Children's Home run by Garway Young People Limited in Knowsley

Inspection report for children’s home: 2729537 1 Registered provider: Garway Young People Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is registered to provide care for up to two children who may have learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately owned and managed.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children were living in the home at the time of the 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 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: 2729537 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

This is a new children’s home. Two children are currently living in the home. Children live in a home which is warm, modern and well maintained. One child said, ‘It’s great here, I really like it.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff develop positive relationships with children, with clear and consistent boundaries in place. This means that children experience stability and a sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff encourage children to learn independence skills, such as cooking, washing and shopping. This helps to prepare children for their long-term future and builds their self-confidence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Both children living in the home attend education where they are making good progress. A member of school staff said, ‘They prioritise education and see it as an important element of [name of child]’s care.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff help children to manage their health needs. Children register with doctors and dentists and access support from a wide range of other services. This means that children make progress with both their physical and mental health.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children take part in regular activities, including physical exercise. Staff help children to explore new activities. This helps children to develop their skills while also giving them new experiences.

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

Children say that they feel safe. They complete online courses about how to keep themselves safe. Staff also provide children with support and advice to help them to learn about risks in the community. As a result, there have not been any missing- from-home incidents or any need for physical interventions.

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

The manager promotes a positive safeguarding culture that helps to protect children. Staff work closely with statutory agencies to promote multi-agency working. A social worker said, ‘The staff communicate with me really well and they have been great in managing the child’s needs.’

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

Risk-management plans are clear and easy to read. This helps staff to understand children’s vulnerabilities and behaviours. However, plans include risks which are not current.

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

The registered manager follows safer recruitment procedures to ensure children’s safety. The stable staff team provide consistent support to help children feel safe and protected. Inspection report for children’s home: 2729537 3 The manager appropriately notifies all agencies of safeguarding concerns. However, the manager has not reported some allegations to Ofsted. This means the regulator had no oversight of what action the manager was taking to keep children safe.

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

Managers have developed robust medication procedures. The process ensures that children receive medication from a team that is competent, and managers oversee this process.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is suitably experienced and passionate. She is developing a culture of high aspiration for children. The registered manager is aware of their strengths and weaknesses and takes action to improve children’s experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff said that they are fully supported by the management team. They attend regular meetings to discuss children’s development and behaviours. Staff also attend regular training to meet the specific needs of each child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home is properly staffed by a passionate and diverse team. Staff enjoy providing care for children with complex needs and take great pride in their work. One worker said, ‘The staff team at [name of home] is brilliant, everyone is warm and welcoming. I have never worked with such amazing individuals.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager regularly monitors the quality of care provided. They work closely with the independent person and follow the recommendations from their monthly reports. However, the manager does not consistently review all incidents. This is a missed opportunity to learn and improve practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has developed good-quality relationships with outside agencies. Children now receive better care and support as a result. A professional said, ‘I am very impressed by the communication from staff. The staff are all doing fantastic work.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers operate closed-circuit surveillance equipment in the home. This records images of the front, side and rear of the home. However, there is no information on the child’s file or in their plans justifying the need for such equipment. Inspection report for children’s home: 2729537 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

a child is involved in or subject to, or is suspected of being involved in or subject to, sexual exploitation;

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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Requirement Due date

there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there;

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Requirement Due date

a child protection enquiry involving a child —

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Requirement Due date

concludes (in which case, the notification must include the outcome of the child protection enquiry); or

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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)(a)(b)(c)(d)(i)(ii)(e))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, ensure that any allegations of abuse are reported to HMCI without delay. 12 January 2024

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Requirement Due date

The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if—

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Requirement Due date

the monitoring or surveillance is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children;

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Requirement Due date

the child’s placing authority consents in writing to the monitoring or surveillance;

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Requirement Due date

so far as reasonably practicable in the light of the child’s age and understanding, the child is informed in advance of the 12 January 2024 Inspection report for children’s home: 2729537 5 intention to do the monitoring or surveillance; and

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Requirement Due date

the monitoring or surveillance is no more intrusive than necessary, having regard to the child’s need for privacy. (Regulation 24 (1)(a)(b)(c)(d))

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, this relates to the use of CCTV surrounding all of the external areas of the home.

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Recommendations

 The registered person should review and evaluate every incident to ensure that lessons learned are implemented and good practice is sustained. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 55, paragraph 10.24)  The registered person should ensure that children’s plans only contain risks which are relevant to each child, and that risks are continually and actively assessed. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 42, paragraph 9.5)

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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: 2729537 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Garway Young People Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 23 Immingham Drive, Liverpool L19 2HB

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Inspector

Mark Woodbridge, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2729537 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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