Children's Home run by Beacon Childcare Ltd in Staffordshire

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2620698 1 Registered provider: Beacon Childcare 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 operated by a private provider. It is registered to provide care for up to four children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

A permanent manager has been in post since August 2023 and is in the process of registering with Ofsted. The outcome was awaited at the time of the inspection.

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This monitoring visit

On 3, 4 and 10 October 2023, a full inspection was carried out at the home. The home was judged to be inadequate in relation to the care and protection of children and the leadership and management. A suspension notice was issued on 11 October 2023. This notice has been complied with.

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This monitoring visit

Since the last monitoring visit on 21 November 2023, managers have reflected more thoroughly on the journey of the child who previously lived at the home. This reflection identifies the shortfalls in the child’s care by managers and staff. This demonstrates that they now understand how this resulted in a poor overall experience for the child. The manager acknowledges where she needed more support from the organisation.

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This monitoring visit

Managers have taken further action to upskill the workforce. There have been many development opportunities through team meetings and supervision sessions, on a group and individual level. Staff learning has been supported by the organisation’s clinical associate in psychology. Staff have benefited from working at other homes in the organisation during this period. They have shared learning taken from this experience.

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This monitoring visit

The manager has been proactive in implementing changes in practice at the home in preparation for a child moving in. For example, there has been careful consideration Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2620698 2 about how to welcome a new child, key-work planners, and the introduction of house rules and routines.

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This monitoring visit

Managers have facilitated staff reflection on training to identify learning and development that has taken place. Staff are now more equipped to meet children’s needs and manage their risks. For example, staff know how to manage allegations confidently and competently.

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This monitoring visit

There is some progress with recruitment. Three new staff members have been appointed, two of whom have commenced their training with the company. The home now has sufficient staff to operate. This also enhances the number of qualified staff working at the home.

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This monitoring visit

The requirements raised at the full inspection have all been met and the suspension notice has been lifted. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2620698 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

10/10/2023 Full Inadequate 07/01/2022 Interim Not judged Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2620698 4

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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: 2620698 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Beacon Childcare Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Beacon Childcare Limited, 28 Phoenix Business Park, Avenue Close, Birmingham B7 4NU

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Inspector

Alison Snell, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 2620698 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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Inspector

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Inspector

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