Children's home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1256058 1

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Homes 2 inspire

Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and operated by a national charity. It is registered to provide care for up to five children with social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There has been no registered manager since October 2021.

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This monitoring visit

The home was judged inadequate at the last full inspection carried out on 6 and 7 February 2023. There have been no children living in the home since the previous full inspection.

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This monitoring visit

At this monitoring visit, Ofsted found that the provider has implemented a detailed action plan. Improvements have been made in management and staff practice. Monitoring of staff practice and development has improved. The eight requirements have all been met without children living in the home.

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This monitoring visit

A new manager was permanently appointed on 24 February 2023. She has not yet submitted her application to register with Ofsted. The manager acknowledges failings identified in the previous inspection. She is proactive and wants to improve the outcomes and experiences of children coming to this home.

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This monitoring visit

Improving the care planning for children is a priority for the manager and staff. The manager has reviewed previous practice that led to serious shortfalls. She has improved processes that are reflective of shortfalls identified in the previous inspection. This has not been tested in practice as no children are living in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Professional relationships between managers and leaders in the home, the local authority designated officer, and quality improvement commissioning team have strengthened. Currently, weekly meetings take place to go through the action plan. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1256058 2 No concerns regarding safeguarding practices have been raised by staff and no notifiable safeguarding notifications have been made to Ofsted since the last inspection.

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This monitoring visit

Managers have addressed and evaluated previous medication errors. All permanent staff have now had medication training. Staff have a better understanding of medication processes.

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This monitoring visit

The provider has a system in place to archive children’s documents and other documents related to Schedule 4.

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This monitoring visit

All staff have completed mandatory training. Where shortfalls were identified in the previous inspection, more training has been provided. Ongoing reflections between managers and the staff to review learning is embedded in practice. Managers and staff now have a better understanding of the importance of building positive relationships with children to help manage behaviours. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1256058 3

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement 06/02/2023 Full Inadequate 18/05/2021 Full Good 21/10/2019 Full Outstanding 11/12/2018 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1256058 4

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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: 1256058 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lumonics House, Valiant Office Suites, Valley Drive, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby CV21 1TQ

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Inspectors

Skye Frain, Social Care Inspector Ms Alphie Khumalo, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1256058 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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