Children's Home run by Invigor Adolescent Care Limited in Manchester

Inspection report for children’s home: 2605180 1 Registered provider: Invigor Adolescent Care Limited 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 private company. It provides care for up to three children who may have emotional and/or behavioural needs. The organisation offers therapeutic support for children from an external consultant.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered with Ofsted in December 2020.

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Inspection date: 30 March 2022

Date of last inspection: 22 November 2021

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Inspection date: 30 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 30 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2605180 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 home is led by an experienced manager who registered with Ofsted in December 2020. One child spoke with the inspector on this inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, one child has moved into the home and one child has left. Good transition plans show how each child has been supported with their move. The manager ensured that the staff could meet the children’s needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two children are currently receiving education within the home. The children attend and engage in their education well. This is measurable progress given that the children have been out of education for some time. The manager has worked closely with the virtual head for education to secure school placements for the children. One child has a named school and is waiting for a start date. Another school has declined to take a child, without an explanation. This has been challenged by the manager, the responsible individual and the virtual head. Another two schools have been identified in case their challenge is not successful.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been a significant improvement in the children’s health. One child has fully engaged in eating healthily, having more exercise and learning about nutritional value. As a result, he has lost weight and is much fitter. The child said, ‘The opportunities that I have here have made this possible. I am so thankful to the staff and I am proud of myself.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Direct-work sessions with children are held frequently and are of good quality. Staff use external resources to provide children with clear and relevant information. Sessions also strive to ascertain the child’s understanding of their individual needs and risks. This helps them to understand and manage their own behaviours and needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A child said that they feel safe living at the home. They said that they are able to talk to all staff about any concerns or worries that they may have. Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and take appropriate action after any incidents involving children’s welfare and safety.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children have benefited from a decline in risk-taking behaviour. Assessments consider children’s unsafe and risk-taking behaviours and are thorough and individualised to the child. Triggers, strategies and actions for staff to take for unsafe behaviours are clearly documented and considered. They are regularly updated. Children contribute to these documents and complete topics around being safe. Therefore, staff can assess the children’s understanding of risks and complete more Inspection report for children’s home: 2605180 3 in-depth work when necessary. This supports effective risk-management and increases children’s safety.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff are aware of the children’s plans and make child-centred decisions to support their plans. They regularly advocate for children and often challenge other agencies to make sure that children receive the best care and support, which has had a positive outcome on children’s health and educational needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, the home has received no complaints and there has been no use of restraint. The number of incidents of children going missing from home have significantly reduced. The number of significant incidents requiring notification to Ofsted have also reduced. These notifications have been sent in a timely way to Ofsted, supporting the regulator to have effective oversight of the provider.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Effective staffing arrangements ensure that there are enough suitable, experienced and qualified staff available to meet the children’s needs. Staff work together well, and the day-to-day care of the children provides them with good levels of support. Staff receive regular training, supervision and appraisals. Clear plans are in place for future training and development of the staff team. This means that staff are encouraged to continually develop their practice, skills and knowledge and that they feel well supported and confident in their roles.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff work proactively and positively with professionals and parents. Collaborative working results in the children receiving the best possible care to meet their individual needs. One child said, ‘I love living here. Staff are great. I can talk to anyone. I am doing really well.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the home. He makes effective use of both external and internal monitoring to ensure that good standards of care practice are maintained.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has met all the requirements and recommendations made at the last inspection, and none have been made following this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2605180 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/11/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 2605180 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: 2605180 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Invigor Adolescent Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Warren Bruce Court, Warren Bruce Road, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1LB

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Inspector

Pam Nuckley, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2605180 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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