Children's Home run by Tab Care and Support Limited in Liverpool

Inspection report for children’s home: 2743634 1 Registered provider: Tab Care and Support Limited Full inspection 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 and offers care for one child. The provider’s statement of purpose states that children may have complex and challenging behaviour and have a range of complex needs based on their previous experiences.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

No children were living at the home at the time of the inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2743634 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child has been living at the home since it registered. The child was previously living at the neighbouring home, which has the same management team. This has supported the child to have a seamless and well-planned move. Staff who know the child well moved with the child to support newer, less-experienced staff. Despite the manager and staff team striving to meet the child’s complex needs, the child has since moved to a new home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff worked hard to maintain positive relationships with the child to help them to develop a sense of security and belonging. They listened to the child’s views and followed up their requests, such as in relation to seeing members of their family.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

While living at the home, the child was provided with home tutoring and alternative education. The child engaged with that learning. This was significant progress for the child as they had been out of education for a long length of time.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

At the time of leaving the home, the child was in good health. Staff supported them to attend all health appointments. When the child needed support from specific specialist health professionals, such as community and mental health teams, this was accessed.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff challenged unwanted behaviours and reinforced boundaries. They supported each other during incidents and made detailed records. They had discussions with the child after each incident. This helped the child to reflect on their behaviours and learn to manage their feelings and responses differently.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff supported the child to maintain positive relationships with the people who are important to them. This helped the child to maintain important relationships with their loved ones and have a good and safe experience.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child participated in hobbies and activities which reflect their interests, including horse riding and visiting nearby attractions.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff have the skills, knowledge and understanding to help children and keep them safe. Their practice is supported by comprehensive written information about children from their placing authorities, as well as internal placement plans and risk management plans.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

When children go missing from the home, staff use children’s missing-from-home plans to inform their response. Staff work hard to find children and bring them back home safely. Inspection report for children’s home: 2743634 3 The registered manager ensures that information about all serious incidents involving children is shared in a timely manner with their placing authority and other relevant professionals. When allegations are made against staff, leaders and managers ensure that appropriate action is taken to safeguard children and support staff while matters are investigated.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff are focused on the consistent encouragement of positive behaviour. They respond constructively to children’s trauma, which helps them to de-escalate potential incidents. Any consequences are appropriate and help children to learn accountability.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Incidents of physically holding children in the home are recorded and monitored, and restraint is only used after other strategies to de-escalate behaviours have been tried. Any incidents of restraint are detailed in children’s records. The registered manager and responsible individual have oversight of any incidents of intervention to ensure safe practice by their staff. However, on one occasion, when the registered manager was involved in holding the child, an independent management overview did not take place.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff respond well to children who self-harm, and they provide good emotional support. As a result, incidents of self-harming behaviour have reduced.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has extensive experience in working with children in residential care. Staff feel supported by the manager and speak highly of her leadership. She is passionate and shows commitment to the professional development of the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

When needed, the manager asserts challenge to other professionals. This ensures that safeguarding procedures are upheld and that additional support is available for children and staff when significant incidents occur.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home’s quality assurance system is effective and is focused on enhancing children’s quality of life. Constructive monthly monitoring reports highlight the home’s strengths and identify areas for further improvement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision. Staff spoken with during the inspection said that they find supervision supportive and that it helped them when working with the child. Team meetings are held regularly and support staff to work in a consistent way.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff do not consistently use language that is helpful to children. The use of clinical terminology relating to the therapeutic model of care does not reflect the homely feel that the manager strives for. Inspection report for children’s home: 2743634 4 The management approach has led to staff feeling well supported and valued. Staff morale is high. One staff member said that the manager has inspired positivity in the team and provided outstanding support for staff. Inspection report for children’s home: 2743634 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that all records are written in a child-friendly way that helps children to understand their journey. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraph 14.4)  The registered person should ensure that an independent review is carried out after the use of a physical hold, to identify effective practice. Where any issues or trends of concern emerge, the registered person should respond promptly. Independence is necessary if the registered manager is involved in the hold. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 49, paragraph 9.59) Inspection report for children’s home: 2743634 6

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, using the social care common inspection framework. This 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’. Inspection report for children’s home: 2743634 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Tab Care and Support Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Fischer Crowne, 34 Castle Street, Liverpool L2 0NR

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Anthony Willmore

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Inspector

Elaine Allison, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2743634 8 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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