Children's Home run by Bay View Child Care Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 1 SC463926 Registered provider: Bay View Childcare Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is managed by a private provider and is registered to provide care for up to six children.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has been in post since September 2022.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

25/05/2022 Full Good 27/10/2021 Full Good 30/10/2019 Full Outstanding 16/10/2018 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 3

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outstanding

At the time of the inspection, five children were living at the home. Since the last inspection, one child has left in a planned way to be closer to their hometown, and one child has moved in. All five children were spoken to as part of the inspection.

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outstanding

Staff provide excellent care and support to children. This means that children make exceptional progress. Consistent and trusting relationships between children and staff allow children to form positive attachments and feel safe and secure.

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outstanding

Children engage in a wide range of activities and hobbies. This has enabled children to take up new hobbies, become more confident and make new friends. All activities and experiences are appropriately risk assessed. Children are actively involved in their local community and have recently taken part in fundraising for a local charity.

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outstanding

Emotional health and well-being support for children and staff is provided by a skilled clinical team. This complements the therapeutic model of care delivered by the manager and staff team. As a result, children benefit from staff who are empathetic and reflective. Children’s outcomes are enhanced as a result.

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outstanding

All children are making very good progress in their education settings. Staff go above and beyond to make sure that children’s education provisions fully meet their individual needs. An independent reviewing officer told the inspector that the manager was instrumental in securing a construction-based placement for a child. As a result, the child’s attendance, confidence and well-being have improved. The child now has a goal for his future career. One teacher told the inspectors, ‘I have always been very impressed at the consistency, reliability and compassion I have seen from the staff.’ Positive relationships with partner agencies allow children to reach their full potential.

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outstanding

The quality of direct work carried out with children is exceptional. Staff sensitively talk to children about key issues, such as racism, misogyny, bullying and managing feelings. Staff identify creative ways, including videos, quizzes, flash cards and games, to educate children on key issues. This captures children’s interests and has led to more meaningful engagement.

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outstanding

The home environment is maintained to a good standard. The home is welcoming and there is a relaxed atmosphere. The home was undergoing improvement work at the time of the inspection. Children have been consulted about the improvements and are excited to see their new bathroom. `

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outstanding

Children have many opportunities to contribute to decision-making and feel confident to raise any issues or suggestions. The inspectors observed children chatting to each other, offering advice and engaging in activities together. Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 4

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outstanding

Children’s risk assessments are up to date and include all pertinent risks. They are developed alongside the clinical team. Children’s risks are known and fully understood by the team. Effective and creative direct work with children has helped staff to understand associated risks and supported them to handle situations. As a result, risks have reduced significantly for the children.

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outstanding

The registered manager is passionate about research-informed practice and incorporates this into the day-to-day running of the home. This has made a significant difference to the lives of the children.

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outstanding

Staff support children to take age-appropriate risks. Children benefit from sensible and proportionate plans that promote their independence and prepare them for adulthood. As a result, children enjoy activities, part-time employment and time with their friends and family.

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outstanding

Children who have previously gone missing from home no longer do so. When children are out enjoying time in the community, they keep in touch with staff and follow plans that are in place. If children are reported missing from home, there is a clear protocol in place for staff to follow. Children receive return home interviews within timescales by an independent person.

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outstanding

Staff are highly trained and skilled in behaviour management and use their knowledge to support children effectively. Restraint is rarely used in the home. If restraint is needed, it is used in line with regulation and is deemed as fair and proportionate.

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outstanding

Positive behaviour is encouraged in the home. Staff use appropriate consequences and rewards to help children understand their feelings and acceptable behaviour.

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outstanding

Robust monitoring of devices and the internet ensures that any inappropriate use is flagged and dealt with promptly. Staff use online resources and direct work sessions to educate children to be safe online. This has helped them to recognise dangers and warning signs.

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outstanding

All safeguarding incidents have been dealt with appropriately and without delay. Staff work effectively with partner agencies to ensure that children are safeguarded.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home is managed by a strong and inspirational leader. She has exceptional knowledge and understanding of the children in her care. Children are at the heart of everything. The manager ensures that children’s input and ideas are fully always considered. Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 5 High-quality support and training help staff to deliver individualised care to children. Staff speak highly of the emotional support they receive and the positive difference this has made to staff morale, motivation and retention. As a result, children are cared for by a stable and consistent team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Team meetings are well attended and held regularly. They link to research and development, which enables the team to strive to improve. The manager and deputy managers promote positive team spirit and are nurturing and supportive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

There are strong systems in place to monitor the progress children make. These reflect the positive impact the high-quality care is having on children’s lives. The management team has high aspirations for staff and children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Placing authorities are extremely complimentary about the staff and the care provided to children. They hold the manager in high regard. A child’s social worker told the inspectors:

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

‘The manager wholeheartedly supports the young person in expressing his wishes but is also honest with him when things can’t or don’t happen as quickly as he may want them to. Her attitude is always positive, with a solution-focused approach in all she does.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The provider ensures that an independent person visits the home each month and responds without delay to any actions raised. However, the independent person does not always record an opinion as to whether children are safeguarded effectively. Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that any individual appointed to carry out visits to the home as an independent person makes a rigorous and impartial assessment of the home’s arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in the home’s care. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 65, paragraph 15.5)

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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: SC463926 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bay View Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Core Assets, Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4AD

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christopher Thompson

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Inspectors

Jessica Higginson, Social Care Inspector Helen Fee, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 8 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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