Children's home run by Tab Care and Support Limited

Inspection report children's home: 2620359 1 Registered provider: Tab Care and Support Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately run children’s home is registered to provide care and accommodation for one child who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been in post since February 2021.

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Information about this children’s home

Due to COVID-19, at the request of the Secretary of State, we suspended all routine inspections of social care providers carried out under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF) on 17 March 2020. We returned to routine SCCIF inspections on 12 April 2021.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: Not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: None Inspection report children's home: 2620359 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

Not previously inspected Inspection report children's home: 2620359 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child enjoys a positive relationship with the staff that is build upon mutual trust and respect. The child told the inspector that the staff are amazing, and this was the best home that they had lived in. They said that they feel happy and safe here.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s wishes and feelings are key to everything that the home does. For example, the terminology used in the home has been changed to reflect the child’s identity. Care planning reflects the child’s needs and how the staff are supporting them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff actively promote the child’s independence. The child said that they had not realised how much was involved in being independent and said: ‘It is not just about being able to do your laundry and a cook a meal, it is about living on a set budget.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are strong advocates for the child’s education. When a college placement ended, the staff were swift to help the child to identify a new course. Staff are extremely proud that the child passed their maths GCSE, given the amount of time that they had been out of education prior to coming to live here. As a result, the child was rewarded with two pet guinea pigs, which they care for.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff make effective use of a children’s online training hub to educate the child on issues around their emotional health and well-being, knife crime, child sexual exploitation and drug and alcohol misuse.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is confident about making their own medical appointments and administering some of their own medication. Recently, following an unauthorised absence, the child was given their medication twice. This was reported to the appropriate people to ensure the child’s safety and well-being. However, this could have placed the child at the risk of harm.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work hard to build and maintain positive relationships with the child’s family. The child has opportunities to see various family members, but recently there has been a spike in unauthorised absences. The staff are working with the child and their family to prevent these from occurring.

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

The manager and staff have created a safe home environment that protects the child from harm. Consequently, the child has a strong sense of belonging and safety.

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

Staff have a secure understanding of child protection and safeguarding practice. They are confident about reporting any concerns to the appropriate professionals and escalating a concern if they feel that it is not being taken seriously. Inspection report children's home: 2620359 4 The effective rules and boundaries in place ensure that the child knows what is expected of them. The child said that when they go missing, they know they need to come home, but feel it is an ‘addiction’. The child and staff work in partnership to consider strategies that will help reduce these incidents and still enable the child to see their family.

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

Sanctions are used sparingly. On one occasion, a sanction was not appropriate, and the manager did not identify this during their monitoring of the incident.

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

The home is a warm, welcoming family home. There are some repairs needed with regard to the window frames, front door and banisters. This work is due to commence in the spring. The child’s bedroom reflects their interests and personality, and there are a range of photographs around the home and in albums that tell the child’s story.

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

Thorough recruitment procedures ensure that all employees undergo rigorous background checks prior to being offered employment. These measures help to protect children from harm.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is led by a qualified and committed registered manager and deputy who are passionate about the care of children. It is apparent that their enthusiasm is inspiring the staff to do all that they can for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is a strong leader who has a strong focus on staff development as well as the child’s achievements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff commented on the effectiveness of the online training hub and how this is helping them to improve their knowledge and skills around topics such as children who are transgender, gender and identity, and online safety. However, the workforce development plan does not include all the training staff have undertaken and contains some outdated information.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff spoke confidently about their roles and demonstrated a high level of commitment to the child they work with. Staff told the inspector that the managers are approachable and available to support them when necessary.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The statement of purpose reflects the care and support to be provided for the child, However, Ofsted has not yet received an updated copy of the report. This is an oversight and does not have an impact on the care provided.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Monitoring carried out by the independent person is constructive. This helps to ensure that children live in a home which is constantly improving. The manager’s internal monitoring is sound but would benefit from further scrutiny to ensure that shortfalls are not missed. This includes ensuring that Ofsted is informed of any significant incidents. Inspection report children's home: 2620359 5 Feedback from external professionals, such as the child’s social workers, was positive. They described good levels of communication and expressed satisfaction with the child’s care and support. Inspection report children's home: 2620359 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

keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it; and

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Requirement Due date

notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision. (Regulation 16 (3)(a)(b)) 31 December

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The registered person must make arrangements for the handling, recording, safekeeping, safe administration and disposal of medicines received into the children’s home.

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In particular the registered person must ensure that—

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medicine which is prescribed for a child is administered as prescribed to the child for whom it is prescribed and to no other child. (Regulation 23 (1) (2)(b)) 31 December

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

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a child is involved in or subject to, or is suspected of being involved in or subject to, sexual exploitation;

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an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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a child protection enquiry involving a child— is instigated; or

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Requirement Due date

concludes (in which case, the notification must include the outcome of the child protection enquiry); or 31 December Inspection report children's home: 2620359 7 there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(i)(ii)(e))

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the home is well maintained and adaptions to the home do not create an institutional impression. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9)  The registered person should ensure that the workforce development plan remains current and reflects the training undertaken by staff. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.8)  The registered person should ensure that the manager’s monitoring of the service considers the impact of the quality of care provided and effectively reviews incidents in the home and the quality of record-keeping to bring about continuous improvement. (‘Guide to the children’s homes regulations including the quality standards’, page 55, paragraph 10.24)

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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: 2620359 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Tab Care and Support Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 34 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 0NR

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Anthony Willmore

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Inspector

Chris Scully, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: 2620359 9 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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