Children's Home run by Time-Out Children’s Homes Limited in Rochdale

Inspection report for children’s home: SC416267 1 SC416267 Registered provider: Time-Out Children’s Homes Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned and provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. If required, children can access the organisation’s school and therapy department.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in December 2020.

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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: SC416267 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

04/01/2023 Full good 15/12/2021 Full good 28/01/2020 Full good 08/01/2019 Full good Inspection report for children’s home: SC416267 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child is currently living at the home. He is new to the home and is settling in well. He is making progress, especially in taking part in activities in the community. The previous child lived at the home for over 18 months and made progress in the time he was there.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children benefit from well-planned transitions when moving into the home and when leaving. The staff are child centred in their approach. They go to visit the child before they move into the home. This helps to develop the relationship between staff and the child. The staff have also supported a child to move out positively. They involved the child in the plan and kept in contact with the child, which helped him to settle into his new home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Before moving into the home, the child had limited opportunities to develop his interests and hobbies. The staff are encouraging him to try new activities in the home and the community. The child is currently at Center Parcs with staff, which is his first holiday ever.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff consult with the child on all aspects of his day-to-day care. He completes a weekly feedback form where he can share how his week has been. This includes views on the menu, activities and ideas on how to improve the home. The manager ensures that these are discussed in the monthly team meetings.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff celebrate the child’s successes through monthly updates. These are child centred and cover all aspects of the child’s day-to-day activities and achievements. This information is shared with other professionals. The staff also created a journey book, which captures positive memories for the child. This is full of photos and positive comments which start from the day children move into the home and go to the day they move on from the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to keep in touch with people who are important to them. They work proactively with social services to promote positive family time. The child is now developing his relationships with his sisters as well as his parents.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager has high expectations of the child attending school. She has ensured that the child can continue to attend school full time after the summer holidays.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s health needs are met, and the child has attended all appropriate appointments. The manager is aware of the past traumas that may have had an impact on the child. The manager has access to internal therapists to help support the child. This would be used when the child is more settled in the home and if issues arise. Inspection report for children’s home: SC416267 4

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

The child says that he feels safe. He has a trusted staff member and feels he would raise any concerns. There has been one complaint made by the previous child and the manager ensured that this was dealt with appropriately.

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

Staff ensure that any missing-from-home incidents are managed effectively, which keeps the child safe. The child who previously lived at the home had been missing. The staff took steps to locate the child and ensured that his safety was paramount. Staff worked with the child and other professionals, and it was found that the child needed a planned move from the local area to keep him safe.

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

Staff keep risk and behaviour management plans under review. Staff add more information as they develop an understanding of the child’s needs. The staff are consistent in managing the child’s behaviour and there have been no physical interventions or consequences for behaviours.

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

The staff have a good understanding of online safety. When issues have arisen, the staff have carried out direct work with the child. This ensures that their safety is maintained.

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

The home provides a safe, homely and comfortable environment for children. The child has access to age-appropriate toys and games. The child can personalise his bedroom, and staff help him to keep this tidy. The manager ensures that all health and safety checks are up to date.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

An experienced, child-focused and aspirational registered manager leads the home. The staff feel supported and there are clear opportunities for staff to contribute to the home through regular team meetings.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home benefits from a stable staff team. New staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme which gives them the skills and knowledge for their role. All staff receive regular professional supervision. This allows them to reflect on their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The staff have all completed appropriate training to equip them with the skills to meet the needs of the child living at the home. There is a comprehensive training programme in place. In addition, staff benefit from the support of clinical professionals to help develop their skills.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works proactively with other professionals. She will escalate concerns if responses from agencies are not satisfactory. For example, she has raised concerns about not receiving the child’s care plan. Through resolving this issue, staff’s understanding of the child’s needs has improved. Inspection report for children’s home: SC416267 5 The manager has clear oversight of the day-to-day running of the home. She has carried out a detailed quality of care review in the appropriate time frame. However, this does not include feedback from professionals, parents or staff. This feedback is essential in assessing the service being provided.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The statement of purpose of the home is up to date. However, the manager needs to ensure that this accurately reflects the criteria for admissions. It currently states that the home can provide care for children with physical disabilities. The home is not currently registered to meet this need. The manager also needs to make it clear that the electronic monitoring system on the landing will only be used when there is an identified risk and explain how this will be reviewed. Inspection report for children’s home: SC416267 6

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the home has an up-to-date care plan for the child from the local authority. It is essential that staff understand what is required of them to meet the needs of the child. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 56, paragraph 11.5)  The registered person should ensure that they have a system in place which allows them to monitor the matters set out in the regulations at least every six months. This should include feedback from each child’s placing authority, family and staff. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 64, paragraph 15.2)  The registered person should ensure that the information in the statement of purpose is clear and accurately reflects the criteria for admissions and is line with the home’s registration. Additionally, the registered person should make it clear

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Recommendations

that monitoring equipment will only be used when there is an identified risk and this has been agreed by the placing authority. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.6)

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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: SC416267 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Time-Out Children’s Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 2, Ripponden Mill, Mill Fold, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 4DH

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Dominic Macauley

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Inspector

Simon Jones, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC416267 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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