Children's home run by North East Lincolnshire Council

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC394101 1 SC394101

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Registered provider: North East Lincolnshire Council

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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 and managed by a local authority. It provides medium to long-term care for up to four children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. Two children were living in the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in May 2022.

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Inspection date: 23 January 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 23 January 2024

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: SC394101 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

Children build trusting and nurturing relationships with staff. Staff take the children out on a range of enjoyable and stimulating activities that support them to develop new hobbies and interests. These activities include going for walks, the gym and ice- skating. This helps to build children’s confidence.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s education is well supported. Where there are barriers to children’s learning, staff are confident to advocate for children so that they get the right educational support.

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Findings from the inspection

Family relationships are very important in this home. Children are supported to see their families. As a result, children are sustaining and developing relationships with those who are important to them. This helps children to build a sense of identity and self-esteem.

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Findings from the inspection

A significant improvement since the last inspection has been the safeguarding training offered to staff. All staff have now completed all the mandatory training in addition to specific training related to needs of the children.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s safety is important to staff. Risk assessments and behaviour support plans are regularly updated. These documents are clear and detail current risks to children’s safety and include strategies to manage and reduce these risks. This ensures that staff provide children with consistent care and support.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, there have been no incidents of physical intervention and incidents of children going missing are reducing. This is testament to the positive relationships the children have developed with staff.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager is supported by an experienced acting deputy. The registered manager is creating a learning culture to ensure that the quality of care improves. The registered manager knows her areas of strengths and challenges. As a result, she has a good understanding of which areas to focus on.

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Findings from the inspection

The leadership and management team undertakes detailed monitoring of the home. The team has comprehensive systems in place to assist with this. Monthly visits to the home by an independent visitor further underpin the monitoring and oversight of the home. Staff act promptly on any recommendations that are made because of this monitoring. This approach helps to drive improvements in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are well supported in their roles. They benefit from regular supervision sessions and team meetings. Team meetings are used as an opportunity to share knowledge and give guidance to staff. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC394101 3 Leaders and managers have addressed all the requirements made at the last inspection. They continue to drive improvements forward in the home to ensure that the children receive good-quality care. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC394101 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

07/06/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 17/08/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 03/03/2022 Interim Improved effectiveness 29/09/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC394101 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: North East Lincolnshire Council

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Civic Offices, Knoll Street, Cleethorpes DN35 8LN

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Inspector

Evelyn Chafota, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC394101 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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