Children's home run by My3 Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2648508 1 Registered provider: MY3 Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately owned children’s home. It is registered to provide care for up to two children who may have learning difficulties and/or emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2022.

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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: 2648508 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

Since the last inspection, one child has moved on from the home. This was well planned. There are currently two children living in the home. The children were supported to move into the home at a pace that was right for them. Lots of information was gathered about the children’s needs prior to them moving in.

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The care of children

Children have detailed, individualised care plans. They are making progress in line with their plans. Children’s views are recognised and valued. Staff carry out good- quality direct-work sessions with children. These are tailored to the needs of the children and are undertaken in a way that is meaningful.

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The care of children

Staff are knowledgeable about the children in their care. Feedback from parents and professionals was positive. One parent said, ‘They have settled in so well.’ The children are encouraged to try a range of new and exciting activities.

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The care of children

The home is personalised. There are a range of toys and books in the home. It is spacious, bright and welcoming. Children’s artwork is displayed on the walls and there are many photos of them throughout the home. This gives the children a good sense of belonging in their new surroundings.

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The safety of children

Changes have been made to children’s risk assessments. These are detailed and regularly reviewed. Children’s risks are well understood. Staff know what action to take should one of the children go missing. This helps to mitigate these risks.

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The safety of children

Staff work collaboratively with a range of agencies. One professional said, ‘The team are absolutely keeping the children safe and there is effective information-sharing.’

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The safety of children

There are high staffing levels in place to ensure the children are supported effectively in line with their needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Since the last inspection, the manager has registered with Ofsted. She is suitably experienced and qualified. She is passionate about her work and understands the importance of driving improvements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

There is a consistent and stable staff team. The inspector observed positive relationships between the children and staff. The children also have a good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2648508 3 relationship with the manager. This creates a warm and relaxed environment where the children can talk openly to staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Staff say that the manager is supportive and communication is good. Staff get on well together. Supervision of staff has improved since the last inspection. Staff are now regularly supervised by the manager, and records are thorough and reflective. Team meetings are regular. Additionally, the manager has introduced competency questionnaires in preparation for staff’s annual appraisals. As a result, staff are given lots of opportunities to be reflective and learn to develop their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Internal monitoring is good. The manager has made several improvements to the home’s documentation since the last inspection. She has developed children’s plans to show progress and address their health needs, and information is detailed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Since the last inspection, staff have completed a wide range of training. Training is specific to the needs of the children they care for, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and online safety. However, one member of staff has not completed all their training to ensure that they have all relevant knowledge and skills to meet the children’s needs. A requirement in relation to this is restated from the last inspection. All other requirements have been suitably met. However, staff have not completed safeguarding training specifically in relation to children with disabilities. A recommendation has been made to address this.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/06/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2648508 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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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

ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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Requirement Due date

understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home;

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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)(c) (2)(f)(h))

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Requirement Due date

Leaders and managers need to ensure that all staff have the knowledge and skills to meet each child’s individual needs. 5 May 2023

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff can access appropriate resources to support their training needs. In particular, staff should receive safeguarding training specifically in relation to children with disabilities. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.11) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2648508 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Sinclair Accounting Co Ltd, 300 St Marys Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 0NQ

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Inspector

Judith Birchall, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2648508 6 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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