Children's home run by Jasmine Gardens Private Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2711543 1 Registered provider: Jasmine Gardens Private Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for up to four children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2023.

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Inspection date: 25 January 2024

Date of last inspection: 17 October 2023

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Inspection date: 25 January 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 25 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. 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: 2711543 2

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Findings from the inspection

We identified no 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

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home. Since the last inspection, one child has moved out.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have made some limited progress with their education and engage with personal tutoring. The manager works with external professionals to ensure that the most-appropriate educational setting is identified.

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Findings from the inspection

Managers ensure that advice and support are provided to children. This is so children can be involved in making decisions about their future. When there is a lack of clarity from professionals about children’s futures, managers advocate for children and make robust efforts to seek assurances about this.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff continue to help and support children with complex emotional care needs. Managers recognise that the resilience of the staff team has been tested, and work is required to maintain positive and nurturing relationships between staff and children. Despite this awareness, managers have not always ensured that staff have received regular supervisions.

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Findings from the inspection

Children make their views, wishes and feelings known. They speak with a manager if they have any concerns about their care. They know how to contact the regulator. They have access to an advocate. There are regular opportunities for children to speak with staff, plan the week ahead, and raise any worries or concerns.

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Findings from the inspection

When children need help with their emotional health, managers ensure that the most-appropriate support is provided. For children currently living at this home, this means a psychological assessment to help children to understand their previous life experiences.

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Findings from the inspection

Managers ensure that when children need help with substance misuse, and are at risk of being drawn into criminality, close links are made with the police and specialist services. Additionally, children are encouraged to access both universal and specialist health services to maintain good mental health.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have access to care plans and risk assessments. These plans reflect the child’s current level of vulnerability, with measures that staff must take to increase safety. However, not all staff are aware of the content of some risk assessments. This increases the potential for staff to respond inappropriately or inconsistently to children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff know what to do if they have concerns about children in their care. They know the importance of escalating concerns to a manager. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2711543 3 Children benefit from living in a large house, which is tastefully decorated. There is a cinema room and plenty of space for children, inside and outside. Children say that they like their bedrooms, and they have access to their own personal bathroom. Children are encouraged to eat around the kitchen table, together with staff.

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Findings from the inspection

All requirements and recommendations from the last inspection have been met. At this inspection two recommendations have been made.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/10/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2711543 4

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff have the knowledge and skills to recognise and be alert to any signs that might indicate that a child is in any way at risk of harm. (‘Guide to Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 43, paragraph 9.12)  The registered person should ensure that systems are in place so that all staff, including the manager, receive supervision of their practice from an appropriately qualified and experienced professional, which allows them to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children assigned to their care. (‘Guide to Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.2) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2711543 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Jasmine Gardens Private Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 81 Jasmine Gardens, Hatfield AL10 0BN

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Inspector

Simon Hunter, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2711543 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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