Children's Home run by Nelbro Group Ltd in Brighton and Hove

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2661371 1 Registered provider: Nelbro Group Limited

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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 owned and run by a private organisation and can provide care for up to three children with social, behavioural and emotional difficulties. Since the last inspection, one child has moved into the home and one child has moved on from the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since August 2022.

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Inspection date: 27 September 2022

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 27 September 2022

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers.

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2661371 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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The care of children

Children’s experiences are enhanced by living at this home. They enjoy a wide range of activities with staff. There is a personalised approach to children’s development needs, for example, one child is learning to spell his name using rap. Children’s achievements are proudly recognised and celebrated with staff.

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The care of children

The staff have built positive relationships with the children. There is a consistent staff team in place and this has had a positive impact on children. The staff have regular key-work sessions with children and tailor these sessions to children’s current behaviours, their health needs, and goals and plans for the future.

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The care of children

Children receive well-planned care. One child who has recently moved into the home is engaging well with the staff and making progress. Both children are attending some education. The registered provider advocates strongly for children, to enhance their access to and engagement in education.

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The safety of children

Staff understand the vulnerabilities of the children and there are effective risk plans in place to reduce risks and to provide guidance to staff on how to support children.

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The safety of children

The registered manager is proactive in ensuring children are educated about known risks, for example, liaising with the local police and arranging for them to visit the home and meet with the children.

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The safety of children

There have been no incidents that have resulted in the use of physical intervention. Behaviour plans for children are updated following incidents and used as reflective learning during team meetings. However, consequences for children are not always restorative in nature or proportionate to children’s behaviours.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

The registered manager has established effective systems to monitor the care provided to the children. This is complemented by the responsible individual’s oversight.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

All staff have attended mandatory training and there is a new monitoring system in place to ensure this is regularly updated. This means the registered manager can easily identify training needs for the team and take action to resolve any gaps. All staff are enrolled on the relevant diploma course and are making progress. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2661371 3 Supervision for the manager has improved in frequency and quality. This has provided a reflective space for the registered manager, and she feels supported by her senior leaders.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

The registered manager has failed to notify Ofsted of some serious incidents. This impacts on the regulator’s ability to hold accurate information regarding the provider.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

The registered provider has met all the requirements and recommendations made at the last inspection.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

04/05/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2661371 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

No measure of control or discipline which is excessive, unreasonable or contrary to paragraph (2) may be used in relation to any child.

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Requirement Due date

The following measures may not be used to discipline any child—

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Requirement Due date

imposing a financial penalty, other than a requirement for the payment of a reasonable sum (which may be by instalments) by way of reparation. (Regulation 19 (1) (2)(f)) 30 December

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(b)(e)) 30 November Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2661371 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Nelbro Group Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Nelbro Group Ltd, 31-33 High Street, Carshalton SM5 3AX

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Inspector

Sara Stoker, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2661371 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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