Children's Home run by 4 Pure Heart Limited in Bury

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 1 Registered provider: 4 Pure Heart Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is operated by a private provider. It is registered to provide care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the visit, there was one child living in the home.

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This monitoring visit

This home was judged inadequate at the full inspection on 9 and 10 November 2022.

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This monitoring visit

Due to the safeguarding concerns identified during the full inspection, Ofsted’s view was that if further children moved into the home, it would compromise the safety of the child already living in the home as well as any new children moving in.

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This monitoring visit

Therefore, Ofsted issued a notice restricting accommodation at the home. This notice had immediate effect, from 10 November 2022 until 2 February 2023.

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This monitoring visit

The focus of this visit was to monitor the providers compliance with the restriction notice. During this monitoring visit, inspectors confirmed that the provider had complied with the conditions in the restriction of accommodation notice.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last visit, two members of staff and the registered manager have left the company. The provider took immediate action to appoint an interim manager. However, an application to register has not been received. The long-term management arrangements for the home are therefore uncertain. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 2 The interim manager, deputy manager and staff helped to prepare the child to spend time with family members over the Christmas period. This plan was agreed with the child’s social worker.

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This monitoring visit

The provider submitted an action plan in respect of the requirements made at the last inspection. These requirements have not been considered as part of this monitoring visit but will be reviewed at the next full inspection.

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This monitoring visit

A case review was held following this visit. A decision was made that for the restriction of accommodation notice to remain in place. This is to allow the provider time to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced manager and stabilise and support the staff team. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

09/11/2022 Full Inadequate 08/06/2022 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 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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The children’s views, wishes and feelings standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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develop positive relationships with them;

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take their views, wishes and feelings into account in relation to matters affecting the children’s care and welfare and their lives.

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

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help each child to understand how the child’s views, wishes and feelings have been taken into account and give the child reasons for decisions in relation to the child. (Regulation 7 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(iii))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that children know that they have been listened to and that their views have been considered. 28 January 2023

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The health and well-being standard is that—

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the health and well-being needs of children are met;

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children receive advice, services and support in relation to their health and well-being; and

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children are helped to lead healthy lifestyles.

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

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that staff help each child to— 28 January 2023 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 5 achieve the health and well-being outcomes that are recorded in the child’s relevant plans;

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understand the child’s health and well-being needs and the options that are available in relation to the child’s health and well-being, in a way that is appropriate to the child’s age and understanding. (Regulation 10 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(i)(ii))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that children receive age-appropriate help and support around their sexual health.

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Further to this, the registered person must ensure that staff help the child to understand the impact of harmful substances, such as cannabis, on their health and well-being.

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The positive relationships standard is that children are helped to develop, and to benefit from, relationships based on—

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an understanding about acceptable behaviour; and

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positive responses to other children and adults.

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

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help each child to understand, in a way that is appropriate according to the child’s age and understanding, personal, sexual and social relationships, and how those relationships can be supportive or harmful;

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help each child to develop the understanding and skills to recognise or withdraw from a damaging, exploitative or harmful relationship;

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strive to gain each child’s respect and trust;

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understand how children’s previous experiences and present emotions can be communicated through behaviour and have the competence and skills to interpret these and develop positive relationships with children; 28 January 2023 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 6 understand and communicate to children that bullying is unacceptable. (Regulation 11 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(vi)(vii)(viii)(ix)(xiii))

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The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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

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assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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help each child to understand how to keep safe;

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have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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take effective action whenever there is a serious concern about a child’s welfare. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(vi))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that the child’s risk assessments clearly identify the risks to the child and the actions staff must take to reduce these risks. Further to this, the registered person must ensure that staff follow these risk assessments and take effective action to keep the child safe from harm.

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The registered person must also ensure that staff help the child understand how to keep safe. 28 January 2023

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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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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to— 28 January 2023 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 7 ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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ensure that the home’s workforce provides continuity of care to each child;

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c)(e)(h))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that staff receive training in matters which are relevant to the needs of children, including training in child exploitation, internet safety and drugs and alcohol misuse.

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Further to this, the registered person must ensure that there is effective oversight of children’s records and significant incidents.

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The care planning standard is that children—

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receive effectively planned care in or through the children’s home; and

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have a positive experience of arriving at or moving on from the home.

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

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that each child’s relevant plans are followed. (Regulation 14 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that children’s relevant plans, such as local authority care plans and child looked after health plans, are available for staff and inform the home’s plans for the child’s care. 28 January 2023

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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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The registered person must— 28 January 2023 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 8 keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it; and

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notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision. (Regulation 16 (1) (3)(a)(b))

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Specifically, the registered person must ensure that the statement of purpose clearly states the experience and qualifications of staff who work in the home.

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Further to this, the registered person must ensure that the statement of purpose is shared with HMCI within 28 days of the revision.

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The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if—

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the monitoring or surveillance is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children;

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the child’s placing authority consents in writing to the monitoring or surveillance;

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so far as reasonably practicable in the light of the child’s age and understanding, the child is informed in advance of the intention to do the monitoring or surveillance. (Regulation 24 (1)(a)(b)(c))

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This relates to the use of door sensors, and tracking apps on children’s mobile phones. 28 January 2023

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

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

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if an individual is employed by a person other than the registered person to work at the home in a position in which the individual may have regular contact with children, allow that individual to work at the home,

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if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3). 28 January 2023 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 9 The requirements are that—

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full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a)(b) (3))

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In particular, the registered person must ensure that gaps in staff employment history are fully explored and that they verify staff qualifications by retaining a copy of their relevant qualifications.

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Further to this, the registered person must ensure that they explore the circumstances if staff have any criminal convictions, to satisfy themselves that the person is suitable to work with children.

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The registered person must ensure that all employees—

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receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience; and

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have their performance and fitness to perform their roles appraised at least once every year. (Regulation 33 (4)(b)(c)) 28 January 2023

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The registered person must prepare and implement a policy ("the behaviour management policy") which sets out—

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how appropriate behaviour is to be promoted in the children’s home; and

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the measures of control, discipline and restraint which may be used in relation to children in the home.

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within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes—

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the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure; and

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within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. 28 January 2023 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 10 (Regulation 35 (1)(a)(b) (3)(a)(vii)(c))

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This relates to the records that are made in relation to consequences for the child.

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

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

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there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 44 (4)(c)(e)) 28 January 2023

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 11

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: 4 Pure Heart Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Atlantic Business Centre, Atlantic Street, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire WA14 5NQ

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Inspectors

Emma Thornton, Social Care Inspector Rob Neild, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2630055 12 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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