Children's Home run by Horizon Care and Education Group Limited in Coventry

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2578355 1 Registered provider: Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

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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 part of a large private organisation. The home cares for up to four children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Since the last inspection, two children have left the home. At the time of this inspection, two children were living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

There is a registered manager in post who holds a level 5 diploma in leadership and management.

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Inspection date: 4 October 2023

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 4 October 2023

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspections, 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: 2578355 2

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Outcome 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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Findings from the inspection

Staff take time to understand the needs of each child. As a result, children have good relationships with staff, and children say that they feel safe.

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Findings from the inspection

The home environment is warm and welcoming, having recently undergone some renovations. This has helped to create a family feel. The children’s bedrooms are freshly decorated. Children have helped to choose the colour and theme of their bedroom, and as a result, children feel comfortable in the home environment.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are supported by staff to develop their independence skills. For example, one child has been supported to build their knowledge in key areas such as budgeting, cooking and independent travel. As a result, this child feels more equipped for adulthood.

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Findings from the inspection

When children move on from the home, this is well organised. Children are supported to attend and contribute to meetings about the plans for them to move, and they also have the opportunity to visit their new home. Gifts and celebratory meals before they move help children to feel valued.

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Findings from the inspection

Consequences are fair and effective. Consequences are proportionate with the child’s actions and are always discussed with the child before being implemented. This helps the child to understand the reasons for the consequences and gives them the opportunity to reflect on their behaviour.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been one complaint since the last inspection. The manager progressed this well, ensuring the child had regular progress updates and that there were appropriate learning opportunities for staff.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have improved the response to missing-from-care incidents since the previous inspection. Staff have a clear focus on ensuring the child returns home quickly and safely. Good communication with relevant professionals ensures everyone is kept up to date when a child is missing from the home. Children are spoken to when they return to help reduce the likelihood of further episodes.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has ensured that staff are provided with training relevant to the needs of the children in their care. This has included training in areas such as autism and enuresis. Team meetings are used as an opportunity for staff to reflect on practice and discuss areas for development. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2578355 3 Since the previous inspection, some staff have successfully completed the level 3 diploma in children’s residential care. The manager has also sought to give additional support to some staff in readiness for them to undertake their level 5 diplomas in leadership and management.

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Findings from the inspection

The professional supervision of staff and managers is effective in progressing practice. Staff supervision allows time for staff to discuss their development and any training needs. Supervision sessions are meaningful for staff and allow them to have open discussions with managers should concerns arise. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2578355 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/05/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 05/07/2022 Full Good 13/04/2021 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2578355 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 12, Venture House, Prospect Business Park, Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 0LG

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Inspector

Chanel Bryant, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2578355 6 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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