Children's Home run by Enabling Futures Ltd in Derbyshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2571256 1 Registered provider: Enabling Futures Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home provides care and support for a child with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorder.

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Information about this children’s home

The home has a registered manager who is suitably qualified and experienced.

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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: 12 October 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: 2571256 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/10/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2571256 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The progress and experiences of the child living in this home are good. He has lived at the home for many years. This level of stability creates a real sense of belonging for him. This has been critical in enabling him to build secure and meaningful relationships with a team of staff he knows, trusts and relies on.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff empower the child to make choices and decisions about his day-to-day care. They support him to use a range of non-verbal communication methods. This means that his views are listened to and considered. The child is encouraged and supported to take part in the day-to-day running of the home. As a result, he can have a say and be involved in his own care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Daily routines are well established, and this structure means that the child is well prepared for his day. This supports him in his education, and he has positive educational experiences because his tutor works creatively with staff in the home. As a result, he is making good, steady progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff place a strong emphasis on supporting the child to have fun, try new experiences and have a happy life. He accesses a range of activities in the local community and beyond. For example, he has recently taken train trips to visit other cities. This helps him to develop his confidence and self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff go to great lengths to create short stories that describe social situations, pictures and positive booklets with collections of photos. This supports the child to communicate with staff. Because of this, he is able to express his wishes and feelings.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child enjoys good health. His health needs are well considered and met by staff. Staff work closely with a variety of health services. They support him to attend healthcare appointments and be active. This maintains his physical and emotional well-being.

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

The staff have a good understanding of their safeguarding roles and responsibilities. Safeguarding training is appropriate for the current needs of the child. Staff would benefit from further safeguarding discussions in staff meetings and each staff member’s one-to-one meetings with their manager to learn and develop further.

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

Staff are extremely diligent. This ensures that the potential risks to the child are minimal and well understood by the staff. The child’s individual risk assessment and care plans are thorough. They provide clear and concise information about how his needs should be supported. The staff know and understand the underlying causes of more difficult behaviours that he can present. As a result, he is assured that staff Inspection report for children’s home: 2571256 4 will do everything to keep him safe. The staff resort to physical intervention only when necessary. The impact of self-harmful behaviour is reduced because staff can pre-empt the child’s behaviour through their observations and knowing him well. This reduces risks and improves the child’s safety and welfare.

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

The recruitment of new staff is managed well and designed to safeguard children. Safe recruitment practices and protocols are followed. This means that new staff or agency staff are only employed subject to clear vetting processes. This reduces the risk of unsuitable adults working in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

A dedicated manager leads the home. She speaks with passion and is committed. This is instrumental in the good standard of care provided. The manager is dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes for the child. She has a clear vision for the home and understands the strengths and areas for development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has implemented some effective systems to maintain a good oversight of the quality of care provided. However, some internal systems are not consistently identifying or rectifying minor shortfalls. Internal quality assurance practice does not yet have management oversight in some areas. As a result, reflections and learning from incidents or practice are not always effective.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff experience a high level of support from managers. They also receive daily support and guidance from the management team and each other. As a result, staff are committed and feel they are supported in influencing the care provided to the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has developed positive working relationships with external professionals. The manager is a strong advocate for the child. She will challenge decisions that she believes are not in his best interests. This is because she understands his needs. She wants to make sure that the right services are available for him to make progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel supported in their roles. They receive daily support and guidance. Staff receive regular one-to-one meetings and annual appraisals. However, staff would benefit from reflective discussions which challenge and progress their professional development. This would enhance their ability to reflect on care practice and their own learning.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have attended all mandatory training. Additional training which is specific to the needs of the child is also arranged. In addition, structured induction and probationary processes ensure that new staff have a well-planned introduction to the home. This helps staff to provide good care to children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2571256 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

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

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Requirement Due date

This is specifically in relation to ensuring that quality assurance systems are comprehensive and identify all the areas requiring improvement. 12 June 2023

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the content and/or outcomes of supervision sessions reflect discussion on safeguarding issues which allows them to develop and reflect on their practice and the needs and risks of children assigned to their care. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.4)

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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: 2571256 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Enabling Futures Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Coach House, Millbrook House, Manchester Road, Hollingworth, Hyde SK14 8LA

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Inspector

Thirza Smith, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2571256 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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