Children's home run by Horizon Care and Education Group Limited in Cannock Chase

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC475347 1 SC475347

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Registered provider: Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

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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 part of a large private organisation. Staff provide care for up to two children between the ages of eight and 17. The children who live at the home may have experienced childhood adversity.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has not been in day-to-day charge of the home since August 2023. She has recently left the post. A new manager has been appointed and intends to make an application to register.

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Inspection date: 13 December 2023

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, 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. The inspector has 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: SC475347 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

This inspection took place following an increase in safeguarding notifications being made to Ofsted.

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Findings from the inspection

There have been several incidents since the last inspection. Staff have managed these well, using the positive relationships they have with children to de-escalate challenging behaviour. Good management oversight has helped to ensure that staff responded appropriately and that children’s welfare and safety were promoted.

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Findings from the inspection

One child has benefited from a well-planned move from the home. The child remained at the heart of the move and was involved in the planning. As a result, the child felt valued and better equipped to move into their new home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager responded promptly to the one complaint made by a child. The complaint was well managed, with the child having the opportunity to discuss their concerns. This helped the child to feel supported by the adults around them.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff have maintained a positive relationship with the child, who remains living at the home. Staff spend time with the child creating positive experiences. The child feels comfortable with the adults around them.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been an improvement in the frequency of staff supervision, including the supervision of the manager.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager is focused and has an action plan in place to develop the service, including further enhancing the knowledge and skills of staff. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC475347 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

29/08/2023 Full Good 02/11/2022 Full Good 17/08/2021 Full Good 18/02/2020 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC475347 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Horizon Care and Education Group Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 12, Venture House, Prospect Business Park, Longford Road, Cannock, Staffordshire WS11 0LG

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Inspector

Chanel Bryant, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC475347 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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