Children's Home run by Plus One South West Ltd in Somerset

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2682298 1 Registered provider: Plus One South West Ltd

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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 operated by a private company which is based in the south-west of England. It provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of this visit, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children's home

The manager of the home registered with Ofsted in August 2023.

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Information about this children's home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children's home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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'. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2682298 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have built trusted and supportive relationships with the child. They are acutely aware of risks the child is exposed to when they do missing from home. Staff follow a clear protocol to minimise the risk of harm to the child. Management oversight and comprehensive evaluation of each incident ensures any lessons learnt are shared and staff practice is changed to help better protect the child in the future. One professional stated that the staff have been excellent and do everything they can to keep the child safe.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have an in-depth understanding of the child and their risks. Staff know the best time for them to have important conversations with the child to get the best engagement from them. Staff utilise these times to speak to the child and help educate the child to address their known vulnerabilities and keep themselves safe.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has built strong and effective working relationships with the police. Staff work alongside the police to help protect the child and keep them safe. Staff understand the importance of the child being supported to avoid any unnecessary involvement in the criminal justice system. A police officer commented that staff have a real energy to engage, are responsive and proactive.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff know the importance of the child attending and doing well in their education. Despite staff’s encouragement, the child continues to struggle to engage in their educational provision. The manager continues to advocate for the child and challenges the local authority and virtual school to ensure that the child receives the right educational provision that would encourage attendance. Staff take every opportunity to engage with the child and carry out informal educational activity to aid the child’s learning.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager has now completed a review of the home as required by regulation 45. The manager is reviewing and assessing the effectiveness of care they provide to the child. When shortfalls are identified, staff practice is changed, and improvements are made to positively improve the child’s outcomes and experiences.

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Findings from the inspection

No requirements or recommendations have been raised at this inspection. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2682298 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

06/06/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 22/02/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2682298 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Plus One South West Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: The Mount, 21 High Street, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8QT

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Inspector

Gary Turney, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2682298 5 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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