Children's Home run by TJY Care Ltd in Birmingham

Inspection report for children’s home: 2618445 1 Registered provider: TJY Care Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned children’s home provides care for up to three children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 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: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2618445 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

01/03/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2618445 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

At the time of this inspection, there were two children living in the home. Both children have lived there for over a year. The children are settled in their placement and have expressed they would like to remain living in the home until they are adults.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, one child’s placement has ended. This decision was made due to escalating risks which the manager assessed could not be managed. All reasonable attempts were made to support the child and enable them to continue to live at the home. Before the child left the home, staff and the manager provided the child with a farewell. As a result, the child left the home on a positive note.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are happy living in the home. They have good relationships with staff and each other. A child told the inspector she loves the home, and this is the best one she has lived in. The child said, ‘Staff are easy on me. I have a normal life and feel safe here.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are proud of their educational achievements and strive to do their best. A child spoke about how he really likes school, enjoys all classes, and has 100 percent attendance. As a result, children achieve good educational outcomes and self-esteem and confidence improve. Children also receive good quality care to manage their health and well-being.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are listened to, and their views are considered and where possible acted on. An independent reviewing officer said, ‘Staff are supportive, patient, and communicate well with [the child], they work collaboratively. They are child-centred and good at listening to the wishes and feelings of [the child].

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy spending time with their family and people who are important to them. As a result, relationships have improved, and strong bonds have developed. A child said, ‘I have a really good relationship with my mother and am looking forward to going Christmas shopping with her.’

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

Staff understand their roles and responsibilities in safeguarding children. Children say they feel safe and are happy.

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

Staff manage risks well. Children’s behaviour support plans are detailed and regularly updated which help staff to understand vulnerabilities and triggers to behaviour. This helps staff work consistently with children.

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

Children who go missing are helped to return safely. Staff work effectively with the Inspection report for children’s home: 2618445 4 police and follow practice guidance and protocols. As a result, episodes of children going missing from care are reducing.

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

Children understand the rules and boundaries of the home and know what is expected of them. Staff consistently offer praise and reward children for their positive behaviour. When conflict arises between children, staff are quick to intervene. This helps to repair relationships.

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

Staff are aware of the triggers for the behaviours that have the potential to place children at risk of harm. As a result of the support offered by staff, self-injurious episodes are significantly reducing and there has been no use of physical intervention.

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

Staff implement sanctions to help children to understand the impact of their behaviour on themselves and other people. These sanctions are fair and proportionate.

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

Since the last inspection, four 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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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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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is managed by a suitably qualified registered manager and is supported by a dedicated staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is child-focused and has ambition and drive. He is a positive role model for both staff and the children living in the home. Children and staff spoke well of their manager. A staff member told the inspector, ‘The support we receive is good. I feel like my views are listened to. It’s a nice feeling to have.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager knows the strengths and weaknesses of the service. Regular monitoring and review of the service ensures that the manager knows what needs to improve. Workforce plans ensure that targets are met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The communal areas of the home are clean and tidy, but they lack a homely and nurturing feel. For example, window blinds have parts missing. This makes the home look neglected. However, the manager has identified this and has budgeted for improvement in the new year.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers have built positive working relationships with external professionals and children’s families. A child’s school staff member said, ‘Our joint collaboration is very helpful. I have found [the manager] to be prompt and efficient in his responses with us at school and it is evident he and his team have a very positive and empathic Inspection report for children’s home: 2618445 5 regard for [the child]. The manager escalates concerns where services are not fulfilling their roles and responsibilities. This ensures that children receive the right support.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Newly recruited staff are provided with a thorough induction that helps them understand the ethos and values of the home. All staff receive good-quality supervision and benefit from an annual appraisal. This means the staff receive feedback about their performance and have opportunities to plan their development for the future. Inspection report for children’s home: 2618445 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: 2618445 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Collingwood Community Center, Collingwood Drive, Birmingham B43 7NF

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Inspector

Michelle Spruce, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2618445 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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