Children's home run by First 4 Care Limited

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1256608 1

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First 4 Care Limited

Monitoring visit Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is run by a private company. It is registered to provide care and support for up to three children with learning disabilities. The home provides care on a short- to long-term basis, depending on the needs of the child.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2018 and has a qualification in leadership and management at level 5. Due to an imminent change in management arrangements, the deputy manager is currently undertaking the day-to-day running of the home and has applied to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

A restriction of accommodation notice was issued on 1 June 2022 until 23 August 2022 inclusively.

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Information about this children’s home

The two children living at the home moved out on 1 June 2022.

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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 visit.

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This monitoring visit

A further monitoring visit took place on 11 July 2022 and compliance notices under regulations 12 and 32 were found to be met. However, the compliance notices for regulations 13 and 37 were not fully met and were reissued.

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This monitoring visit

At this visit, the compliance notices under regulations 13 and 37 were found to be met. The provider is continuing to comply with the notice restricting accommodation and no children have moved in. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1256608 2 The responsible individual has started to embed systems to ensure consistency and accountability across the management team. Managers have undergone additional training in designated safeguarding responsibilities and safe recruitment practice. An interim operational manager is providing additional guidance and support to managers in their day-to-day duties and responsibilities.

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This monitoring visit

The acting manager has taken steps to implement processes to ensure that all recording activity is reviewed and kept up to date. The provider has put in an additional layer of support and recruited deputy managers. Risk assessments and care plans are less cumbersome to read, 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.

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This monitoring visit

The new responsible individual has reviewed and updated policies and procedures to address the organisational failings. Staff are familiar 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 autism awareness 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 notices issued under regulations 13 and 37 have been met.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 30/11/2021 Full Outstanding 18/12/2019 Full Good 05/02/2019 Full Good 28/11/2017 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1256608 3

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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: 1256608 4

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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 Wilfrid’s Road, Bessacarr, Doncaster DN4 6AA

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Inspector

Cath Sikakana, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1256608 5 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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