Children's Home run by Adecyn Children’s Homes Limited in Birmingham

Inspection report for children’s home: 2497049 1 Registered provider: Adecyn Children’s Homes Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a private children’s home that provides care for up to two children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager is suitably experienced and is undertaking a level 5 qualification in leadership and management.

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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: 16 September 2021

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2497049 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/09/2021 Full Good 28/11/2019 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2497049 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There was one child living in the home at the time of the inspection. The provider has no plans to move any more children into the home while this child lives there.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Considerable progress has been made by the child since moving into the home. For example, she now attends school. The child’s social worker said, ‘[Name of child] has done well. She has improved her attendance at education while facing changes that often cause a challenge.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide personalised care to meet the needs of the child. The staff are working hard to build good relationships with the child. The staff have shown a commitment to promoting the child’s health and well-being. For example, self-care skills have improved immensely. As a result, the child now loves to go shopping for clothes and styles her hair. A staff member said, ‘[Name of child]’s hair was matted and she was not able to manage her own personal care. But now she will change her clothing and has better self-care skills.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Activities are encouraged both in and out of the home. Due to the child’s past experiences, she has found it difficult to engage in some of these activities. However, staff have worked hard to build trust and encourage the child to try new things. The child’s confidence and self-esteem have grown and she is now accessing the community more often.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is currently choosing not to stay in contact with her family. Staff respect this decision, although continue to promote the importance of keeping positive relationships with those who are important to her.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child knows how to raise concerns and has actively voiced her views and opinions during key-work sessions and daily discussions. The manager ensures that any concerns are taken seriously and acted on. As a result, the child feels valued and listened to. In addition, the child has access to an advocate and a guardian.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home environment is kept to a good standard. The manager has a home development plan in place to manage any areas for improvement. The independent reviewing officer said, ‘The home presents as homely, with a warm environment where there is good banter.’

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

To safeguard the child, she is subject to several restrictions to her liberty. These restrictions are frequently reviewed to ensure that they are appropriate. The restrictions and support from staff have resulted in fewer risk-taking behaviours, including a considerable reduction in self-harming behaviours. Inspection report for children’s home: 2497049 4 The child is increasingly safe and protected from harm. Clear risk management plans help staff to understand and manage potential and known risk. The child does not go missing or display any challenging behaviour that requires physical intervention.

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

Staff consistently offer praise and rewards to promote positive behaviour. This motivates the child to understand what is expected of her and increases her confidence. As a result, the child rarely displays unwanted behaviour.

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

Allegations are managed well. Information is shared with the appropriate professionals. Procedures are followed and there is a clear paper trail to show this. Appropriate action is taken to ensure that the child is protected and safe from harm. Outcomes of any investigations are shared with the child and recommendations made are acted on.

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

Medication arrangements are safe. Staff are trained to safely administer medication and have their competency assessed to ensure that they are following good practice. As a result, there have not been any medication errors. This protects the child from any potential risk of harm.

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

Regular health and safety checks take place to ensure that the home is physically safe. This helps to ensure that children live in a safe environment.

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

Since the last inspection, eight staff have been recruited. The manager ensures that there is a system in place to safely recruit staff. This ensures that staff working in the home are suitable to work with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed by an experienced registered manager. She is undertaking a suitable qualification in the management and care of children in residential care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff and professionals speak well of the relationships they have with the registered manager. A staff member said, ‘I feel supported and I can raise any concerns or worries, and I am offered support.’ Additionally, the independent reviewing officer said, ‘I am impressed with the service. Reports are shared and are informative. Staff keep in touch and they cope well with [the child’s] complex needs.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision sessions and have their performance appraised. They benefit from good-quality induction and training. However, one staff member has not completed all the training required to meet the needs of the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has improved the monitoring of staff’s actual hours worked. Staff now use an electronic clock-in system that records their actual hours worked. As a result, the staff and the child know when everyone is on duty.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has not ensured that the statement of purpose is kept under review. As a result, information about one staff’s qualifications is incorrect. This is misleading and is not a true reflection of that individual’s qualifications. Inspection report for children’s home: 2497049 5

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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

The registered person must compile in relation to the children’s home a statement ("the statement of purpose") which covers the matters listed in Schedule 1.

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Requirement Due date

keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it. (Regulation 16 (1) (3)(a)) 30 November

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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Requirement Due date

employ an individual to work at the children’s home; or

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Requirement Due date

if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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Requirement Due date

the individual has the appropriate experience, qualification and skills for the work that the individual is to perform. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a) (3)(b))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to the registered manager ensuring that staff complete specific additional training to meet the needs of the child. 30 November

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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: 2497049 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Adecyn Children’s Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 13a Pitsford Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham B18 6LJ

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Inspector

Michelle Spruce, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2497049 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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Inspector

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