Children's Home run by 247 Bluebell Care Limited in Luton

Inspection report for children’s home: 2611991 1 Registered provider: 247 Bluebell Care Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for up to two children with complex social and emotional needs.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in November 2021.

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Inspection date: 25 November 2021

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 25 November 2021

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2611991 2

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged requires improvement to be good at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judged that it has improved effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A new manager and responsible individual have been appointed at the home since the last inspection. The manager understands the home’s strengths and weaknesses. She has put an action plan in place to make improvements. The manager has addressed all 10 requirements that were raised at the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, one child has moved into the home in a planned way. When she moved in, she was supported by an adult who is important to her, as well as the manager and staff. She remains the only child living at the home currently. She has settled well and is developing positive relationships with staff. During the inspection, staff were observed to be nurturing and attentive. No children have moved out of the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager ensured that an allegation made by a child was investigated promptly and she informed all relevant professionals. This positive working provides the manager with external professional oversight of any investigations. The manager has reviewed the incident, identified lessons learned and implemented changes. This joint working safeguarded the child effectively. Being reflective means that practice can continually improve.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff support the child to engage with education. The child has a specialist education place. The staff are sensitive to the child’s individual needs and are aware of other influences that have an impact on the child’s ability to learn. The staff’s understanding and support enable the child to progress and learn at a pace that is appropriate to them.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff benefit from regular supervision with the manager. The manager uses supervision to further develop staff skills. New staff receive a lengthy induction which includes a range of training and shadow shifts with experienced staff. On completion of their probation, staff are enrolled on and work towards a relevant level 3 diploma. Good induction, support and training help staff to meet children’s needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A social worker said that they are pleased with the child’s progress at the home. The social worker said that staff have good relationships with the child and really understand and meet the child’s needs. The child had experienced multiple moves before moving into this home but has settled very well. Understanding and meeting children’s needs reduces the risk of children having to move homes and helps give children a sense of belonging. Inspection report for children’s home: 2611991 3 The manager has not ensured that some records contain full and relevant information. Consequently, a child’s records are not accurate and do not consistently reflect the thorough actions that have been taken during and following an investigation. Inspection report for children’s home: 2611991 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/05/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 2611991 5

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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 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

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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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

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(h))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, ensure that all information from investigations is clearly recorded. 26 December

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Information about this inspection

This inspection focused on the effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of children and young people since the most recent full inspection.

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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 for children’s home: 2611991 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: 247 Bluebell Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Aw House, 6-8 Stuart St, Luton, Bedfordshire LU1 2SJ

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Inspector

Amy Miles, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2611991 7 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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Inspector

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