person is physically and emotionally benefitting from the use of external services.

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This monitoring visit

Relationships between staff and young people are good. Managers and staff know young people well and understand their individual needs. Young people have fun with staff and enjoy family-like banter. When necessary, staff challenge young people and provide them with clear and consistent boundaries. This helps young people to feel safe, secure and cared for.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have secured arrangements for young people to see family and significant others. They have managed and mitigated risks to ensure young people benefit from increased time with those who are important to them. This has served to reduce young people’s risk-taking behaviours. Furthermore, the quality of young people’s relationships is improving.

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This monitoring visit

Young people like living in this home. One young person said, ‘this home is any kid’s dream home, anyone would be lucky to live here.’ Although young people are not clear on the plans for their future, the manager is liaising with relevant professionals to solidify these. This will help young people to feel a sense of security and help to prepare them for their future.

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2583518 3

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child. (Regulation 13 (1)(b) (2)(c)) 11 March 2021

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(b)) 22 April 2021

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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: XYP Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 89 Church Road, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6DY

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Philip Hogan-Birse

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Inspectors

Natalie Bennett, Social Care Inspector Claire Deary, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2583518 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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