Children's Home run by First 4 Care Limited in Doncaster

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390293 1 SC390293 Registered provider: First 4 Care Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned and run children’s home provides care and accommodation for up to three children aged between six and 18 years old. One child was living at the home at the time of the visit.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager is currently not in work. The deputy manager is undertaking the day-to-day running of the home and has applied to register with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

Following concerns raised with Ofsted about this provider, a monitoring visit took place on 30 May 2022. Compliance notices under regulations 32 and 37 were issued. A notice restricting accommodation at the home was also issued. A notice of decision to cancel the home’s registration has also been issued separately to this monitoring visit.

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This monitoring visit

A further monitoring visit took place on 20 July 2022 and both compliance notices under regulations 32 and 37 were found to be met. However, further shortfalls were identified and a new compliance notice under regulation 12 was issued.

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This monitoring visit

At this monitoring visit, the compliance notice under regulation 12 was found to be met. The provider is continuing to comply with the notice restricting accommodation, one child has moved from the home and no further children have moved in.

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This monitoring visit

The provider and deputy manager have taken steps to revise risk assessments and care plans, making them easier to follow and less cumbersome to read. Current and emerging risks are identified, and staff are clear on what actions they need to follow to manage and reduce risk. There is still further work to be done; however, children are being kept safe and their needs are fully known by staff. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390293 2 The new responsible individual has started to embed systems and update policies and procedures to address the organisational failings. Staff have refamiliarised themselves with the whistle-blowing policy and all staff have signed a personal relationships code of conduct contract. Managers across the organisation have clearly defined duties and responsibilities and report directly to the responsible individual on a weekly basis as part of the quality assurance process.

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This monitoring visit

Staff are receiving regular practice-related and reflective supervision. Supervision notes are accurately recorded, and any areas of concern are immediately addressed. The induction of new staff is tailored to aid learning and development to better understand the complexities of the role. Staff say that they feel supported and valued.

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This monitoring visit

All staff have undergone refresher training in the administration of medication, first aid and safeguarding. In addition, staff are due to complete Makaton and advanced autistic spectrum disorder training. This training will better equip staff to meet the needs of the children in their care.

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This monitoring visit

In summary, the compliance notice issued under regulation 12 and the requirement issued under regulation 13 have been met. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390293 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

01/09/2021 Full Outstanding 03/12/2019 Full Good 13/03/2019 Full Good 07/02/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390293 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: SC390293 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: First 4 Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 16 St. Wilfrids Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster DN4 6AA

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Inspectors

Cath Sikakana, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC390293 6 regulates and inspects 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. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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