Children's home run by The Place Young People’s Company

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2484055 1 Registered provider: The Place Young People’s Company Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately owned children’s home that can provide care for up to four children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this monitoring visit was to assess the suitability of the home to start operating again following a period of temporary closure.

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This monitoring visit

This home was initially registered in August 2018. The provider paused its operations in May 2020. This was following a difficult time in this home and within the wider organisation. Staff and managers were redeployed to other homes and a significant number of staff left the organisation.

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This monitoring visit

A new leadership team has taken over the organisation. They have decided, following a period of extensive refurbishment and development, to resume admitting children. The home has been renovated and refurbished to a very high standard. This will provide children with a home that they can be proud to live in and enjoy.

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This monitoring visit

The manager is registered and she has considerable experience of managing children’s homes. She is working towards completing the appropriate management qualification. A new staff team has been recruited. The staff are gaining experience by working in other homes within the organisation. They are also undertaking the training required to provide them with the knowledge and skills to care for children safely.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have reviewed and updated the policies and procedures that guide care practice for staff and managers. The updated policies and procedures are comprehensive and detailed. Likewise, the statement of purpose provides accurate information about the aims and objectives of the home. It provides children, families Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2484055 2 and professionals with clarity about what they can expect for children living at this home.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has carried out a detailed location risk assessment, given the rural nature of the setting. This assessment will support the staff in keeping children safe in the area and will be helpful if children leave the home without permission. The manager also understands the importance of having up-to-date assessments covering all aspects of health and safety. Consequently, children and staff will be provided with a safe and secure environment.

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This monitoring visit

Leaders and managers have completely overhauled this home. It is now a relaxed and comfortable setting that is prepared to provide good, safe care to children. This home is now ready to commence caring for children.

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children's home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2484055 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: The Place Young People’s Company Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 2 Lymevale Court, Lyme Drive, Parklands, Stoke- on-Trent ST4 6NW

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Inspector

Phillip Morris, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 2484055 4 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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