Children's Home run by Hexagon Care Services Limited in Blackpool

Inspection report for children’s home: SC480704 1 SC480704 Registered provider: Hexagon Care Services Ltd Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned by a private provider. It provides care for up to five children who are unable to live at home due to social and emotional difficulties.

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Inspection date: 16 March 2022

Date of last inspection: 12 October 2021

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Inspection date: 16 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 16 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC480704 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

Since the last inspection two children have moved in and out of the home. Planning for all children is child centred and in line with their individual care needs. Children had the opportunity to visit their new home before they moved in and had the opportunity to spend time with children and staff to inform their decision-making. Managers are clear about the importance of children being involved in decisions in their lives from their starting point.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children took part in the inspection process. They talked about their views and experiences of what it is like to live in their home and the care and support that they receive. For some children this has been their stable home for several years. The atmosphere in the home was warm and full of laughter and children were clearly settled and comfortable with the adults caring for them. Children said, ‘This is my home and I would not want to live anywhere else’ and ‘The staff are family and I know they care.’ Children new to the home said, ‘I am really happy and I have already been to visit my new school and done loads of activities. I have my own bedroom and get asked if I need anything and I have been to the beach for the first time.’ Children are proud to show inspectors their bedrooms and their home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers and staff talked passionately about the children. They are committed to ensuring that children have the best opportunities to develop and grow. They actively promote family time, education and seek new and fun activities for children to try.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children have made significant progress in their education and learning. Children who have recently moved into the home have already visited their new school and plans are in place for transitions into school. Managers and staff understand the importance of education and learning and have high aspirations for children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers and staff have spent time reviewing and updating records in the home. Placement plans, risk-management plans and risk assessments are detailed and include goals for children to work towards and these are reviewed and updated as required. The plans identify the progress that children make and any risks that children may face. The plans are clear and show the progress and experiences of children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Safer recruitment processes have improved. The registered manager and deputy manager have attended training on safe recruitment. Although no new staff are working in the home, the new processes in place will ensure that only suitable adults care for children. Inspection report for children’s home: SC480704 3 There is a stable and consistent staff team working in the home. Staff understand their roles and feel confident in meeting the children’s needs and managing their risks. Staff benefit from a varied training programme. The staff team have a wide range of skills. Managers ensure that those skills are recognised and put to best use.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Managers and leaders promote good multi-agency working to support children. Effective relationships with schools, health providers and social care help to provide consistency in children’s holistic care. The registered manager challenges local authorities when relevant plans are not provided.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has developed a more robust system for monitoring and reviewing all care practices and records including physical interventions, sanctions and medication. Records are clear and evaluated in a timely way. Inspection report for children’s home: SC480704 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/10/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 13/11/2019 Full Good 22/01/2019 Full Good 20/12/2017 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home: SC480704 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: SC480704 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Hexagon Care Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 1 Tustin Court, Riversway, Preston, Lancashire PR2 2YQ

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Inspectors

Michelle Edge, Social Care Inspection Manager Elaine Allison, Social Care Inspection Manager Inspection report for children’s home: SC480704 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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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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