Children's Home run by Idem Living Limited in Devon

Inspection report children’s home: SC468747 1 SC468747 Registered provider: Idem Living Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A national provider owns this children’s home. The home provides care for up to two children who may have emotional and social needs.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has been in post since June 2022.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: 9 February 2022

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: sustained effectiveness

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children’s home: SC468747 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/02/2022 Interim Sustained effectiveness 27/04/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 11/03/2020 Full Outstanding 20/09/2018 Full Good Inspection report children’s home: SC468747 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child currently living at the home is settled and is experiencing positive outcomes. This is because staff provide the child with a supportive, stable, nurturing and homely environment. Staff have developed positive relationships with the child, based on mutual respect and trust.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child says that they feel well cared for and listened to. A superb example of this is when staff recently arranged for the child’s pet dog to come and stay at the home. This action positively overwhelmed the child and demonstrated how staff ensure that the child’s emotional well-being is taken seriously.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff ensure that the child stays in touch and builds positive relationships with family members and significant others in their life. This is because staff develop positive relationships with family members. As a result, the child’s family and significant others visit on a regular basis, and the child is able to see their family outside of the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is encouraged and fully supported to achieve in their education. As a result of a bespoke education package, the child is enjoying his education, making good progress and is accessing work experience.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Leaders and managers ensure that detailed assessments take place before deciding that they can meet children’s needs. In addition, they ensure that children receive an up-to-date copy of the children’s guide. The child currently living at the home told the inspector that the guide was helpful. When children move in, they are made to feel welcome in their new home.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The child is safe at this home. This is echoed by the child’s social worker, independent reviewing officer and a parent. In addition, the child says that they feel safe living here. The child told the inspector that there are many people he would speak to if he was worried or upset.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The registered manager ensures that all staff receive regular safeguarding training. Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding protocols. In addition, the registered manager and staff have received specific training in matters relating to the deprivation of liberty. Since the last inspection, there have not been any referrals made to the local authority designated officer or to children’s services. Inspection report children’s home: SC468747 4 Staff have a good understanding of the child’s support needs and risks. The registered manager ensures that the child’s support plans and risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Behaviours are managed well. Since the child moved into the home, restraint has not been used and the child has not gone missing from care. The registered manager ensures that significant concerns are reported to Ofsted, in line with regulation.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

The home’s location risk assessment is regularly reviewed and updated. Leaders and managers ensure that staff recruitment is effective and safe, to safeguard children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

A very competent and effective manager manages this home. An efficient deputy manager supports her. Their close working together ensures that a cohesive team delivers consistent care and support.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager places children’s needs at the centre of her practice. She advocates that children must have enjoyable childhood experiences and will professionally challenge others who may have pre-conceived ideas about children and their past experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is forward-thinking in relation to children’s potential future challenges. As a result, she and her deputy work in partnership with other professionals to plan for possible challenges that children may experience, and how these could be managed. This supports the safeguarding of children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive mandatory training and regular refresher training. In addition, they receive specific training on deprivation of liberty, county lines, conflict management and mental health awareness. Staff who contributed to this inspection said that the training has enhanced their awareness and understanding of these issues. In addition, staff speak highly of the support and guidance that they receive from leaders and managers.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Feedback from a parent, social worker, independent reviewing officer and other professionals is extremely positive. They speak of the excellent communication with managers and staff. This demonstrates the importance that the home’s managers and staff place on working together to improve the outcomes for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager responds effectively to recommendations made by the independent person. However, she has not acted upon all recent recommendations.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The three requirements and two recommendations made at the last inspection have been met. Inspection report children’s home: SC468747 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that they make best use of information from independent monitoring to ensure continuous improvement. In particular, they should complete a friendship and family traffic light plan as recommended by the independent person. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 55, paragraph 10.24)

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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 children’s home: SC468747 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 6 Stable Court Business Centre, Water Lane, Tarbock Green, Prescot L35 1RD

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Inspector

David Kidner, Social Care Ofsted Inspector Inspection report children’s home: SC468747 7 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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