Children's home run by A-Triangle Care Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2712048 1 Registered provider: A-Triangle Care Limited

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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 and accommodation for one child who may have experienced emotional or behavioural difficulties. The home may provide care and accommodation for children with learning difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has been in post since November 2022.

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This monitoring visit

During a full inspection on 31 July and 1 August 2023, inspectors identified significant shortfalls in safeguarding practice and leadership and management. As a result, two compliance notices were issued under Section 22a of the Care Standards Act 2000. These related to regulation 12 (protection of children standard) and regulation 13 (the leadership and management standard) of The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

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This monitoring visit

The focus of this visit was to monitor and review the actions taken by the provider to meet the compliance notices relating to regulation 12 and 13.

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This monitoring visit

There are now risk management plans in place that clearly identify all known risks for the child. They include clear strategies and expectations for staff on how to manage the risks. The plans are regularly reviewed and shared with staff to ensure that they have the most current information in relation to the child’s risks and any vulnerabilities.

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This monitoring visit

There is an up-to-date missing from care protocol for the child. There have been no episodes of going missing from care since the last inspection. However, staff spoken to understand the risks and what action to take to protect the child.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager has completed individual interviews with each of the team leaders to ensure that they have a good understanding of their roles and Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2712048 2 responsibilities. Additional training has been identified to address any gaps in skills and knowledge.

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This monitoring visit

The registered person has ensured that there are sufficient staff to meet the needs of the child. The rotas evidence that there are always two staff members on each shift, one of whom is experienced. The arrangements for management oversight at the weekends are now clear.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last inspection, the registered manager has worked hard to improve the management oversight of the home. Monitoring and review systems have been updated, and there is now an internal monthly checklist. Monthly audits have taken place to identify any shortfalls in records. Consultation forms have been introduced for external professionals to share feedback.

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This monitoring visit

Consistent routines and boundaries are now in place for the child, particularly regarding their use of the games console and mobile phone. The child is responding well to these changes and engaging in activities with staff. Staff reported that the home is more organised, and they are working together to provide consistency and stability for the child.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager has been a driving force in securing a suitable educational provision for the child. The child has recently started a phased-in period at a new school with support from the home’s staff.

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This monitoring visit

Careful recruitment has taken place for a staff member who has recently started working in the home.

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This monitoring visit

There is now a clear training matrix in place. New staff have received an appropriate induction. Since the last inspection, some staff have completed the PACE training. Staff spoke about how the training has helped them develop a more therapeutic approach to their practice. Another course is planned for those who could not attend.

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This monitoring visit

In Ofsted’s view, the provider has taken sufficient action to meet the compliance notices under 12 and 13. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2712048 3

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since the last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under The Care Standards Act 2000. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2712048 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: A-Triangle Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: A-Triangle Care Limited, 5 Crescent East, Thornton- Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 3LJ

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Inspector

Dawn Walker, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2712048 5 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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