Children's home run by Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629335 1 Registered provider: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered in March 2021 and is owned by a local authority. It provides care for up to two children with social, emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

One child is currently living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager resigned in December 2021 and a new manager is in the process of registering with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

The visit was carried out to monitor the compliance notices that Ofsted issued following a monitoring visit on 11 January 2022. At that time, the inspector found serious concerns in relation to the child’s welfare and safety, and the leadership and management of the home. Ofsted issued two compliance notices.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit included the review of documents and discussions with the manager, deputy manager, the child, staff and other relevant people.

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This monitoring visit

The compliance notice issued regarding the protection of children, required the provider to ensure that staff are able to identify risks to children’s safety and take effective action to manage and reduce these. Staff told the inspector that they now have sufficient time to read updates, risk assessments and care plans prior to their shift. Records also demonstrate that communication between staff has improved. This helps to better protect the child from harm.

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This monitoring visit

The child has well-documented and highly individualised risk assessments and care management plans to meet her needs. All plans and records are now updated regularly and reflect the child’s changing needs and progress. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629335 2 Improvements have been made to the staffing arrangements at the home. The provider has taken steps to recruit staff to the vacant positions. There has also been a significant reduction in the use of agency staff since January 2022. This helps to ensure that the child receives consistent care.

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This monitoring visit

Staff are now better supported in their role and benefit from reflective supervision sessions that guide their practice. Furthermore, the provider has improved induction plans for agency staff. This ensures that these staff are aware of the expectations of the role and the needs of the child.

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This monitoring visit

The manager and deputy manager are no longer required to work shifts in the home. This helps to ensure that they have the necessary time to lead, manage and monitor the home effectively. Improvements have been made to the manager’s monitoring systems, with additional checks and audits undertaken on a weekly basis. This has helped to secure an improvement to the overall quality of the service.

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This monitoring visit

In summary, Ofsted is satisfied that steps have been taken to address the shortfalls found at the last inspection. Consequently, both compliance notices have been met by the provider. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629335 3

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 20/07/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629335 4

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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: 2629335 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE

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Inspector

Ceri Evans, social care inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629335 6 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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Inspector

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