Children's home run by TJY Care Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2721136 1 Registered provider: TJY Care Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home registered in April 2023 and provides care for up to three children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2023 and holds a suitable qualification. This is the home’s first inspection.

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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 outstanding

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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: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2721136 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the home registered, four children have moved into the home and two children have returned to live with their family, in line with their care plan. At the time of the inspection, two children were living at the home. As a result of good planning, children have settled exceptionally well and are happy living at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children form trusting relationships with each other, the staff team and the manager. Children are building a sense of belonging and are following staff guidance. When there is conflict, staff are exceptionally skilled at giving children space and time to reflect. This helps children to repair relationships quickly.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Before living at the home, both children experienced barriers to education that had an impact on their learning experience. Since living at the home, managers and staff have worked exceptionally well in partnership with schools to help children access education that suits their needs. A tutor said, ‘He has gaps in learning due to being out of education for a long time. He is positive and focused on what he wants to do. From what we can see, we feel he can pass his GCSEs.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged to stay fit and well. They access services that support their physical, social and emotional health. Staff talk about sensitive subjects in planned discussions. This helps children to discuss subjects that are important to them. As a result, children are more aware of how to manage their emotional, sexual and physical health.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff ensure that children have plenty of positive experiences and help them to enjoy activities of their choice. For example, children have enjoyed go karting, high ropes, horse riding and escape rooms. This helps to broaden children’s social experiences.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children know how to make a complaint. They alert staff when they are unhappy. The manager addresses and responds to complaints quickly and effectively. As a result, children feel listened to and know their concerns are taken seriously.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children visit family and friends who are important to them. Staff stay in regular contact with children when they have visits or overnight stays with friends and family.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children cherish spending time with the people who are important to them. As a result, important relationships are strengthened. Inspection report for children’s home: 2721136 3

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

Children are safe and protected from harm. The excellent relationships staff have with children mean that they can de-escalate situations before they need to use restraint. As a result, there has not been any use of physical intervention.

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

Staff promote positive behaviour and offer rewards and incentives. For example, a child received a monetary gift in acknowledgement of the good work she was doing. This promotes children’s positive behaviour and encourages them to make the right choices.

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

Staff know each child well. They understand their individual vulnerabilities. Risk management plans are detailed and provide clear guidance for the staff to support children when they are anxious, angry or upset. As a result, children are protected from harm.

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

Staff take swift action when children go missing from care. They work in partnership with the police to help children to return home safely. As a result, incidents in which children go missing from the home are reducing.

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

Children live in a safe environment. Health and safety risks, including fire, are assessed, and staff understand the procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. Children take part in regular fire evacuation drills. This ensures that they know how to keep themselves safe.

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

The registered manager safely recruits staff. Staff undergo safer recruitment checks to ensure that they are suitable to work with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home is managed by a suitably qualified registered manager. She is exceptionally ambitious, highly motivated, dedicated, and passionate about providing good care for children. A staff member said:

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

‘I haven’t worked with anyone who is more professional or caring in the workplace as [name of registered manager]. She is dedicated to her job and gives great sound advice and nurtures growth within her staff.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager has a clear vision and expectations for children. She challenges services when she feels they are not acting in the best interests of the children. This ensures that children receive care that is central to their individual needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager has sent a revised copy of the home’s statement of purpose to Ofsted. However, it did not contain staff’s qualifications and skills. The manager took immediate action to rectify this at the time of the inspection.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive a highly effective induction, training and supervision. This helps to equip them with the skills they need to deliver good-quality care for children. Staff Inspection report for children’s home: 2721136 4 speak in high regard about their manager, they love their jobs and are continually pushed to develop their skills and interests.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Monitoring by the manager is highly effective and streamlined. She keeps track of each child’s journey. This continued monitoring and review ensures that the service continues to provide children with positive experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Partnership working is a real strength. The manager works exceptionally well with staff and other professionals. They have a dedicated, child-centred approach when sharing information about the children. This improves children’s experiences and development. Inspection report for children’s home: 2721136 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: 2721136 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Collingwood Community Centre, Collingwood Drive, Birmingham B43 7NF

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Inspector

Michelle Spruce, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2721136 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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