Children's Home run by 5ab Care Ltd in Staffordshire

Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2703722 1 Registered provider: 5ab Care 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 owned by a private organisation. The home is registered to provide care for up to three children. Children may exhibit complex behaviours due to childhood trauma. The manager has been registered with Ofsted since the home opened in January 2023.

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This monitoring visit

On 18 and 19 September 2023, the home received a requires improvement to be good judgement. Following concerns raised at the ensuing assurance inspection that took place on 26 October 2023, a compliance notice was issued in respect of regulation 12, the protection of children standard.

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This monitoring visit

The purpose of this visit was to review the progress made by the provider in meeting the compliance notice.

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This monitoring visit

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home full time, and one child was being supported to move back to the care of their family.

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This monitoring visit

This inspection found that the compliance notice has been met. Requirements made at the full inspection, and most recommendations, have now been met.

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This monitoring visit

Since the assurance visit, the manager has regularly met with the responsible individual to form and review children’s plans. The manager has provided the staff with a good understanding of the identified shortfalls and where development is required, through team meetings.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has created a revised handover and shift planner document. This has supported the team to understand their individual responsibilities on each shift. Tasks can include staff receiving debriefs, reviewing their incident forms and risk assessments as well as other tasks in the home. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2703722 2 There has been a focus on developing staff knowledge and skills to enable them to identify signs of risk and harm towards children. Staff have attended a range of training. This includes therapeutic approaches, behaviour management, professional curiosity and risk management. Development days have been arranged for the team to enhance their knowledge further. As a result, staff are more equipped to identify signs of risk for children.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has carried out a full review of children’s risk assessments. Risk assessments are now clear and detailed. They provide the necessary information for staff to care for children safely.

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This monitoring visit

The manager’s oversight of incidents has improved. She ensures that she is reviewing incidents in a timely manner. Her reviews are more comprehensive, and learning is identified at the earliest opportunity. The manager has worked closely with the responsible individual regarding daily management oversight. There is a robust plan to ensure that there is always a manager available for staff to report concerns to.

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This monitoring visit

The home is a homely, modern and safe environment. Children’s bedrooms are bespoke to their individual tastes and reflect children’s interests. This has led to children feeling a sense of belonging in their home.

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This monitoring visit

Age-appropriate discussions take place with children to reflect on behaviours of concern. Children are supported to understand the reasons behind their behaviour and find a way of moving forward. There have been no complaints raised by children since the last inspection. However, there are discussions held with children regarding how to make a complaint should they wish to do so.

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This monitoring visit

Consequences are fair and effective for children. Where consequences have been implemented, children are always given the opportunity to have a discussion to help the child understand why a consequence has been put in place. The manager has good oversight over the consequences and evaluates them in detail. However, there have been occasions when the date that the manager signed off the consequence is not clear. Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2703722 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/09/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2703722 4

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that records kept electronically include information detailed in Regulation 36; specifically that records are signed and dated by the author. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 14.2)

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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: 2703722 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Jones Hunt Ltd, 71 Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin SG4 0TY

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Inspector

Chanel Bryant, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home – monitoring visit: 2703722 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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