Children's Home run by Compass Children‟s Homes Limited in Kent

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629861 1 Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is privately owned. It was newly registered on 13 August 2021. Staff provide care and accommodation for up to four children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered with Ofsted on 13 August 2021.

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This monitoring visit

The visit was to monitor progress against the requirements made at the last full inspection, and to assess the current management arrangements and oversight.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager has given notice to resign his registration with Ofsted, and the interim arrangements in place at the previous inspection continue. The current interim manager is in the process of completing her application to Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

There has been a robust response from leaders and managers to the requirements set at the last full inspection and they have all been met. Leaders and managers have devised a comprehensive action plan to improve practice, and all actions are either completed or in the progress of being so. There is a clear focus on the development safeguarding practice and ensuring that staff demonstrate professional curiosity at all times.

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This monitoring visit

Lessons learned from previous incidents have been a focus for staff meetings, and all staff are now clear of the importance of whistle-blowing and their responsibility to report concerns. Leaders have completed a safeguarding competency assessment for all staff. This is a thorough assessment affording staff the opportunity to demonstrate their individual knowledge. This is also tested through focused supervision sessions. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629861 2 Leaders and managers have completed a comprehensive review of all admissions information to ensure that risks are known by all staff. Risk assessments have been reviewed by leaders in the home, and have also been quality assured by senior leaders from within the organisation.

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This monitoring visit

When there has been a significant safeguarding concern, there has been a good response by staff and leaders. Relevant agencies were immediately informed and appropriate referrals were made to external professionals. The child involved was provided with a high level of one-to-one work which was educative and supported them to make safer choices.

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This monitoring visit

The new acting manager has introduced some changes in rules and boundaries. Children are frustrated about how this has been shared with them, and felt that they wanted more opportunity to discuss the changes to help them understand why these changes are necessary.

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This monitoring visit

Children are supported to engage in obtaining Assessed Qualification Awards. This helps them achieve recognised qualifications in areas such as group living, risk relating to the use of social media, and using the internet safely.

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This monitoring visit

Children attend a variety of clubs and activities that are arranged by staff. This allows them to meet other children outside of the home and school. Children spoken to were clear about how much this benefits them and that staff always speak to them about what they would like to do. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629861 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/03/2022 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629861 4

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that children are consulted regularly on their views about the home’s care, to inform and support continued improvement in the quality of care provided. Due consideration should be given to the child’s cognitive ability in the development and implementation of any consultation processes. Children should be able to see the results of their views being listened to and acted upon. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 22, paragraph 4.11)

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629861 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3 Rayns Way, Syston, Leicester LE7 1PF

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Inspector

Mark Newington, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2629861 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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