Children's Home run by Safe Haven Adolescent Care Group Limited in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report children's home: 2739443 1 Registered provider: Safe Haven Adolescent Care Group Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

This home is operated by an independent provider. It is registered to provide care for up to two children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

The home is led by a registered manager.

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Information about this children's home

There was one child living at the home during this 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 requires improvement to be good

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good

The children's home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: n/a

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report children's home: 2739443 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

This is the first inspection of the home since it was registered. Since opening there has been two children come to live at the home. During this inspection there was one child. The child living at the home had been welcomed in a planned manner. Prior to moving in, staff spent time getting to know the child to ensure the move took place in a supported way. There was good information sharing amongst the staff to ensure that all the adults understood the child’s needs and felt well prepared for caring for them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child has left the home. Staff advocated for the child when they were concerned about care planning decisions being made by external agencies. Leaders and managers raised their concern through making complaints to the placing local authority to ensure the child’s voice was heard. Advocating for the child in this manner ensured that the child knew adults cared for them and wanted to achieve the best outcomes for them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children succeed in education. One child attended a specialist provision which was equipped to meet their needs. Another child is studying hard for their GCSE examinations in a mainstream school. Staff are supportive of children’s education and ensure regular attendance. This is leading to progress and the child achieving the objectives within their care plan.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the importance of children’s relationships with family and friends. The manager and staff make certain this is prioritised and supported so that children regularly spend time with those important to them. Staff are also working hard in developing positive relationships with family members to ensure these crucial family ties are nurtured.

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

The home has a bespoke model of care. It is understood by all staff and embedded throughout care practices in the home. It is built on a foundation of trusting relationships between adults and children. This helps incidents of concern reduce over time and contributes to an effective safeguarding culture.

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

Individual risk assessments for children are effective safeguarding tools. They are written in a way which is clear and concise. Staff understand that children’s behaviour is a form of communication. Regular updates and analysis by leaders ensure these documents are reflective of children’s changing needs and staff thoroughly understand them.

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

Staff understand and follow procedures for responding to concerns about the safety of a child. They take immediate action when necessary to prevent any harm to the child. Should any concerns arise in relation to child protection, these are Inspection report children's home: 2739443 3 immediately shared with senior leaders and the placing local authority. Records and documentation of such concerns are of a good standard. They help to provide a clear description of what took place and what concerns staff may have had and actions taken.

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

Investigations into allegations or suspicion of misconduct by staff are shared with the appropriate agencies and are handled fairly, quickly and in accordance with statutory guidance. The safety of children is the priority during any such investigations. Support is also given to the persons raising the concerns, and to the person who is the subject of concerns. The home has effective links with local authorities, designated officers, and other important safeguarding agencies.

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good

The registered manager was absent from work at the time of the inspection. Senior leaders have made interim arrangements to ensure the home has an experienced manager leading the team during this period.

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good

On occasions the manager’s oversight and direction has not been consistent with the provider’s ethos and statement of purpose. The provider has high expectations of all staff and when concerns arise about the conduct of adults, urgent action is taken to ensure that children are safe and well cared for.

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good

Staff enjoy working at the home. They present as a united team. Staff and leaders receive effective support and challenge regularly through supervision discussions and team meetings. Staff speak highly of professional development opportunities which results in the right environment for good practice to thrive. Leaders and managers recognise the emotional impact of the work on staff which helps with retention and morale.

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good

Leaders and managers ensure the physical home environment is a safe one. High standards of décor, furnishing and maintenance are upheld. All staff are responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly checks of health and safety matters which contributes to a safe home for children to live in. Inspection report children's home: 2739443 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, 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 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 promotes their welfare.

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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

lead and manage the home in a way that is consistent with the approach and ethos, and delivers the outcomes, set out in the home's statement of purpose;

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Requirement Due date

ensure that staff work as a team where appropriate;

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Requirement Due date

This is with specific reference to leadership within the home, and always ensuring managers lead in a way that is consistent with the provider’s ethos and statement of purpose. 29 February 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 Inspection report children's home: 2739443 5 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 children's home: 2739443 6

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Safe Haven Adolescent Care Group Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: 2 Whiting Street Sheffield S8 9QR

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Children's home details

Responsible individual: Christie-Lauren O'Connor

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Inspector

Rachael Sprigg, Social Care Inspector Inspection report children's home: 2739443 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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