Children's Home run by Greenfields Adolescent Development Limited in Herefordshire

Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1271587 1 Registered provider: Greenfields Adolescent Development 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 owned by a private company. It is registered to provide care for up to five children who have had adverse childhood experiences that have led to associated trauma and complex behaviours.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2023.

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This monitoring visit

Following an assurance visit on 21 June 2023, the inspector found serious and widespread concerns.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of the visit was to review the provider’s progress. The inspector found that the provider had taken action to meet two of the requirements raised. In addition, some progress had been made on two other requirements issued at the assurance visit.

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This monitoring visit

The registered manager has made an application to cancel his registration. A new manager has been recruited. They started working in the home on 1 November 2023.

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This monitoring visit

Three children continue to live at the home. The inspector spoke to one child, who said they were happy living at the home.

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This monitoring visit

Managers have taken a proactive approach and shared known risks and current concerns for children with others involved in their care. This includes those in education and work placements. This means there is a consistent approach to keeping children safe.

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This monitoring visit

Managers have made improvements to children’s care records. For one child, records clearly identify the risks and action staff need to take to keep the child safe. However, for another child, the records have not been fully updated with new and Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1271587 2 emerging risks. This does not ensure that all staff are fully aware of all the risks and the action they need to take to keep all children safe.

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This monitoring visit

Managers’ oversight has improved. Leaders from within the organisation have supported the registered manager to improve the monitoring systems. This has meant that poor staff practice is identified quickly and addressed. There has been an increased oversight of staff practice.

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This monitoring visit

Auditing systems are now in place. However, further work is required to strengthen the audit process. There are still inconsistencies in children’s plans. Not all risk management plans are being promptly updated, and discussions with children do not always cover important topics, such as new or emerging behaviours and risks.

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This monitoring visit

Children have made progress. They have opportunities to socialise with friends and engage in activities in the home and community. This is promoting their self-esteem and confidence.

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This monitoring visit

Staff consistently promote education for children. Children have bespoke plans, which include education through work placements. Staff also develop independence plans for children. This is supporting their development into adulthood.

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This monitoring visit

Children receive support from the in-house therapist. The therapist visits weekly and provides one-to-one support to children. In addition, the therapist supports staff to develop plans for children based on a theoretical knowledge of children’s additional support needs. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1271587 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

20/06/2023 Full Good 11/01/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 20/04/2021 Full Good 12/11/2019 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1271587 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 with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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Requirement Due date

assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child; and

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Requirement Due date

have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(iii))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, ensure that guidance set out for staff in children’s risk assessments is clear and informs staff of the actions they must take to protect children.

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated. 29 December 2023

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. 29 December 2023 Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1271587 5 (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(h)

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was made at the last inspection and is restated.

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Information about this inspection

The purpose of this visit was to monitor the action taken and the progress made by the children’s home since its last Ofsted inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000. Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1271587 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Greenfields Adolescent Development Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Caretech Community Service Ltd, Metropolitan House, 3 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire EN6 1AG

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Inspector

Debbie Bond, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home - monitoring visit: 1271587 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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Inspector

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