Children's Home run by Green Harvest Capital Consulting Ltd in Thurrock

Inspection report children’s home: 2637805 1 Registered provider: Green Harvest Capital Consulting Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for up to four children with traumatic backgrounds who have linked social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted when the home opened in June 2021.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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requires improvement to be good

How well children and young people are helped and protected requires improvement to be good

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requires improvement to be good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers requires improvement to be good

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requires improvement to be good

The children’s home is not yet delivering good help and care for children and young people. However, there are no serious or widespread failures that result in their welfare not being safeguarded or promoted.

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requires improvement to be good

Date of last inspection: 14 December 2021

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requires improvement to be good

Overall judgement at last inspection: inadequate

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requires improvement to be good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: 2637805 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/12/2021 Full Inadequate Inspection report children’s home: 2637805 3

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improvement to be good

The full inspection in December 2021 resulted in a judgement of inadequate overall. Following this inspection, Ofsted served one compliance notice in respect of the help and protection of children. A restriction of accommodation was also served. In January 2022, a monitoring visit took place to monitor the steps in the compliance notice and the restriction of accommodation. The management team had met the steps in the compliance notice and complied with the restriction of accommodation.

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improvement to be good

This inspection has taken place without any children living at the home. There have been no children at the home since January 2022. Therefore, the evidence gathered relates to staff knowledge, rather than actual practice. There is no tangible evidence to demonstrate how staff have responded to matters that support children’s well- being and keep them safe. It is not possible to assess the children’s experiences or the staff’s care practices. Therefore, the inspection outcomes are largely based on observation, discussions and procedures.

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improvement to be good

The house is well maintained, clean, tidy and presentable. It provides a homely welcome feel and is ready to accept new children.

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improvement to be good

At the full inspection in December 2021, a shortfall was identified regarding managerial monitoring. A recommendation was made requiring the responsible individual to review records of incidents to better effect. This has been addressed. There have been no missing-from-care incidents, safeguarding concerns or physical interventions. Despite this, the management team has a very clear understanding of the factors that would indicate concern, and the review criteria is comprehensive.

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improvement to be good

There has been a purposeful emphasis on improving the staff’s skill set and understanding of safeguarding. There is an increased understanding of the staff’s training needs. Managers test the staff’s understanding of safeguarding in supervision sessions and through safeguarding tests devised by the responsible individual.

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improvement to be good

A recommendation relating to safer recruitment practice has been met. The safer recruitment policy has been updated to include the procedure for overseas checks on new staff. The management team has greater clarity regarding safer recruitment. Safer recruitment checks are now undertaken with a more comprehensive approach. This reduces the likelihood of unsuitable persons working at the home.

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improvement to be good

The location risk assessment covers specific risks in the neighbouring area. The management team has engaged effectively with the police to gather information to Inspection report children’s home: 2637805 4 inform the location risk assessment. Working collaboratively with other professionals improves the safeguards for children.

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good

The responsible individual and registered manager have made a concerted effort to address the previous shortfalls and drive improvement. They have learned from the inspection in December 2021 and are keen to provide improved standards of care.

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good

The management team has devised a new induction plan which is detailed and supports staff’s professional development. The management team has instructed all staff members, irrelevant of length of service, to complete the induction programme. Induction activities are thorough and are used to good effect. This supports staff in their work and allows them to build confidence in their working practices.

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good

The management team has a clear intention to ensure that children are welcomed into a home that has confident, trained staff. As a result, the management team is in no rush to accept children into the home.

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good

Staff recognise the positive changes since the inadequate judgement. Staff’s understanding of safeguarding has improved. There is a good level of self-reflection in supervision that encourages staff to learn from the previous shortfalls.

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good

Team meetings are a good source of support and guidance for staff. The manager delivers clear instructions and expectations regarding the plans for improvement.

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good

The requirement relating to the review and revision of the statement of purpose has been addressed. Errors have been rectified and the staff’s qualifications and experience now feature in the document.

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good

A manager has been appointed to work alongside the registered manager. The manager has undertaken a good-quality review of practice. She has made several changes to improve staff practice. Internal monitoring has improved and there is a clear emphasis on providing improved standards of care to children. These improvements, when embedded, will create positive change. Inspection report children’s home: 2637805 5

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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 children’s home: 2637805 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Green Harvest Capital Consulting Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 30 Yoden Way, Peterlee SR8 1AL

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Inspector

Lianne Bradford, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: 2637805 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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