Children's home run by Compass Children‟s Homes Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 1252937 1 Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is registered to provide care for up to four children with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. It is owned and run by a private organisation. At the time of the inspection, two children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since March 2023.

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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: 1252937 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/07/2022 Full Good 26/07/2021 Full Good 03/03/2020 Full Good 17/05/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 1252937 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children speak warmly about their relationships with staff. One child told the inspector that they prefer living here because staff really understand them. Recent renovations to the home have contributed to the children having a sense of pride about where they live, and they enjoy helping to maintain its appearance.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Well-written care plans and assessments provide staff with information about how to meet the individual needs of children, and this supports them to provide good- quality care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to access a range of activities that promote this. Staff ensure that when children express any new interests, they can explore these, and they can have fun doing so.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers have developed positive working relationships with people who are important to children. Social workers are reassured by the collaborative working and open communication from staff. Children’s contact with family and friends is managed sensitively, providing them with the support that they need to enjoy their time with others.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children feel listened to and know who to speak with if they feel worried. This is a result of the nurturing relationships that children have with staff. This has enabled children to explore their own identity and be who they want to be.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are ambitious about children’s futures and support them to make good progress in relation to their starting points. They enable children to be as independent as possible, while managing levels of vulnerability and risk well.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers plan thoughtfully when helping children to move into and out of the home. One child, who has recently left the home, was supported to write their own move-on plan. This was the first time that they had managed to move in a planned way.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children attend education regularly, with one child stating that they were excited about the opportunity to sit a GCSE exam. On occasions when there have been concerns about the suitability of education placements, the home has worked with agencies to find new placements for children.

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

Staff prioritise the safety and well-being of children. They understand risks well and respond appropriately to any concerns as they arise.

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

When concerns do arise, managers work collaboratively with external agencies to Inspection report for children’s home: 1252937 4 support children to be safe. Records of these concerns are clear, with well- documented evidence of the actions taken and the decisions made.

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

Staff are well trained in managing challenging incidents. When physical restraint is used, this is proportionate and well documented, and effective discussions help staff to learn from these incidents. Children are supported to understand the impact of their behaviours and to identify strategies that might help them in the future. As a result, incidents of challenging behaviours have reduced.

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

Risk assessments and plans are comprehensive and provide guidance for staff on how to support children effectively. Plans are reviewed following any incidents, and relevant information is shared with staff to help inform their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers are ambitious and passionate about providing a good quality of care to children. Managers have a good understanding of the progress that children make and appropriately acknowledge this with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff working in the home speak warmly of their relationships with managers and the support that they receive to further their development. Supervision of staff occurs regularly and provides staff with appropriate opportunities to reflect on practice, safeguarding and their own well-being.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers promote diversity and inclusivity in the home, with staff providing good role models for children, which supports a culture of respect and acceptance.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals, such as social workers, report that they have good relationships with managers and staff and that the communication allows them to feel well informed about children’s progress or any current concerns.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers and staff regularly seek the views of children using a variety of methods, such as questionnaires, meetings and the use of advocacy. This feedback helps the manager to formulate plans for developing the home to better meet the needs and reflect the interests of children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers continue to work to recruit staff to the team. Recruitment processes are robust, and managers follow safer recruitment principles. This helps to ensure that staff working in the home are suitable.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers have a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses in the home. They have reflected well on recent challenges and have used this to improve their practice. Inspection report for children’s home: 1252937 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: 1252937 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3 Rayns Way, Syston, Leicester LE7 1PF

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Inspector

Jay Shekleton, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 1252937 7 regulates and inspects 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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