Children's Home run by Parkview Care (Broadstairs) Limited in Cambridgeshire

Inspection report for children's home: 1274846 1 Registered provider: Parkview Care (Broadstairs) Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home looks after up to six children aged between eight and 17 years, with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager left the home in September 2021.

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Inspection date: 1 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 1 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 1274846 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 had improved effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has met the three requirements and two recommendations that were raised at the last inspection. As a result, staff’s understanding of risk has developed, which has improved the quality of care that the children receive.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two children were living at the home at the time of the inspection. For both children, the moves to the home were well planned and met the children’s needs. This has helped them to feel comfortable and happy at the home, resulting in both children making positive relationships with staff and feeling listened to.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Three children have moved on from the home since August 2021. Two of the children moved on due to requiring alternative care. Due to the moves being immediate, the children did not have the opportunity to move on in a planned way. However, staff supported the children appropriately, which provided them with consistency during their moves.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One of the children moved into the home for a short time due to family illness. The child’s move to and from the home was well planned and managed, which resulted in positive experiences and outcomes for him.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been one incident of physical intervention at the home since the last inspection. There have not been any incidents of bullying, complaints or allegations at the home since the last inspection. Incidents of children going missing from home are identified as a risk for both children. However, neither child has gone missing from home since they moved there. Both children said that they feel comfortable, happy and safe at the home and that they can speak with staff about how they are feeling.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are committed to supporting the children to improve their emotional well-being and have worked closely with professionals to achieve this. For example, mental health services have been identified for a child at her request. This has resulted in the child receiving expert support to help her improve her emotional well-being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers have identified a research-based theory on the link between adverse childhood experiences and their long-term effects. This research has been introduced to staff to develop their understanding of how to support children to overcome challenges to encourage positive outcomes.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have been proactive in liaising with professionals such as the police and social workers. This has resulted in risk assessments having relevant information and clear Inspection report for children's home: 1274846 3 strategies for staff. Staff understand these strategies and how to apply them effectively.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A social worker said that he is pleased with the care that his child is receiving and the progress that she has made. Progress includes her not going missing from home, her relationship with her parent improving and her increasing involvement in her education plan. The social worker spoke positively about the consistency of the staff and how this has supported the child to make progress.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers have improved their systems to ensure that staff are familiar with the home’s policies. Staff have developed their reporting and recording skills. The home’s recording system is now being used more effectively. This has resulted in identified needs and risks for the children being linked to their care plans and risk assessments. The manager has regular oversight of these records to ensure that documents are updated when necessary. Consequently, current information is available to staff, which enables them to care for the children effectively.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers have been proactive in identifying staff’s learning needs and providing them with relevant training. Staff spoke about completing training in online safety and managing exploitation and county lines. This has resulted in staff developing their understanding to better manage the risks that the children may face.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have completed training to help children develop their personal safety skills and make informed choices. This has resulted in the children making positive choices. For example, one child is now engaging in education, and one child is progressing towards moving to a home that is closer to her family. Inspection report for children's home: 1274846 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/08/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 11/02/2020 Interim Sustained effectiveness 01/07/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 14/11/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children's home: 1274846 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: 1274846 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Parkview Care (Broadstairs) Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Brentano Suite, Solar House, 915 High Road, North Finchley, London N12 8QJ

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Inspector

Laraine Edmondson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 1274846 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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