Children's Home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2732257 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 and operated by a national charity. It 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 is registered with Ofsted and is suitably qualified and experienced.

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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: 2732257 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Two children recently moved into the home in a planned sensitive way. The manager and staff ensured that they were well prepared including having ‘welcome baskets’ in the children’s bedroom for when the children arrived. This supports children to feel cared for and settled.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are at the heart of this home. Staff provide children with an extremely warm and nurturing home environment. Staff speak about children with enthusiasm, warmth and compassion. They demonstrate unwavering commitment to the children. This enables children to flourish in all areas of their development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have positive relationships with staff. Staff show a genuine commitment to supporting children. This helps children to settle following their moves into the home. This has been critical in enabling children to begin to build secure and meaningful relationships that are built on trust.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported and encouraged to make choices and decisions about their day-to-day care and have fun and try new experiences. Children are beginning to access a range of activities in the local community. For example, one child recently went ‘go carting’ for the first time. This helps to develop children’s confidence and self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged and supported to attend their educational placement. As children become older, staff help them prepare for adult life. Staff work closely with education providers to ensure there is effective partnership working to help children make good progress. Children receive consistency in care and education. This positive environment encourages children to achieve and engage with learning.

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

Children enjoy the trusting relationships built with the staff. Children know they are listened to. They can share their worries or concerns and are confident that these will be taken seriously. This reflects the staff’s ability to manage and support children to work through their worries.

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

Staff complete the mandatory training required. They also receive bespoke training which is tailored to the needs of the children. Staff discuss safeguarding issues in team meetings. This provides opportunities for staff to discuss and reflect more about specific safeguarding issues. As a result, training is focused on care, support and the safeguarding needs of children.

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

Staff have a clear understanding of their safeguarding roles and responsibilities. Safeguarding is routinely discussed in one-to-one meetings. Staff know how to Inspection report for children’s home: 2732257 3 report any concerns they have. When safeguarding concerns have occurred, the manager and staff reflect on their practice. Because of this, safeguarding practice is adapted in line with the changing needs of each child.

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

Staff are extremely diligent. Children’s risk assessments and plans are thorough. This ensures that the potential risks to children are minimal and well understood by the staff. When incidents occur, staff are quick to respond, and children know staff will do everything to keep them safe. When there is an incident of concern the manager and staff reflect on the plans and risks and adjust plans if required. This reduces risks and improves the children’s safety and welfare.

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

The home environment reflects that children are valued. It is homely, with a good standard of decoration and furnishings. Staff take pride in making the house a home. Staff ensure that children develop a sense of belonging and stability. They see themselves as a family around the children, in a family home. This supports the progress and experience of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is passionate. She speaks with commitment and dedication about the children. She is ambitious for children and staff. She leads by example and is an integral part of the home and its success. This has led to a stable, confident staff team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff enjoy their work. They see themselves as a ‘work family.’ The staff have confidence in the manager and recognise how the home is progressing under her leadership. Staff have regular focused team meetings. A culture of high aspirations is beginning to be embedded in staff practice. As a result, children are thriving in a nurturing home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Effective management systems are in place. Records are of a good standard and provide information of the care that is provided to the children. Regular audits take place, with actions to address any shortfalls or learning. However, on one occasion following a serious event, the manager did not notify Ofsted.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report being happy at work. They are passionate and invested in the children’s care. Staff report feeling supported and have confidence in their manager. Staff focus on children’s strengths and abilities. Teamwork is fundamental in providing children with the best possible care and support. As a result, staff are motivated and feel they have a voice in influencing the positive care provided to children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The committed manager strives to promote the development of the staff team. Staff are supported to develop and grow. The manager provides a range of bespoke training essential to the individual needs of the children. They also receive daily support and guidance from the manager and each other. This means that children receive care from a skilled, reflective and knowledgeable team. Inspection report for children’s home: 2732257 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

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(e)) 2 January 2024

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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: 2732257 5

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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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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Matthew Earnshaw

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Inspectors

Thirza Smith, Social Care Inspector Anver Rose, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2732257 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspectors

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