Children's home run by Rainbows Corner Limited

Inspection report children’s home: 2550830 1 Registered provider: Rainbows Corner Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is run by a private company. It provides care and accommodation for up to five children who may have learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered with Ofsted in May 2021.

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Information about this children’s home

Due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), at the request of the Secretary of State, we suspended all routine inspections of social care providers on 17 March 2020.

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Information about this children’s home

We last visited the setting on 9 March 2021 to carry out a monitoring visit. The report is published on the Ofsted website.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report children’s home: 2550830 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

Not previously inspected Inspection report children’s home: 2550830 3

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outstanding

The children benefit from excellent care. Their individual needs are understood and are responded to well by capable and caring staff. The progress that the children have made since living at the home is excellent and life changing.

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outstanding

All the children have made excellent progress since living at the home. This is in all areas of their lives, including education, health, social relationships and behaviour. One parent said, ‘The home is fantastic, and my child has come on in leaps and bounds. Their speech has come on brilliantly, and their behaviour has calmed down. This is because the staff are brilliant with them.’

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outstanding

The progress the children have made in education is remarkable. All their teachers commented on how the children are settled and happy. One teacher said, ‘This is the most settled they have been. It is fantastic to see.’

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outstanding

Staff consult with children about their hobbies and interests. There is a strong emphasis on providing a wide range of activities. This means that children have plenty of opportunities to try new experiences and explore the world that they live in.

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outstanding

Children are listened to, and their views are understood and acted on. All the children have access to an independent advocate, and staff at the home also advocate strongly for them. One of the children’s advocates said, ‘I can’t speak highly enough about them [staff]. They are in tune with all of the children and meet their needs. Staff are fabulous, and it is a fantastic home for the children.’

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outstanding

Transition arrangements for one child from the home were well managed. Staff have maintained contact with this child who has moved on to a supported living home. Staff have ensured that they keep in contact with them and continue to support and promote their friendship with the children still living at the home. This clearly demonstrates that children are valued and well supported.

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outstanding

Family time is expertly supported by the staff. They ensure that children maintain relationships with the people who are important to them. One child had not seen one of their parents for a long time. Staff worked hard to re-establish this connection. The manager and staff worked in partnership with the parent and, over time, this helped to strengthen the relationship. This helped to ensure that the children’s identity needs were met.

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outstanding

There is a real commitment to promoting tolerance, equality and diversity. Children are supported to access resources and have rich and fulfilling experiences. Children are seen as children first and not defined by their condition or disability. One child Inspection report children’s home: 2550830 4 said, ‘I feel like a normal teenager and not just poorly.’ The philosophy and approach of the home really value the children.

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outstanding

Staff have an excellent understanding and awareness of safeguarding, and safeguarding arrangements are well embedded. Staff have up-to-date training and they promote children’s welfare extremely well. Children receive a high level of support and care, and staff have a detailed understanding of the children’s needs. This helps to better protect the children from harm.

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outstanding

There have been no incidents of children going missing from home. However, plans and strategies are in place to follow if a child were to go missing, and staff are very clear about what to do. When children go out in the community, staff take a ‘grab bag’, which contains essential information and equipment which may be needed in the event of an incident of concern. This is excellent practice and ensures that all eventualities are considered.

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outstanding

There have been no incidents that have required physical intervention. Staff know the children’s behaviour well. They are attuned to subtle changes in children’s behaviour and respond quickly in order to prevent any escalation in behaviour. When incidents do occur, there is clear management oversight, and reflective discussions are held with staff. Support is also provided to children following an incident. This helps children to settle quickly.

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outstanding

The risks in relation to the administration of complex medication and healthcare needs are very well managed. There are detailed protocols in place with clear direction for staff to follow. In the event that there are changes in the child’s presentation or problems, staff know what to do and when to seek guidance and support. The protocols have been developed in partnership with a range of healthcare professionals, social care and parents. Good planning and guidance ensure that a child’s complex health needs are met safely.

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outstanding

All the children have complex needs, and their feelings and emotions can be expressed through anxious behaviour. One child has a deprivation of liberty (DOLs) order as a result of their complex needs. However, the progress they have made is remarkable. As a result of this progress, some of the restrictions within the order are no longer necessary.

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outstanding

New staff are recruited safely, and appropriate checks are carried out. There are no concerns in relation to safer recruitment practices. Staff receive good induction and training when they start their employment. This helps to ensure that children are looked after by people who are skilled and safe to do so.

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outstanding

The registered manager has the confidence to ensure that children are well matched. Careful planning is evident in relation to the placement of children. Inspection report children’s home: 2550830 5 Planning considers their needs, vulnerabilities and risks. Planning is informed by excellent multi-agency consultation and communication. The children’s needs, wishes and feelings are clearly considered in the matching process for any new admissions.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has a good grip on and oversight of the running of the home. She has made a real impact and staff feel valued, listened to, well supported and cared for. The manager is committed to securing continual improvements for the benefit of children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are clear systems in place for monitoring training and supervision. Inductions are completed, and staff have access to excellent training. Training is tailored to the individual needs of children. There have been some challenges in accessing some training due to COVID-19, such as Makaton training. However, there are plans to commission this training. This will help to ensure that staff continue to have the skills needed to care for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager and staff have excellent working relationships with other professionals, and communication is excellent. All professionals consulted during the inspection spoke very positively about their working relationship with the staff. They described the home as ‘fantastic’, ‘amazing’ and ‘fabulous’. There is a really good sense of agencies working together in the best interests of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager and responsible individual have raised appropriate challenge and escalation in relation to services for the children when they have not been effective. Insufficient support and training for staff in relation to meeting one child’s complex health needs were challenged and escalated. The transition planning for a child which was not in line with their needs and understanding was also challenged. This ensured that children’s views were listened to and matters of concerns were acted on promptly.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager, the responsible individual and the director all have a commitment to listening to children and ensuring that they receive the best possible care and support. Children are very much consulted and involved in the running of the home. They have influenced developments at the home, for example the decor of the home and the improvement plans to the outside play areas. Children’s views are clearly listened to, and staff actively support children to express their views, wishes and feelings. Inspection report children’s home: 2550830 6

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, using the ‘Social care common inspection framework’. This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service, how it meets the core functions of the service as set out in legislation, and to consider how well it complies with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’. Inspection report children’s home: 2550830 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Rainbows Corner Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Marland House, Wath-upon-Dearne, Rotherham, Yorkshire S70 2LW

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Jason Darbyshire

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Jill Witherspoon-Smith

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Inspector

Brian Wood, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: 2550830 8 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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