Children's Home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited in Nottingham

Inspection report for children’s home: 1254745 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to five children with social and emotional difficulties. The registered manager is suitably qualified.

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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 on 17 March 2020.

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Information about this children’s home

We last visited this setting on 20 April 2021 to conduct a full inspection. The report is published on the Ofsted website.

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Inspection date: 24 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 24 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: Ofsted received complaints about the home in July and September 2021. The provider’s response to these complaints was satisfactory and indicated that the matters had been appropriately addressed. Inspection report for children’s home: 1254745 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 last inspection resulted in four requirements and two recommendations being made. They related to the use of physical restraint and the need for improved recording. The staff have developed systems to ensure that debriefs are now recorded. Lessons learned exercises assist the staff in exploring where things could be done differently. This reflective practice enables staff to review their approach in working with the children. It also helps with identifying alternative and more positive behaviour management strategies. Placement matching had also been an issue. This has significantly improved. All shortfalls have been addressed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children are settled and they speak positively about their home and the team caring for them. Children recognise the progress they make. One child described the difference in his behaviour from when he first arrived. He said that this transformation has occurred because staff make him feel valued and cared for. Children are encouraged to have a social conscience and make a difference to their community. One child is due to do a charity skydive despite never having been in an aeroplane. This reflects his recognition that despite any personal issues he may have experienced, there are others in need.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children are enrolled and engaged in education. Some attend alternative provisions that meet their individual interests. Children are supported and encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. One child, who has home tuition, is encouraged to take responsibility for engaging in learning and is encouraged to say why he does not want to engage in a particular session. This approach has improved communication between the child and tutor. These conversations and interactions have improved his levels of attendance and engagement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff describe the managers and leaders as approachable and supportive. Feedback from professionals is positive. They commend the partnership working and the relationships with them as professionals. They also praise the rapport staff have with the children. Inspection report for children’s home: 1254745 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

20/04/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 28/05/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good 12/03/2019 Interim Sustained effectiveness 11/10/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 1254745 4

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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: 1254745 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lumonics House, Valiant Suite Offices, Valley Drive, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 1TQ

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Matthew Earnshaw

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Inspector

Sonia Hay, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 1254745 6 regulates and inspects 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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