Children's Home run by J24 Resourcing Ltd in Derby

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 1 Registered provider: J24 Resourcing Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and operated by a private provider. It is registered to provide care for up to three children who may have emotional and social needs.

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Information about this children’s home

One child is currently being cared for in this home.

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Information about this children’s home

There has been no registered manager since 20 July 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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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: 2686855 2

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Findings from the inspection

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

Staff have built a good relationship with the child in their care. Staff know the child well and want to support the child to make progress. The child is confident to speak to staff if they have any worries or concerns.

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The care of children

Although staff try to motivate the child to engage in learning, this is not yet working. The child lacks educational routine and structure. Furthermore, staff are not creative in encouraging educational activities outside of the brief structured school time. As a result, the child spends long periods of time sleeping during the day. For such reasons, the child lacks stimulation and is not making sustained educational progress.

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The care of children

Staff welcome family members to the home. This supports the child to spend quality time with people who are important to them. Although this is positive, one family member said that they would appreciate more regular communication with staff. The family member wanted further updates on their child’s progress.

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The care of children

The manager and staff work well with health professionals to meet the needs of the child. The manager attends regular meetings and advocates on the child’s behalf. The manager seeks specialist advice for the child when necessary. This means that the child receives support from appropriate agencies.

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The safety of children

The child is supported by a consistent staff team. Permanent staff cover any absences. The child is cared for by staff who they know and who understand their needs.

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The safety of children

The child went missing on one occasion. As a result, the manager updated the risk assessment, which is clear and detailed. The manager has a system to ensure that staff read and understand plans when they have been updated. Staff say that health professionals provide further guidance when necessary. Therefore, risks are reduced and the child is safer.

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The safety of children

Staff attend training to ensure that they are competent in managing children’s complex patterns of behaviours. The manager has provided guidance to staff which has improved record-keeping. Staff say that the manager provides additional training if requested. Staff have completed basic training. However, this could be improved by further training in areas that are specific to this child. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 3 The child is confident to speak to the manager if they have concerns about the care being provided. The manager takes swift action even if this is not viewed as a formal complaint. As a result, the child feels listened to.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

The acting manager has been in post since July 2023. They intend to register with Ofsted and are committed to improving the quality of care for the child. However, they have not been in post long enough to drive forward improvements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

The manager and responsible individual have responded to recommendations from the independent visitor. However, the manager does not yet have good systems in place to ensure that she has good oversight of the home. This is an area for development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

On occasion, where staff have worked with children and vulnerable adults, the manager has not verified the reasons why staff have left previous posts. This is necessary to ensure that children’s safety is prioritised. Despite this shortfall, the manager ensures that staff are safely recruited.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

Leaders and managers have not ensured that the home’s statement of purpose is up to date. This prevents the regulator from having oversight of the home between inspections.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers

The manager has improved the quality and frequency of supervision for staff. Staff have an opportunity to reflect on their practice and areas for improvement. As a result, staff say they feel well supported by the manager. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

06/06/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and promotes their welfare.

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Requirement Due date

In particular the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(c)(h))

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Requirement Due date

This relates specifically to the manager having oversight of all significant incidents and having monitoring systems in place to ensure quality of care. It also relates to the need to ensure that all staff complete training to meet the needs of the child. 1 November 2023

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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Requirement Due date

employ an individual to work at the children’s home

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Requirement Due date

if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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Requirement Due date

full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a) (3)(d) 1 November 2023 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 6 This specifically relates to the need to find out, so far as reasonably practicable, the reason why employment has ended when a person has previously worked with children or vulnerable adults.

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Requirement Due date

keep the statement of purpose under review and, where appropriate, revise it; and

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Requirement Due date

notify HMCI of any revisions and send HMCI a copy of the revised statement within 28 days of the revision. (Regulation 16 (3)(a)(b))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically refers to any revised statement of purpose being submitted to HMCI within 28 days. 1 November 2023

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that where children placed in a home are not participating in education because they have been excluded or are not on a school roll for some other reason, the registered person and staff must work closely with the placing authority so that the child is supported and enabled to resume full-time education as soon as possible. In the interim, the child should be supported to sustain or regain their confidence in education and be engaged in suitable structured activities. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 28, paragraph 5.15) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: J24 Resourcing Ltd, Unit 3, Burley House, Rowditch Place, Derby DE22 3LR

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Inspector

Alli Tandy, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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