Children's Home run by Progressive Care Limited in Sheffield

Inspection report children’s home: SC002930 1 SC002930 Registered provider: Progressive Care Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned and run. There are two houses under one registration. Each house has four bedrooms. The homes provides care for up to eight children aged 12 to 17 years old who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There are currently two registered managers in post.

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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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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: 30 October 2019

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: SC002930 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/10/2019 Full Good 05/02/2019 Full Good 12/02/2018 Interim Sustained effectiveness 04/04/2017 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: SC002930 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There have been cosmetic changes throughout the home since the last inspection. The home is homely, with pictures and plants to create an inviting atmosphere. The home is currently undergoing external modernisation, including a new roof, windows and rendering around the home. The new environment provides the children with a modern home to live in.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are engaged in group activities within the community, such as ice skating and cadets. This will develop the children’s self-esteem and help them to build their confidence around new people.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work well with a range of professionals in relation to children’s health, education, and social, emotional and psychological well-being. The therapeutic input helps the children to cope with their worries and gives them a sense of belonging, which helps them to become self-aware.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

All children in the home attend education and are making progress with their learning. One child had been out of education for two years prior to moving into this home. The child is now on roll and attending school. When children are struggling with their education, plans are put in place to support them. For example, one child has additional tutoring. The guidance and support from the registered managers and staff around education helps the children to understand the importance of attending.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have positive experiences while living at the home. All the children have recently been on holiday, with support from staff. Children are given the opportunity to pick their preferred activities through regular children’s meetings. These meetings give the children the opportunity to discuss any requests they may have and make their voice heard.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are making progress from their starting points. The nurturing environment allows them to explore freely who they are. This helps children to develop a sense of self-worth and confidence in their own identity.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported by staff to attend family time. This is done in line with the child’s placing authority contact plan. This allows the children to have a sense of belonging and to spend time with their loved ones.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Children’s risk assessments are clear and are well understood by staff. They are reviewed regularly and updated following any incidents. This means that staff can provide safe care which reduces the risk of harm to the children. Inspection report children’s home: SC002930 4 Physical interventions are rarely used in the home. Staff de-escalate situations by using verbal communication with the children when they are upset. This reflects the positive relationships that the children have with the staff.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff speak to the children about their behaviour and the impact it has on other children in the home. Although some discussions can be a trigger for the children, the staff at the home know the children and how best to approach them, which prevents the children from becoming angry.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff support children to learn how to keep themselves safe through one-to-one sessions. Topics covered include stranger danger, keeping safe online, equality and diversity, and positive relationships. This enables the children to be more socially aware when online and when in public.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are currently two registered managers in post. There have been occasions when they have failed to notify Ofsted of serious incidents. This does not give Ofsted clear insight into how the registered managers are dealing with safeguarding incidents.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Not all of the children’s statutory care plans have been updated by the placing authority. The registered managers are aware of these shortfalls and contacted the placing authority to request these records. They have escalated their concerns to the placing authority team manager appropriately. There is no significant impact on the care of the child concerned, as this is a gap in written records. The staff know the child and have a good understanding of their current situation.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

One of the registered managers is new in post and has developed a good oversight of the home. When shortfalls are identified these are addressed. For example, there is currently a recruitment drive aimed at replacing staff who have recently left and to increase the core staff team. The registered manager leads by example. This promotes consistency for the children. The registered manager has high expectations for the children and ensures that they receive a high standard of care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision which gives them opportunity to reflect on their practice. Staff said that they learn from their supervisions as they are given tasks to complete. They feel supported in their role and they work consistently to implement boundaries with the children. This enables the children to live in a calm environment and allows them to experience routine and structure.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager recognises the importance of having skilled staff. She ensures that the staff receive specific training to meet each child’s needs. As a result, this raises staff awareness and ensures that the children’s primary needs are met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals spoke highly of the registered manager and staff. Their feedback with regard to the children is positive and all said that the children are kept safe, that Inspection report children’s home: SC002930 5 they are settled and that they have good relationships with staff. This allows the children to develop trusting relationships with the adults around them. Inspection report children’s home: SC002930 6

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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.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must maintain records (“case records”) for each child which—

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Requirement Due date

are kept up to date. (Regulation 36 (1)(b)) 4 October 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

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(e)) 4 October 2021

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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: SC002930 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Progressive Care Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Progressive Care Ltd, 51 Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2AE

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Children’s home details

Registered managers: Beverley Dobson and Kay Worthington

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Inspectors

Gemma McDonnell, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC002930 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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Inspectors

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