Children's home run by Restorative Social Care Services Ltd

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 1 Registered provider: Restorative Social Care Services Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A private organisation runs this home. It provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. Two children currently live in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2022.

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Information about this children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 2

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Findings from the inspection

This assurance inspection was carried out after Ofsted received complaints about the home. However, we did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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The care of children

Children enjoy positive and friendly relationships with staff. Staff listen to children and, where possible, act on their wishes and feelings. Staff are motivated to provide good care to children and understand their complex needs. They take the time to get to know children well and speak proudly about their progress and achievements.

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The care of children

Children enjoy participating in a variety of social activities. They are encouraged to develop active hobbies and interests. Children go on outings with staff, which provides them with social opportunities and promotes their self-confidence.

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The care of children

Staff understand the importance of promoting and enabling children to stay in touch with their families and friends. Staff support children to maintain and strengthen these relationships and ensure that any visits are safe. Children are encouraged to form friendships and invite these friends to the home. This helps children to sustain important relationships and promotes a sense of belonging.

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The safety of children

Risk assessments are thorough. There are effective behaviour management and preventative strategies for the staff to follow. On occasion, the staff have physically intervened to keep children safe and to prevent injury to others. Discussions with children and staff routinely occur, providing opportunities to reflect on whether such incidents could be handled differently in the future. Leaders and managers evaluate these records and ensure that any measures that are used are necessary and proportionate.

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The safety of children

Children said they feel happy and safe in the home and that there are trusted staff who they can approach if they have any worries or concerns. Some children are experiencing difficulties in settling at night. The staff have acted to implement positive care strategies to help children re-establish appropriate night-time routines. This support is ongoing.

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The safety of children

When recruiting staff, managers follow safer recruitment procedures to ensure that staff are fully vetted and appropriate to work with children. This promotes a safe and healthy environment for children.

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The safety of children

Safeguarding incidents and allegations are well managed. The registered manager takes appropriate action and communicates effectively with other professionals to ensure that children are protected in the home. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 3

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

The home is led by a registered manager who is supported by a deputy manager. Together, they have a clear vision for the home. The home is appropriately staffed to meet the children’s needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

The team of staff has been relatively stable, and one new staff member has been appointed to the home since the last inspection. When bank staff have been used, they are generally known to the children. As a result, children are being cared for by adults they have an established relationship with.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Staff feel supported by the management team. They benefit from regular, reflective supervision that supports them to undertake their roles effectively. Regular team meetings also take place, which encourages the sharing of information to explore ways that help them to support children better.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

The registered manager is still working on the two recommendations made at the recent full inspection. Therefore, it has not been possible to fully assess progress with these. These recommendations have therefore been restated following this assurance inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/05/2023 Full Good 14/02/2023 Full Inadequate 22/02/2022 Full Good 29/05/2019 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff record important information about the individual children. Information should be written in a helpful way and reflect children’s life history. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraphs 14.4 and 14.5)  The registered person should challenge relevant people and services to ensure that children’s needs are met while they live in the home. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 12, paragraph 2.8) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Restorative Social Care Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 8 Victoria Street, Greetland, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX4 8DF

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christopher Kershaw

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Inspector

Evelyn Chafota, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 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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