Children's Home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited in North Northamptonshire

Inspection report for children's home: 1256059 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is run by a private company that is owned by a national charity. It is registered to provide care for up to five children with emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There were four children living at the home at the time of this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is led by a registered manager.

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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

Date of last inspection: 18 October 2022

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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: 1256059 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

18/10/2022 Full Good 26/01/2022 Full Good 19/11/2019 Full Good 04/12/2018 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 1256059 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff have created a homely atmosphere for children to live in and enjoy. They speak very positively and affectionately of the children and have high aspirations for them. They use language that cares, such as ‘everyone loves you’. They freely provide children with physical comfort, such as hugs, and they are always available to the children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The very good relationships that children have with staff are developed through one-to-one conversations between them. Children have changed the name of these to ‘bestie sessions’. These sessions are individual to each child. They focus on things that are important for that child and, as a result, children say that they love their home and the staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff and manager understand the importance of children’s education. The staff are strong advocates for the children, ensuring they have school placements that meet their needs. Children are helped to learn when not in full-time education. Older children are supported with their choices for further education, apprenticeships and work.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are involved in a range of activities that promote their physical and emotional well-being. Staff help children to eat a healthy diet and support them to talk about their feelings. This ensures that children are helped to lead a healthy lifestyle and to feel free to express their feelings and emotions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are helped to keep close relationships with family members and friends. This includes being supported to meet with their friends after school in the community and at home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s care plans are clear and detailed. They help staff to understand the children’s needs and how to care for each child. There are good relationships with other agencies who work with the children. Children are involved with the development of their plans. This ensures children know and understand their plans.

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

The registered manager and staff understand risk. They recognise the importance of knowing the children well and how best to respond to each child’s needs and vulnerabilities. Children’s individual behaviour support plans advise staff on how to prevent risky behaviour and respond to children who are struggling. Children are involved in developing these plans and this helps children understand how staff can help them in times of difficulty. For example, one child recognised that they no longer saw some behaviours as a risk, which is good progress. Inspection report for children's home: 1256059 4 The manager ensures that any allegations and complaints made by children are taken seriously and managed well. This includes good communication with social workers and other involved professionals. Children are kept updated on any action taken and outcomes from their allegations or complaints. This ensures that children

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

are listened to and their views respected.

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

Children do not use any illegal substances. They do not go missing from the home. However, clear procedures are in place for staff and children should this happen. Therefore, children are not affected by the known risks of being missing from care.

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

Children have access to an independent advocate who is known to the children and can work individually with a child or with children as a group. Children are also able to access an independent visitor and provide their views on living at the home. As a result, children can talk to external trusted adults as well as staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has ensured that the requirements and recommendations from the last inspection are met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is extremely positive about the children and staff. She speaks highly of them and is ambitious for them. She has created a family environment, with clear expectations of staff and children. Staff speak highly of the manager and how approachable and supportive she is. As a result, children like living in the home and staff like working there.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive the support they need from the manager. This begins with a thorough induction for staff who are new to the home and company. Staff receive regular and effective supervision with a manager or senior worker. There is a comprehensive training programme. Additional training is provided when children’s specific needs are identified. This ensures that staff are equipped to meet the needs of each child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager holds regular team meetings, which are well attended. Staff feel able to participate and share ideas and any concerns they may have. Staff say they can talk to the manager about anything. This helps staff to contribute to the development of the home and the care of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

An experienced and knowledgeable responsible individual provides the manager with support and oversight. He visits the home regularly. He knows the staff and children well. The manager receives monthly supervision, as well as having daily conversations with the responsible individual. She also has extra support from a regional management group. This provides the manager with support, oversight and guidance.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has extensive quality assurance processes in place. Her oversight and knowledge of the children and life at the home are excellent and inform clear home and workforce development plans. As a result, the care of the children and support of the staff are continually monitored and responded to. Inspection report for children's home: 1256059 5

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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: 1256059 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lumonics House, Valiant Office Suites, Valley Drive, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby CV21 1TQ

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Inspectors

Shaun Caplis, Social Care Inspector Angela Duffus-Palmer, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 1256059 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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