Children's home run by Bradford Children and Families Trust

Inspection report for children’s home: 2730065 1 Registered provider: Bradford Children and Families Trust Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by Bradford Children and Families Trust. It is registered to provide full-time care for up to four children who may experience a range of social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager re-registered on 1 April 2023, when the local authority arrangements were taken over by a trust. The manager registered with Ofsted on 14 April 2023.

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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: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2730065 2

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Not previously inspected

Inspection report for children’s home: 2730065 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The day-to-day experiences for the one child living at the home are positive, as staff are able to focus their time and efforts on helping the child to settle and make progress. The child responds to the structure and routine and the consistent and nurturing care provided by staff. The open and trusting relationships they enjoy with staff have given the child a sense of security and belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s positive attitude to learning is helping them to make progress in their education. Staff help the child to access additional learning to enable them to catch up on education they have previously missed. The child has aspirations for their future education and career goals.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is reported to be in good physical health. A balanced, healthy diet, physical exercise and positive routines are helping the child to maintain this. The child’s emotional and mental health has improved since they moved into the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff talk to the child about a range of topics that focus on their care, relationships and well-being. Staff ensure that the child is heard and their wishes and feelings are listened to and considered. The child attends the Children in Care Council, and by sharing their opinions, they can influence the care that they and others receive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide the child with help and support to develop independence. The child- centred approach and the pace of learning are aligned to the child’s needs. This positive approach has led to the child making progress from their starting point.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Family time is promoted in line with the child’s plan. Where the child has experienced barriers to family time, staff advocate for the child, and there is a multi- agency response to support the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Spending time with friends is important to the child. Friends are welcomed to the home, and they are often invited to join activities and day trips. The child enjoys a range of activities, such as horse-riding and ice skating, and they took part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for charity.

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

The risks to the child reduced when they moved into the home. Risk assessments identify all known risks to the child, and they provide staff with clear guidance. Staff understand the child’s risks and vulnerabilities, and they are clear on the steps to follow to mitigate those risks.

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

The child does not go missing from home, but there are clear plans in place that provide staff with clarity on the steps to follow should the child go missing. Inspection report for children’s home: 2730065 4 There have not been any serious incidents since the child moved into the home. Measures of control, such as physical restraint or consequences for behaviour, have not been used.

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

Staff talk to the child about how they are feeling. This helps the child to understand any difficult emotions they may be experiencing. The regular discussions have helped the child to find better coping strategies.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager and deputy manager have a wealth of experience in caring for children. The manager is ambitious about the quality of care provided for the child. He is committed to ensuring that the child has positive outcomes and achieves their full potential. These aspirations are the goals of the whole staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager values the staff and provides them with effective leadership. Staff said that they feel supported. One staff member said, ‘He could not do any more for the staff and the child. He wants the best for everybody.’ Staff work as a team; they are happy, and moral is high.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision that is supportive and provides an opportunity for them to reflect on their practice. Team meetings take place regularly. Records show that discussions are focused on the child’s plan and reviewing the quality of care provided to the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has strong oversight of the home. The systems in place to review the risks to the child and to track the progress the child is making are effective.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is evidence of positive relationships with professionals and of multi-agency working at this home. The manager and staff advocate for the child and confidently challenge others to ensure that the child’s needs are met in line with their plan. This positive approach ensures that the right support is in place for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Most staff have completed the core training program. However, there are gaps in training for newly appointed staff. This is because the availability of scheduled training dates is limited, which means that some staff have not been able to book the training needed. Inspection report for children’s home: 2730065 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff can access appropriate facilities and resources to support their training needs, and they should understand the key role they play in the training and development of staff in the home. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.11)

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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: 2730065 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bradford Children and Families Trust

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Sir Henry Mitchell House (5th Floor), 4 Manchester Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD5 0QL

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Tereasa Denby-Wallis

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Inspector

Rachel Webster, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2730065 7 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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