Children's Home run by Rochdale Borough Council in Rochdale

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC034851 1 SC034851 Registered provider: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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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 operated by a local authority and is registered to provide care for up to five children. The home’s statement of purpose states that care is provided for children between the ages of 11 and 17 years and that most will present with varying degrees of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager was registered in April 2021.

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This monitoring visit

Following the home’s full inspection in June 2022, no children have lived in the home.

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This monitoring visit

Considerable changes have taken place, which include the redecoration of the home and improvements to the outdoor spaces. Some of the rooms require finishing and the manager has engaged an external supplier to complete the renovations. The changes make the house feel looked after and a nice place for children to spend time. It is beginning to feel more homely.

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This monitoring visit

Staff were dispersed to other homes operated by the same provider. They have received support to improve their practice and have completed training in readiness for the home accommodating children. There are currently two staff vacancies, but the manager has confirmed that children will be invited into the home in a planned way, so this should not affect the quality of care provided.

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This monitoring visit

The manager is keen to provide a new, better home for children to live. He is enthusiastic about having children come to live at the home, and has improved systems to give more robust oversight. These systems will also allow the manager to readily identify any weakness, take action quickly and provide leadership for the home. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC034851 2 The requirements raised at the last inspection will be considered at the next full inspection. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC034851 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/06/2022 Full Inadequate 21/02/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 08/07/2019 Full Good 03/09/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC034851 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 health and well-being standard is that—

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Requirement Due date

the health and well-being needs of children are met;

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Requirement Due date

children receive advice, services and support in relation to their health and well-being; and

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Requirement Due date

children are helped to lead healthy lifestyles.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

achieve the health and well-being outcomes that are recorded in the child’s relevant plans;

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Requirement Due date

understand the child’s health and well-being needs and options that are available in relation to the child’s health and well-being, in a way that is appropriate to the child’s age and understanding;

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Requirement Due date

take part in activities, and attend any appointments, for the purpose of meeting the child’s health and well-being needs; and

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Requirement Due date

understand and develop skills to promote the child’s well- being. (Regulation 10 (1)(a)(b)(c) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)) 7 August 2022

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Requirement Due date

The education standard is that children make measurable progress towards achieving their educational potential and are helped to do so.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

that staff— 7 August 2022 Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC034851 5 understand the barriers to learning that each child may face and take appropriate action to help the child overcome any such barriers;

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Requirement Due date

help each child to understand the importance and value of education, learning, training and employment. (Regulation 8 (1) (2)(a)(iii)(iv))

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that within five days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35 (3)(c)) 7 August 2022

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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: SC034851 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale OL16 1XU

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Inspector

Mark Broomhead, Regulatory Inspection Manager Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: SC034851 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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Inspector

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