Children's Home run by First 4 Care Limited in Doncaster

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390293 1 SC390293

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First 4 Care Ltd

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The children’s home is owned and operated by a private company. It is registered to provide care for up to three children who may have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2018.

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Information about this children’s home

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the compliance notice that Ofsted issued following a monitoring visit on 24 February 2021. This compliance notice was in relation to the safety and protection of children. The inspector also considered progress made by the manager to address regulatory shortfalls with regard to promoting children’s welfare, the maintenance of the home, fire safety and leadership and management. The registered manager has taken sufficient action to meet the compliance notice and address the regulatory breaches.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager and staff have all refreshed their safeguarding training. This includes revisiting the importance of following the organisation’s whistle-blowing procedure. This training has strengthened staff’s knowledge of this area of practice and helped them to understand their duties and responsibilities with regard to keeping children safe.

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The registered manager has now established strategies to continually assess the staff’s understanding of safeguarding procedures. These test staff’s knowledge and include a focused section in staff meetings that is dedicated to safeguarding. The registered manager also dedicates time in formal staff supervision sessions to make sure that staff know what actions to take to protect the children when there is a concern for their safety. This improved practice means that the registered manager is now able to better ensure that staff take effective action to safeguard children and protect them from harm. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390293 2 Staff have completed reflective practice and safeguarding training. Consequently, staff know that they must record and report concerns and incidents quickly and clearly. The registered manager has oversight of all significant incidents and helps

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Information about this children’s home

staff to reflect on these during debrief sessions. This reflection enables the registered manager to look at any opportunities to improve care for children.

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Information about this children’s home

Children are learning to respect other people’s feelings and embrace other people’s differences. Staff complete work with children, including work around bullying, racism and sexuality, to help children to build and maintain positive relationships with each other.

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Information about this children’s home

During team meetings and formal supervisions, staff are now supported to reflect on the importance of providing respectful and nurturing care for children. The registered manager uses the statement of purpose to help the staff focus their practice around children’s specific needs. Consequently, children’s day-to-day experiences are positive.

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Information about this children’s home

Children are proud of their home. They have chosen new décor and furnishings, and all outstanding general repairs and maintenance have been completed. As a result, children now live in a homely and welcoming environment.

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Information about this children’s home

The fire extinguishers and fire blankets are now accessible for staff to use in the event of an emergency. Staff understand the importance of this in relation to protecting children in the event of a fire.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 03/12/2019 Full Good 13/03/2019 Full Good 07/02/2018 Full Good 07/02/2017 Interim Improved effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390293 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: 16 St. Wilfrids Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster DN4 6AA

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Inspector

Jamie Richardson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390293 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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