Children's Home run by New Start in Knowsley

Inspection report for children’s home: SC471289 1 SC471289 Registered provider: New Start Interim inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is managed by a private company. The home provides care and support for up to four children.

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Information about this children’s home

There is a suitably qualified and experienced registered manager in post.

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Inspection date: 22 March 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 22 March 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC471289 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

Children say that they feel safe there. Since the last inspection, two children have moved out of the home and one child has moved into the home. Outcomes for some children following the last inspection have not always been positive. However, the registered manager and responsible individual have reflected on the ethos of the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The most recent placements have been in line with this ethos. As a result, risks for children are reducing and children’s outcomes are improving. For example, incidents of missing from home have reduced and educational attendance for children has increased.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A number of requirements were made at the last inspection. This inspection showed that the quality of recordings at the home is now improved. Arrangements for visits to the home in line with regulation 44 have also been reviewed. Medications are now stored safely, and the administration of medication is well recorded. A new manager is in post who has a clear ethos about the home and is sharing this with staff. Risks for children have reduced, and key-worker reports now reflect the views of children.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No requirements were raised as a result of this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: SC471289 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/07/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 18/06/2019 Full Good 12/12/2018 Interim Not judged 19/04/2017 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC471289 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: SC471289 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 179 Townsend Lane, Clubmoor, Liverpool L13 9DY

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Inspector

Julia Toller, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC471289 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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