Children's home run by Halliwell Homes Limited in Staffordshire Moorlands

Inspection report for children's home: 1229534 1 Registered provider: Halliwell Homes Limited Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a private children’s home that provides care for up to eight children. The home’s statement of purpose states that children living in this home may have a range of social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The previous manager left their role in September 2021. The new manager registered with Ofsted in December 2021. She is appropriately experienced and qualified to manage a children’s home.

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Inspection date: 28 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 28 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 1229534 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 manager has been in post since September 2021. She has made some significant improvements to the operation of the home and the quality of care provided to children. At the previous inspection, five requirements were made, and they have all been met. The manager has recruited new staff to ensure that there is a full core staff team in place, and she has established a stronger senior team. Consequently, the staff team has stabilised, and staff morale has improved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children and staff recognise the improvements that have been made since the change in managers. The staff team is proud of the children and the progress they make. Children are happier in their home. They have improved relationships with the staff and talk about them fondly.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children have improved their relationships with each other. They appear relaxed and settled together as a group. Children engage in regular workshops and key-work sessions relating to anti-bullying. The sessions are pitched at children’s different age groups and levels of understanding to ensure that they are effective.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children now have up-to-date placing authority care plans on file. Children’s placement plans are personalised to their individual needs. They reflect the aims and objectives requested by the placing authorities and are reviewed regularly to assess children’s progress. This ensures that the staff team is working in accordance with children’s current plans.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team has improved their monitoring of children’s health needs. Children’s health records provide staff with detailed guidance on the internal and external support that children require to maintain good health. Staff educate children about healthy eating and food choices through interactive workshops. An in-house nutritionist works closely with the staff team to ensure that children are encouraged to follow healthy diets and lifestyles.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, the use of restraint has significantly reduced. This is because the staff now work together consistently and help children to feel settled. Records are clear and accurate. The manager’s evaluation of restraint records is reflective. She uses feedback from debriefs to identify when children are struggling and adjusts structures, incentives and strategies to support their positive behaviour.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The management of allegations is transparent, and they are appropriately responded to, including notifying relevant professionals without delay. Thorough investigations are implemented to safeguard both children and staff. Inspection report for children's home: 1229534 3 Incidents of children going missing from the home have significantly reduced since last summer. Children make safer choices and recognise the importance of staff knowing their whereabouts.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children’s bathrooms have not yet been refurbished and feel institutionalised. This was a recommendation at the last inspection and so this has been escalated to a requirement. In addition to this, some carpets in children’s bedrooms and hallways require replacing. The general home environment requires some improvements to the décor to make it feel more homely. Inspection report for children's home: 1229534 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

13/04/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 06/08/2019 Full Good 30/10/2018 Full Good 03/07/2018 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children's home: 1229534 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed and furnished so as to—

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Requirement Due date

enable each child to participate in the daily life of the home. (Regulation 6 (2)(c)(i)(ii)) 1 June 2022

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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: 1229534 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Halliwell Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Pearce House, 80 Cawdor Street, Eccles M30 0QF

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Inspector

Cheryl Field, Social Care Inspector Louise Redfern, Regulatory Inspection Manager Inspection report for children's home: 1229534 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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