Children's Home run by G B A Care Limited in Calderdale

Inspection report for children’s home: SC462591 1 SC462591 Registered provider: G B A Care Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is run by a private company. It provides care for up to three children who may have social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

A new manager is in post who is in the process of submitting his application for registration to Ofsted.

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Inspection date: 25 January 2022

Date of last inspection: 19 October 2021

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Inspection date: 25 January 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 25 January 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC462591 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 the interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two children, who had lived in this home for a significant period, have moved out since the last inspection. One child moved in an unplanned way. Staff are reflecting as a team and with the child to celebrate good times he had while living in this home. The other child has remained close by and is living independently. Staff supported this child to settle into her new home and she continues to visit and maintain contact with staff. Staff help to create constructive endings for children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two children have recently moved into the home. The deputy manager carefully considered the suitability of both placements. He consulted with social workers, previous placements and the clinical psychologist who supports this home. Children have been involved in the planning of their moves. One child was able to visit and meet staff before she moved in. As a result, both children have settled quickly, and they state that they enjoy living in this home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff encourage children to engage in activities both in the home and the community. One child has joined a local football club. Staff facilitate visits from children’s family and friends. They promote safe and positive memories for children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The children do not have school placements. They want to be in school. The manager liaises with placing authorities to explore suitable education provision. Although staff provide structured and informal learning opportunities within the daily routine in the home, children are not benefiting from the educational and social aspects of being in school.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has responded to meet all requirements from the full inspection. He provides good oversight of the care children receive. The manager cascades updated guidance for staff, for example in managing serious events and allegations. Staff welcome supervision and team meetings as opportunities for learning and improving their practice. Staff feel personally and professionally supported by the manager and senior management team.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Following an allegation made by a child, the manager convened a practice development meeting with the physical intervention trainer. Staff have implemented learning from both this meeting and a shortfall identified at the full inspection. When there is an incident, staff record a detailed account of the event. Staff use their relationship and knowledge of the child to help the child regulate their emotions. On rare occasions when staff have physically intervened to manage a child’s behaviour and keep them safe, the manager ensures that the child and staff are debriefed Inspection report for children’s home: SC462591 3 within required timescales. He reviews the appropriateness and effectiveness of the measure, and the child speaks to someone who is independent from the incident.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A psychologist provides weekly consultation to the home. She guides staff to nurture children while providing boundaries to keep children and themselves safe. Children receive positive reinforcement for appropriate behaviour. One child has difficulty settling in the evening. He responds well now to his incentives and routine. He trusts staff and enjoys the time he spends with his key worker. There has been a reduction in incidents for this child.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has a development plan for the home. He used the time when children were not living in the home to refurbish bedrooms and the lounge. The house is now homely and welcoming for children. Both children proudly state that they love their bedrooms.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Social workers are pleased with the progress their children are making within a relatively short time. They receive update reports and describe staff as proactive in ensuring that they have all the information required to care for the children. One social worker described the children’s home as exceptional. Inspection report for children’s home: SC462591 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/10/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 25/06/2019 Full Outstanding 17/07/2018 Full Outstanding 29/08/2017 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home: SC462591 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure they work closely with and, where necessary, challenge the placing authority so that children are supported and enabled to resume full-time education as soon as possible. (‘Guide to the children’s home regulations, including the quality standards’, page 28, paragraph 5.15)

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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: SC462591 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3 Victoria Street, Greetland, Halifax HX4 8DF

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Inspector

Joanna Warburton, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC462591 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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