Children's home run by New Forest Care Limited in New Forest

Inspection report children's home: SC480502 1 SC480502

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Registered provider: New Forest Care Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

The home provides care for up to four children aged up to 18 years old. The home is operated by a private organisation. According to the statement of purpose, the home caters for children who have complex emotional, behavioural and educational difficulties (social and emotional difficulties).

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Information about this children's home

There has been no registered manager since November 2021.

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Inspection date: 19 January 2022

Date of last inspection: 1 September 2021

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Inspection date: 19 January 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 19 January 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children's home: SC480502 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 sustained effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, the registered manager has resigned. A new manager has been appointed. However, he has not yet applied to be registered with Ofsted. Consequently, his suitability remains untested by the regulator.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The children are making progress. Potentially harmful and risky behaviours are less frequent and the children are enjoying new experiences, such as go-karting and work experience on a farm. Education is promoted by the staff, and the children are all engaged in learning through a variety of means, with activities including animal care and learning self-care skills. As a result, the children are supported to develop their own identities and resilience.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Well-thought-out plans have resulted in positive experiences for children arriving at and leaving the home. Two children have moved into the home from another home within the organisation. These children have settled in well. Another child has experienced a supportedand planned move to a semi-independent setting.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The children are focused on the staff’s use of incentives. They are clear about how to earn their favourite activities and have been participating in local go-karting races as a reward. The staff have encouraged each child to have a special interest. As a result, the number of negative incidents have decreased as the children have a positive focus that benefits them.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

When incidents have occurred, the staff demonstrate professional curiosity by reflecting on their practice. In one example, a meeting was held with a neighbouring farm, which resulted in some avoidable hazards being moved. This is a good example of reducing risk to the children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

During the notice period of the previous registered manager, the responsible individual worked at the home to re-establish a child-focused culture. The new manager is supported by some experienced staff who have come to work in this home from other parts of the organisation. These staff have pulled together as a team and worked to address the previous shortfalls highlighted at the full inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managerial monitoring is not fully embedded. The new manager has not had the opportunity to complete a reflective review of the service. Furthermore, the independent visitor’s reports continue to lack focus on the views of the children and other key stakeholders. The two requirements relating to these areas are repeated. Inspection report children's home: SC480502 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

01/09/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 11/02/2020 Full Outstanding 12/03/2019 Full Outstanding 07/03/2018 Full Outstanding Inspection report children's home: SC480502 4

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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 registered person must ensure that an independent person visits the children’s home at least once each month.

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Requirement Due date

When the independent person is carrying out a visit, the registered person must help the independent person—

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Requirement Due date

if they consent, to interview in private such of the children, their parents, relatives and persons working at the home as the independent person requires. (Regulation 44 (1) (2)(a))

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, the independent person must regularly speak to the staff and children living at the home. 24 April 2022

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must complete a review of the quality of care provided for children ("a quality of care review") at least once every 6 months.

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Requirement Due date

In order to complete a quality of care review the registered person must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating—

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Requirement Due date

the quality of care provided for children;

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Requirement Due date

the feedback and opinions of children about the children’s home, its facilities and the quality of care they receive in it; and

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Requirement Due date

any actions that the registered person considers necessary in order to improve or maintain the quality of care provided for children. (Regulation 45 (1) (2)(a)(b)(c))

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, ensure that the language used in the report is of a professional standard and that the views of children, parents and professionals are included. 24 April 2022 Inspection report children's home: SC480502 5

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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 children's home: SC480502 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: New Forest Care Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: West Shore House, West Street, Hythe, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 6AA

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Inspector

Sarah Olliver, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: SC480502 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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