Children's home run by Casaegis Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2595123 1 Registered provider: Casaegis Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned. It is registered to provide care for up to two children with emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is led by a registered manager.

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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: 15 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: 2595123 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/09/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2595123 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff speak very highly of the children. They are positive about the children and the progress they are making. There is evidence of good relationships between staff and children. When staff have found developing relationships with children difficult, they have found ways to care for and support children while respecting their wishes and feelings. One child said, ‘They [staff] are very kind and caring.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is a warm, homely feel to the house. However, there are areas of the home that require redecoration. The manager is aware of this and has already arranged for the work to be carried out soon.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff respond well to incidents. Individual approaches to managing behaviours are based on knowing the children well. There is management oversight of all incidents and reflection in staff supervisions and team meetings. Staff’s responses have meant that incidents have not escalated to requiring physical intervention.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are aware of the importance of education in the children’s lives. Staff have worked closely with teachers to help keep one child in school. The deputy headteacher said, ‘[The support] was above and beyond.’ Staff continue to work with a tutor and other professionals in attempts to engage another child in education, or a traineeship or apprenticeship. This helps children to achieve the best they can for the future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff hold regular key-work sessions with children. These are well recorded and address important issues in the child’s life. As a result, children have an opportunity to speak with adults they know and trust.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s individual care plans are clear and detailed. They include what needs to happen in relation to areas of concern but also to positives and success goals. This gives clear guidance to staff on ways to care for and help children.

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

There are good assessments of risks to children. These are individual to each child’s known behaviour. Risks of activities are also assessed. This gives clear guidance to staff as to how they will recognise and respond to specific risks.

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

Staff encourage children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children in the home do not smoke or use alcohol or illegal substances. One child has twice-weekly ongoing support from a mental health therapist. Specialist mental health services are also offered regularly to another child. This helps children address past trauma with experienced professionals. Inspection report for children’s home: 2595123 4 Children have not gone missing from care. They are supported when out in the community. There are clear procedures for staff to follow should a child go missing.

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

Incidents of self-harm have been responded to well by staff. Good support is provided in key-work sessions and there is close working with family members. This demonstrates well that children are understood by the staff and manager. Children have received the help they need and incidents have reduced.

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

The manager is currently having difficulties recruiting to vacant posts. Staffing levels are therefore currently low. This is acknowledged by the manager, who is supporting staff on shift and trying new approaches to recruitment.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is passionate about her role, the staff and the children. Staff speak highly of the manager and how approachable and supportive she is. This improves team morale and staff say they love working at this home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager holds supervision sessions with all staff every month. There is a focus on how staff work with the children. There is also a yearly appraisal. Staff’s individual needs are recognised and appropriate additional input given. This helps staff to feel valued and supported in their role.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager feels well supported by the responsible individual and receives regular supervision. However, records of these sessions have not been sent to the manager.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is clear monitoring of the home by the manager. This is evidenced on all reports, documents and plans. The manager has worked closely with the independent visitor and appreciates the monthly inspection of the home and recommendations made. Daily and weekly checks are overseen by the manager. This ensures that the manager has clear oversight of the home, staff practice and the care of children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager ensures that team meetings are held monthly. Staff report that these are useful meetings and their views are listened to. A large part of the meeting includes in-depth discussions about the current needs and progress of the children. This helps all staff to understand the latest information about the children and how best to care for them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has not provided Ofsted with updates of the home’s statement of purpose. This does not allow Ofsted to review the changes made. Inspection report for children’s home: 2595123 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 leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

ensure that the home has sufficient staff to provide care for each child. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(d))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically refers to ensuring there are sufficient staff on duty. 2 November 2022

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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))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically refers to any revised statement of purpose being submitted to HMCI within 28 days. 30 November Inspection report for children’s home: 2595123 6

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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: 2595123 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 84 Wigston Road, Oadby, Leicester, Leicestershire LE2 5QD

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Inspector

Shaun Caplis, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2595123 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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