Children's home run by Holistic Care Service Nationwide Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2632889 1 Registered provider: Holistic Care Service Nationwide 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 for up to two children. The home’s statement of purpose states that it cares for children who may have experienced previous abuse and who may have social and emotional difficulties. One child was living in the home at the time of the inspection. There is currently no registered manager in post.

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Inspection date: 24 October 2023

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 24 October 2023

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: 2632889 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

There is currently one child living at the home. The child enjoys positive relationships with the staff and they understand the child’s needs well.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s health needs are met and they are receiving appropriate support and intervention for their emotional well-being. Staff are supported and directed by the company’s therapist to support the child with their complex needs and this is now recorded and evaluated.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s views, wishes and feelings regarding their care are taken into account and changes have been made to their plan at the child’s request. This includes an increase in visiting friends and family, which the staff support and facilitate.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is now supported to develop their independence skills. This includes cooking meals, maintaining a good standard of personal hygiene and keeping their room tidy. The child works well with incentives and the staff use these creatively to develop these independence skills.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand the child’s individual risks and respond appropriately. As a result, incidents are rare. When there are incidents, staff are able to use de-escalation strategies and their positive relationship with the child to prevent escalation. Staff now ensure that the child has the opportunity to have a debrief following any incidents.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, the child has not been reported missing from home. This is a significant achievement and ensures that the child is safe. The staff now understand the company’s child-protection policies and said that they are confident to raise any concerns that they may have.

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Findings from the inspection

There is a senior manager currently overseeing the home in the absence of a registered manager. However, a manager has been appointed.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager does not use agency staff which means that there is ensures consistency for children. However, up to date employment history for a returning staff member was not obtained. Additionally, the manager has not notified Ofsted of changes to the statement of purpose.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff receive a thorough induction when they start their employment, which continues throughout their probation. Staff said that they feel supported and that they now receive regular supervision. Staff receive appropriate training and support. This means that they have the skills needed to support the child effectively. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2632889 3 The manager now has much-improved oversight of the child’s progress and understands the staff team well. This means that any issues or concerns are quickly addressed and resolved.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has met the requirements and recommendations made at the last inspection.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/08/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 22/11/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2632889 4

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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

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)) 6 December 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; or

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Requirement Due date

if an individual is employed by a person other than the registered person to work at the home in a position in which the individual may have regular contact with children, allow that individual to work at the 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)(b) (3)(d)) 6 December 2023 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2632889 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Holistic Care Service Nationwide Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 4 Rose Hill, Southport PR9 0SN

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Inspector

Kerri Lynch, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2632889 6 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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