Children's Home run by HAVEN CARE GROUP LIMITED in Derby

Inspection report for children's home: 1247144 1 Registered provider: Haven Care Group Ltd Interim inspection 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. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to four children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Due to COVID-19, at the request of the Secretary of State, we suspended all routine inspections of social care providers carried out under the social care common inspection framework (SCCIF) on 17 March 2020. We returned to routine SCCIF inspections on 12 April 2021.

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Inspection date: 17 February 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 17 February 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 1247144 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

The registered manager has been in post since August 2021. The responsible individual and the deputy manager support the operation of the home. As a management team they have identified effectively the strengths in the home and the areas that need further improvement. They have put plans in place to drive these improvements forward. This is because they understand the importance for children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Several statutory requirements and recommendations were set at the home’s last inspection. The manager has taken steps to address each of the shortfalls. Effective systems are now in place to monitor the quality of care provided to children. The management team has good oversight of the home and undertakes checks of the relevant records and documents. They also attend daily meetings with the staff and identify what has worked well and where things could be improved. As a result, children’s plans are put into practice and this drives improvement forward and helps children to make progress.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children attend education. They have good attendance and make positive progress. Strong professional r elationships between care and school staff help to break down barriers to learning. As a result, children are motivated and engage with education.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Training is focused and effective. Staff are provided with mandatory training which is completed within the required timescales. Induction for new staff is strong and thorough. This is monitored by the manager. However, the team would benefit from further training in therapeutic approaches.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager is conscientious and provides staff with the guidance, support and oversight they need. The manager has developed a strong workforce development plan. The staff attend and benefit from regular team meetings. These meetings enable the team to coordinate their day-to-day care practice. Staff benefit from regular professional supervision. This provides them with an opportunity to develop and reflect on their own practice. As a result, consistency of care to children has improved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children’s records are detailed and of a good standard. They are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Staff know how to help children achieve their aims and make the progress required with their plans. Children are more settled and incidents are reducing. Because of this, children make good and steady progress. Inspection report for children's home: 1247144 3 The manager and staff understand the risks to and from children. Risk assessments are clear. They provide staff with strategies to minimise risk. The manager recognises the importance of making sure that all assessments are reviewed regularly to maintain consistency in practice. This means staff can take effective action to keep children safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The recruitment of new staff is managed well by the manager. The principles of safe recruitment are followed. There is a robust vetting system in place. This reduces the risk of unsuitable adults working in the home. This supports keeping children safe. Inspection report for children's home: 1247144 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/06/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 31/10/2019 Interim Declined in effectiveness 03/09/2019 Full Good 22/01/2019 Interim Declined in effectiveness Inspection report for children's home: 1247144 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 for children's home: 1247144 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Haven Care Group Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 6 Barberry Court, Parkway, Centrum One Hundred, Burton-on-Trent DE14 2UE

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Inspector

Thirza Smith, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 1247144 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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