Children's Home run by Quality Protects Children Ltd in Knowsley

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC356929 1 SC356929

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Registered provider: Quality Protects Children 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 privately owned. It is registered to provide care for up to three children who experience social and emotional difficulties. Children were spoken to as part of this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in May 2021.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC356929 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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The care of children

At the time of this inspection, three children were living at the home. Children are settled and developing a sense of permanence. Children were happy to speak to the inspector and talked about being happy and safe in their home.

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The care of children

Children develop good relationships with the staff team. They can talk openly about their feelings. Children are developing their social skills while building resilience and self-confidence.

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The care of children

Children are supported to develop their independence skills in line with their age and understanding. This prepares children for adulthood.

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The care of children

Staff promote children’s education. Children who have previously not engaged in education are now attending suitable provisions.

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The care of children

Children engage in activities that promote their hobbies and interests. Staff are sensitive to children’s individual needs, and they encourage them to try new skills. This has increased children’s self-esteem and supported them to manage new situations.

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The care of children

Children’s health and well-being are promoted well by staff. Statutory health assessments have been carried out and children are supported to attend required medical appointments. This has led to improvements in children’s physical and emotional health.

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The safety of children

Children are safe and well cared for. There are appropriate safety and monitoring measures in place to ensure that children are safe and protected. Individual risk assessments are followed by staff. However, some risk assessments are too lengthy and contain out-of-date information. This makes it difficult to understand current and historical risks.

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The safety of children

Staff are trained in de-escalation techniques, and these interventions are effective in preventing incidents from escalating. Physical intervention techniques are only ever used as a last resort and in line with regulations.

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The safety of children

Incident reports are detailed and include any lessons learned to improve practice. Staff listen to children and help them to reflect on incidents. This promotes Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC356929 3 children’s self-awareness and helps them to manage their behaviour. Children receive positive praise and recognition for their achievements and progress.

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The safety of children

Managers and staff respond effectively to any allegations made by children. Staff respond immediately to ensure that all children are safeguarded. Clear procedures are followed, and relevant authorities are notified without delay.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

There is a registered manager in post. The manager has been registered since August 2021.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Staff say that the manager is supportive, and communication is good. The manager ensures that staff receive good-quality supervision and team meetings take place. These opportunities enable staff to discuss important issues, reflect on practice and share information. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC356929 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

28/06/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 29/09/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good 08/06/2021 Full Inadequate 15/01/2020 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC356929 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 registered person must ensure that an independent person visits the children’s home at least once each month.

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Requirement Due date

The independent person must produce a report about a visit (“the independent person’s report”) which sets out, in particular, the independent person’s opinion as to whether—

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Requirement Due date

children are effectively safeguarded; and

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Requirement Due date

the conduct of the home promotes children’s well-being. (Regulation 44 (1) (4)(a)(b)) 2 April 2023 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC356929 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Quality Protects Children Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Hill House, Archway Road, Huyton, Liverpool L36 9XB

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Inspector

Jessica Higginson, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC356929 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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