Children's home run by Five Rivers Child Care Limited in Wiltshire

Inspection report children’s home: SC059755 1 SC059755 Registered provider: Five Rivers Child Care 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 for up to four children who may have social and emotional difficulties. The home is operated by a national private organisation.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since November 2021.

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Inspection date: 23 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 23 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: SC059755 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 the interim inspection, Ofsted judges that it has improved effectiveness.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection, the interim manager has become the permanent registered manager. The manager has nurtured a warm, homely and welcoming environment. All previous requirements and recommendations are now met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The child enjoys living in the home and talks positively about spending time with their friends and enjoying the garden. Staff support the child to develop a healthy lifestyle. Although access to some food is restricted, this is clearly outlined in plans and supported by professional input.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff understand safeguarding and clearly record concerns. The manager investigated when staff failed to follow a risk assessment and took appropriate action. The one incident when the child went missing from care was handled well. A follow-up conversation with the child explored what normal parenting looks like.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff record incidents well and show that they understand how to follow the behaviour plan to support the child. Records of physical intervention are clear, which supports the manager to review what learning can be taken from incidents. This includes evaluation of what staff can do differently.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The child’s plan contains clear details about how to support the child. It includes their views for the future. Plans are up to date and reviewed regularly. Discussions about plans take place during team meetings, which means that staff know when there are changes. The child’s views are sought and considered during team meetings.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Supervision records show that detailed, reflective discussions take place. The quality of supervision is consistent across different supervisors. Staff training is up to date and relevant to their role. Training identified as incomplete at the last inspection has now been completed. Inspection report children’s home: SC059755 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

06/05/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 03/12/2019 Full Good 22/01/2019 Interim Sustained effectiveness 15/08/2018 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: SC059755 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 children’s home: SC059755 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Five Rivers Child Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 47 Bedwin Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP1 3UT

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Inspector

Clare Nixson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC059755 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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