Children's home run by Homes2Inspire Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2678551 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home was registered in March 2022. The home is owned and operated by a provider owned by a national charity. It provides care for up to two children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in March 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

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2678551 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

Not previously inspected Inspection report for children’s home: 2678551 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child moved into the home in May 2022 and is making good progress. The child’s independent reviewing officer said, ‘[Child’s name] has made massive progress. The staff provide nurturing care. It is a happy environment. The changes in the child’s presentation and development are phenomenal. She can now visualise a future.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The move into the home was well planned. Initial arrangements had included the child visiting before moving in. However, due to competing events in the child’s life, this was not possible. The manager and deputy manager showed initiative and made a video of the home and staff to send to the child. This helped the child to gain some familiarity and helped her to settle on arrival.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Before moving into the home, the child had not engaged in education for several years. A bespoke education package which is tailored to meet the child’s individual needs has recently been introduced. Staff are supporting the child to engage and develop a routine. Staff encourage the child to improve her reading skills. A library of books sourced by staff is regularly used as the child enjoys reading aloud to staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff meet the child’s health needs. Health appointments are up to date. Staff encourage the child to exercise and eat healthily. Improvements to the child’s daily diet and enjoying regular walking trips with staff have resulted in significant improvements in respect of the child’s body image confidence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff encourage the child to develop independence skills such as laundry, keeping the child’s bedroom clean and tidy and budgeting while food shopping. The child enjoys baking and has on several occasions volunteered to cook the evening meal for themselves and staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support and encourage the child with her hobbies. The child has recently shown an interest in photography and enjoys taking photos of sunsets and sunrises. Some of these photos have been entered into a competition by staff on the child’s behalf. During this inspection, the child found out that their photos have been accepted in the shortlisting. The manager and staff showed great pride and praised the child’s photography skills. Nurturing talent helps to increase abilities and confidence.

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

The child enjoys spending time with staff, and trusting relationships are evident. Staff have regular meaningful and caring conversations with the child, which have enabled the child to share any worries. These conversations help the child to understand their emotions and have led to them making safer decisions. Inspection report for children’s home: 2678551 4 There have been no incidents of the child going missing. A detailed missing-from- home protocol has been shared with the local police. This ensures that the police fully understand the child’s risks and vulnerabilities should they go missing from the home.

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

There have been no incidents requiring physical intervention. Staff are observant of any changes in the child’s mood. Staff are skilled at identifying situations that could escalate and they respond quickly to prevent issues developing.

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

Risk assessments are detailed and updated promptly. These provide clear guidance to staff, who follow them well. The levels of risk have reduced in all areas. This has been recognised by all the professionals involved with the child. The guidance and support given by staff has enabled the child to gain the skills to reflect on and manage her emotions in more positive ways. This has resulted in the level of staff supervision initially required recently being reduced.

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

Staff have a clear understanding of safeguarding procedures and the whistle- blowing policy. There has been one safeguarding incident, and correct procedures were followed. However, the manager did not notify Ofsted of this incident promptly. Delays in notifying Ofsted affect its regulatory oversight.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is very child focused and is committed to providing high-quality care. She has management experience in residential settings and has previously worked as a teacher. She is currently working towards a relevant level 5 qualification. She is supported by the deputy manager, who is suitably qualified.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager and deputy manager work well together. Staff describe them as approachable and supportive and say that they feel valued in their roles. There have been very few changes to the staff team, which contributes to consistent care for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff appreciate the structured induction and the ongoing training available to them. All staff complete the home’s mandatory training during their initial induction period. Additional specific training to meet the child’s individual needs has been sourced and staff are supported to gain level 1 and 2 qualifications before starting the required level 3 qualification.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Extremely effective relationships with social workers and other professionals have been developed. The managers are strong advocates for the child. Professionals spoken with said that the managers and staff are excellent at sharing information, always responsive and provide a happy environment in which the child has flourished. Inspection report for children’s home: 2678551 5 Staff work in line with the ethos of the home as detailed in the home’s statement of purpose. The manager has reviewed and updated the statement of purpose. However, the updated version has not been submitted to Ofsted as required. Inspection report for children’s home: 2678551 6

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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

keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it; and

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Requirement Due date

notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision. (Regulation 16 (3)(a)(b)) 23 December 2022

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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

there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there. (Regulation 40 (4)(c)) 23 December 2022

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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 for children’s home: 2678551 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lumonics House, Valiant Office Suites, Valley Drive, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby CV21 1TQ

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Inspector

Lynne Drage, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2678551 8 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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