Children's home run by Central and Southern Homes Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2696711 1 Registered provider: Central & Southern Homes Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home provides care for one child who may experience behavioural and/or emotional difficulties.

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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: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2696711 2

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Recent inspection history

Not previously inspected Inspection report for children’s home: 2696711 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

This is the first inspection of a new home. The manager and staff have created a warm and welcoming environment for the child. The child’s belongings, personal style and pictures are evident throughout the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since their arrival, the child has been making good progress in all areas of their life. Staff make daily plans with the child and involve them in all major decisions that concern them. This has enabled the child to settle back into school after a significant period out of education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff play with the child and encourage them to be creative. The child enjoys activities with the staff and they have fun, for example, doing arts and crafts projects. This helps the child to feel confident and listened to in their home. It raises the child’s self-esteem and sense of worth.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff involve the child in discussions about their future and how to achieve their wider goals. They are developing strategies around online safety. This helps the child to use the internet positively to speak to friends and share interests. It has increased the level of trust and openness between staff and the child.

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

The manager and staff understand the risks around the child. They provide a trusting and nurturing response to the child’s behaviour. This helps the child to feel safe and builds their confidence to be able to manage some risks. For example, staff and the child work together to manage online safety.

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

Staff and the child have agreed a daily routine which helps to manage the child’s expectations. This means that any concerns can be quickly addressed and balanced against the child’s ability to make choices.

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

The manager and staff work with other professionals and the child’s family to make sure that everyone understands what the child is experiencing and to agree a common response to the child to help them feel safe.

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

The manager and staff understand how to raise a safeguarding concern. Leaders support staff to raise any worries in order to maintain high standards of care for the child. They fulfil the home’s statement of purpose by being role models to the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have high expectations of what staff and the child can achieve. They encourage staff to take on extra team responsibilities to support this approach. Staff involve the children in their care planning, so that they understand and are fully involved in decisions about them. Inspection report for children’s home: 2696711 4 There is constant reflection by the manager and staff on what can be done differently and how to improve practice to meet the child’s needs. The manager and staff are supportive of one another. They are suitably qualified or are working towards qualifications within relevant time frames.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers and staff follow the home’s statement of purpose. They reinforce the main points during induction, supervision and team meetings with staff. For example, staff use an empathetic approach to reassure the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager and staff work closely with other professionals. For example, there is frequent discussion with the school to make sure that information is shared to help the child. The manager acts on advice from the independent person to help maintain high standards of care in the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2696711 5

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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: 2696711 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Central & Southern Homes

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Pitmaston House, Malvern Road, Worcester WR2 4LL

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Inspector

Justine Hosking, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2696711 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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