Children's Home run by Blue Mountain Homes Ltd in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC475335 1 SC475335 Registered provider: Blue Mountain Homes

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately owned. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to four children with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is led by a registered manager.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit was undertaken to monitor the safety and welfare of children living in the home following the death of a child. This is currently under investigation by the appropriate authorities. These investigations are not yet concluded. At the time of the visit, there was also a complaint open with Ofsted about the home.

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This monitoring visit

This monitoring visit did not raise concerns about the safety of children at the time of the visit.

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This monitoring visit

Children are receiving very good care from a team who are attuned to their individual needs. Children are being well supported to cope with their grief and loss. The manager and staff have ensured that children’s routines have been maintained when possible. Children are receiving ongoing emotional support from staff and specialist support from bereavement services is being arranged. This will help children to grieve in healthy ways.

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This monitoring visit

The manager and staff have shown enormous commitment to children throughout these tragic circumstances. Staff are working tirelessly to always prioritise the children. Whenever children need reassurance, there is always someone available to comfort them. Leaders ensure that the manager and staff receive very good practical and emotional support. This helps to maintain their resilience and remain focused on the needs of children at a time when they are particularly vulnerable. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC475335 2 Leaders and managers have made changes to the physical environment of the home. This was in response to children’s requests to do so. There is a new kitchen and several rooms have been redecorated to a high standard. This has helped children to feel positive again about being in the home.

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This monitoring visit

The manager and staff work hard to understand and manage risks posed to and from children. They implement proportionate measures to manage identified risks and vulnerabilities. The manager communicates regularly with involved agencies, making sure there is mutual information-sharing about new and emerging risks. She accesses specialist services for children when she believes that this will help to reduce risks further. As a result, care planning and risk management is relevant and maintains impetus.

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This monitoring visit

The home is held in high regard by external agencies and children’s families. Parents and professionals are confident that children are safe and well cared for. Professionals say that the manager and staff provide excellent support to children and respond well to their individual needs. Parents describe the staff as ‘brilliant’ and praise them for the way they care for their children. These effective working relationships contribute to the ongoing security and stability children need. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC475335 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

24/01/2022 Full Outstanding 18/12/2019 Full Good 19/09/2018 Interim Improved effectiveness 04/04/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC475335 4

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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: SC475335 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Blue Mountain Homes

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Flat 17, Leeland Mansions, Leeland Road, London W13 9HE

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Pradeep Manaktala

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Inspector

Laura Walker, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: SC475335 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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