Children's Home run by Lioncare Ltd Operating as The Lioncare Group in Brighton and Hove

Inspection report for children’s home: SC482548 1 SC482548 Registered provider: Lioncare Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is privately owned. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to five children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. There were three children living in the home at the time of this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since December 2022.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC482548 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

10/08/2021 Full Good 27/04/2021 Full Inadequate 22/01/2020 Interim Declined in effectiveness 04/06/2019 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC482548 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff listen to children and support them to influence the way they are cared for. For example, children are encouraged through meetings to choose meals and activities and make suggestions of how they can make the home a nice place to live.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children build positive relationships and identify trusted staff who they can talk to if they have a concern.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have a good understanding of children’s individual vulnerabilities. They have effective strategies in place to help keep children safe and these are clearly set out in individual safeguarding risk profiles.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is spacious, comfortable and well furnished. Children like their bedrooms and enjoy personalising them. Consequently, each bedroom reflects an aspect of the child’s personality and individuality, giving them a sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children can participate in a range of activities that reflect their interests and hobbies.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children make progress in their education and with the support of staff are more confident to learn and to sit their exams.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work closely with health professionals to ensure that children’s health needs are managed effectively, including, when required, seeking the help of specialist services.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff prepare children well for the future, including supporting them to develop their independence skills.

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

The registered manager understands her responsibilities in keeping children safe. When a child made an allegation following an incident, this was dealt with swiftly and all relevant agencies were notified.

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

Incidents of children going missing from the home are well managed. Staff work closely with other professionals to ensure that children are safe.

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

Staff demonstrate knowledge in key areas of safeguarding, such as allegations, and online safety risks to children. They understand when individual children may be vulnerable and intervene to keep them safe. This good practice is underpinned by clear, detailed records and plans that clearly identify children’s needs and outline the support they need to stay safe. Inspection report for children’s home: SC482548 4 The registered manager and staff are aware of their responsibilities to ensure that health and safety processes are in place. Consequently, children, staff and visitors are protected and the home is safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is passionate in ensuring that children feel respected and valued.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have taken effective steps to manage an unsettled period in the home. Staff have been resilient and have remained focused on achieving positive outcomes for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The senior managers are hands-on and visible in the home. They model good practice, which helps to ensure that there is a shared ethos and that children are cared for consistently in line with the home’s statement of purpose.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager and staff work in partnership with parents and other professionals and feedback is very positive. This demonstrates a culture of openness, which keeps children’s needs at the heart of decision-making.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Although staff receive regular supervision, this forum does not give staff the opportunity to have in-depth discussions or set targets to support their development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are systems in place to monitor the quality of care. Serious events are reviewed by the registered manager, along with other significant areas of practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

However, independent person who undertakes monthly visits to the home, rarely consults with parents, and external professionals to form an opinion as to whether children are effectively safeguarded and the home is promoting the well-being of children. Inspection report for children’s home: SC482548 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 all employees—

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Requirement Due date

receive practice-related supervision by a person with appropriate experience. (Regulation 33 (4)(b)

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Requirement Due date

This relates to ensuring that records are maintained of discussions in supervisions, including setting targets to support staff development. 30 April 2023

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Recommendation

 The registered provider should ensure that the independent person they appoint has the skills and understanding necessary to assess all relevant information and form an impartial judgement about the quality of the home’s care. This is in relation to gaining feedback from external agencies, and the level of scrutiny to support the registered manager to improve outcomes for children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 65, paragraph 15.8)

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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: SC482548 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Lioncare Ltd operating as The Lioncare Group

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lioncare House, 58a Livingstone Road, Hove, Sussex BN3 3WL

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Inspector

Hannah Cox, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC482548 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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