Children's Home run by N H Care Limited in Birmingham

Inspection report for children’s home: SC365366 1 SC365366 Registered provider: N H Care Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is registered to provide care for three children who have learning disabilities. It is privately owned.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was appointed on 13 December 2021 and is in the process of submitting his application to register with Ofsted.

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Inspection date: 6 January 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 6 January 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC365366 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.

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children and young people since the most recent 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

Children are making progress and the care planning arrangements for children have improved. Staff understand the individual needs of each child and tailor the care they provide accordingly. Because of this, no child has left the home and children enjoy a stability of care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The new manager is motivated and passionate about the children living in the home. He is supported by an equally dedicated deputy manager. Since the last full inspection, the manager and deputy manager have made positive changes to the home which have improved the children’s experiences and the progress that they make.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Monitoring and review systems of the quality of care have led to improvements. This is because of the managerial scrutiny when there have been concerns. Professionals and parents recognise the progress that their children are making. Because of this, all previous requirements from the last inspection have been met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Risk management is improved. Individual risk and behaviour plans clearly identify known risks and provide alternative strategies that guide the staff to a reduction of these risks. For example, the last physical intervention occurred over six months ago. This is because staff have developed a better understanding of the children’s triggers and support children to express themselves in a way that does not cause harm to themselves or others.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work hard to support children’s parents when children are visiting their family homes. This has enabled children to enjoy activities out in the community with their parents. Children now enjoy regular time with family members and some have had overnight stays.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children receive good support to learn basic life skills, including developing independence skills. Children are encouraged to do cooking and food shopping and are supported to do household chores. These experiences have improved the children’s self-confidence and self-esteem and prepared them well for later life.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff support children with various leisure activities that improve their overall development, which has created positive memories for children. For example, one child enjoys swimming, trampolining and attending restaurants. All children went on a summer holiday to a campsite with staff. For one child, this was their first Inspection report for children’s home: SC365366 3 experience of going on holiday. This has improved children’s relationships with staff and children feel valued.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

When children tested positive for COVID-19, staff supported the children well and were attentive to their needs during their period of isolation. Staff were creative in the way they have helped children understand the reason for their isolation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and deputy manager support staff well. They develop staff skills through training, supervisions, team meetings and workshops. Staff have an in- depth understanding of the children’s care planning arrangements and risk assessments. This ensures that children receive good, individualised care from staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and his staff advocate for the children. However, children do not yet have access to an independent advocate to ensure that someone can speak on their behalf. This includes not ensuring that advocacy support is in place for a child who is due to leave the home. Inspection report for children’s home: SC365366 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

18/05/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 05/03/2020 Full Good 22/11/2018 Full Good 01/02/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC365366 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 children’s views, wishes and feelings standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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Requirement Due date

develop positive relationships with them;

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Requirement Due date

take their views, wishes and feelings into account in relation to matters affecting the children’s care and welfare and their lives.

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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

is given appropriate advocacy support. (Regulation 7(1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(b)(iii))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to the manager ensuring that the children have access to advocacy support. 28 February 2022

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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: SC365366 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 69 Steward Street Business Lofts, Steward Street, Birmingham B18 7AF

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Inspector

Sam Dulay-Kainth, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC365366 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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