Children's home run by Carehome Limited in Liverpool

Inspection report for children’s home: SC044276 1 SC044276 Registered provider: Carehome 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 supports children with emotional and social difficulties. It provides care for up to four children in the main house. Additionally, a satellite house provides care for up to two children.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2013.

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Inspection date: 25 March 2022

Date of last inspection: 1 December 2021

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Inspection date: 25 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 25 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC044276 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.

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children and young people since the most recent 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 manager and staff have addressed the shortfalls found at the last inspection and improved the quality of children’s care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children are living in a nurturing home environment. They feel safe and have a sense of belonging. Staff have the skills to develop positive relationships with children. Children talk to staff if they are upset or unhappy. They know that staff will always try to help them. The children’s guide provides children with information about their rights and the people they can go to if they want to make a complaint.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff know children extremely well and are committed to helping them. Staff provide children with good-quality care that is meeting children’s individual needs and is helping them to make progress. Children are taking part in education, maintaining relationships with important people in their lives and learning to express and manage their feelings safely.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff help children to take part in activities that they enjoy. They make sure that the children can develop their interests and talents and learn new skills, including gymnastics, dancing, singing and swimming. This is developing children’s self- esteem, confidence and social skills and improving their emotional well-being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff work with social workers, parents, teachers and health professionals to make sure that children’s plans are followed and meet their needs. Staff have supported a child to return to live permanently with their parents.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff protect children from harm. They have the skills to identify the signs that the child may be at risk. They know what to do if they are concerned about the child’s safety. Staff understand and follow safeguarding procedures and the plans for keeping children safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff provide children with routine and consistent boundaries that help them to feel safe and emotionally secure. Staff understand the impact of trauma on children’s experiences and relationships and the factors influencing their actions. Staff are helping children to find ways to let people know how they are feeling and express themselves calmly without showing unwanted behaviour. Consequently, the number of difficult situations resulting in the use of physical intervention has reduced significantly. Inspection report for children’s home: SC044276 3 Effective management oversight makes sure that the way children are supported to manage their feelings is effective and continues to promote children’s safety and welfare. The thorough review of the use of physical intervention has provided opportunities for staff to improve their practice and prevent situations from escalating. Inspection report for children’s home: SC044276 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

01/12/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 24/02/2020 Full Good 14/11/2018 Full Good 22/11/2017 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home: SC044276 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: SC044276 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Hanover Buildings, 11–13 Hanover Street, Liverpool L1 3DN

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christopher Minogue

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Inspector

Nick Veysey, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC044276 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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