Children's home run by Nottinghamshire County Council

Inspection report for children's home: SC044692 1 SC044692 Registered provider: Nottinghamshire County Council Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a local authority and provides care for up to four children who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and/or learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager is suitably experienced and qualified.

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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: none Inspection report for children's home: SC044692 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

There have been several changes to the staff team since the last inspection. Despite these changes, staff and children enjoy strong relationships and speak fondly of one another. Staff speak with pride about the achievements children have made and have high aspirations for each child.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Management monitoring systems are effective. The manager has implemented a number of systems to support him in evaluating staff practice. As a result, the quality of care has improved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has very good relationships with children. Children respect the manager and know that they can turn to him at any time for help and support. The manager has a detailed understanding of each child’s care plan. He advocates strongly on behalf of children to ensure that they have access to the services that they need.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children have access to their records. This ensures that they can comment on or challenge information recorded about them. Children contribute to their care plans, so they understand their own placement objectives and can make informed choices about their lives. Children feel confident to talk about their feelings and emotions to staff. Staff respond well, supporting children to become increasingly emotionally resilient.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Risk management plans identify all known risks and provide detailed guidance to staff on keeping children safe. Risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated as children’s needs develop.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All the requirements and recommendations made at the last inspection have been met. There are no new requirements or recommendations from this visit. Inspection report for children's home: SC044692 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/07/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 18/12/2018 Full Inadequate 08/02/2018 Full Outstanding 21/03/2017 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report for children's home: SC044692 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: SC044692 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Nottinghamshire County Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: County Hall, Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7QP

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Inspector

Zoey Lee, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: SC044692 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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