Children's Home run by Care Perspectives Ltd in Walsall

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 1263977 1 Registered provider: Care Perspectives 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 provides care for up to eight children with mental health difficulties and/or associated complex needs. The home registered in December 2017.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager is suitably experienced and holds the relevant qualification. They registered with Ofsted on 19 October 2023.

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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. 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: 1263977 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

The inspection took place after Ofsted had received concerns about children’s care.

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Findings from the inspection

There were seven children living in the home at the time of the inspection. Since the last full inspection in May 2023, no children have moved out of the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The home has undergone refurbishment and redecoration. This continues to be a work in progress. The manager has considered children’s views when decorating the home, such as using the colour theme of their favourite football team. As a result, children are living in a much more homely and inclusive environment. They also feel that their views are important.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff form positive relationships with children. Children are able to confide in them about any worries or anxiety. Staff advocate for children and help them to assert their wishes and feelings. Since living in the home, two children no longer have a health diagnosis. This was as a result of the manager advocating with professionals for a review of their health needs.

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Findings from the inspection

The home provides clinical support for children and their families. This helps families to rebuild their relationships with one another. As a result, some children have safely reunified with their family. Other children are now spending more time with their family members. As a result, children reconnect with people who are important to them. This encourages positive self-image and self-esteem.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff encourage children to develop healthier lifestyles. They encourage children to develop nutritious and well-balanced diets. Children design their own menus and choose the staff they prefer to cook for them.

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Findings from the inspection

Children enjoy positive experiences living at the home. They enjoy an array of activities, such as attending the gym or going to the cinema. Children enjoy going on holiday to a variety of places. Some children have recently enjoyed a holiday abroad.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support children to engage in their education. One child who had not engaged in education for some time is now attending school. Their teacher said that they are making excellent progress. They also said that this was due to good partnership working and consistency in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff understand their safeguarding roles and responsibilities. Incidents in the home have been significantly reduced. Staff encourage positive relationships between children. They use support from the organisation’s clinical Assurance inspection report for children's home: 1263977 3 team to do so. As a result, children enjoy spending time with each other. Some children refer to each other as their family members.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff are in tune with children’s behaviour. They know children well and understand their needs. Staff receive guidance from the home’s clinical team. This helps staff to respond to children with empathy and acceptance. As a result, children feel that they are genuinely cared for.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has good oversight of the home. Managers have effective monitoring and review systems in place. They quickly identify shortfalls in the quality of care children receive. The manager takes effective action when necessary to improve standards of care.

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Findings from the inspection

No new requirements were issued as a result of this inspection. Two recommendations were removed, and one remains. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 1263977 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

16/05/2023 Full Good 06/06/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 29/03/2022 Interim Sustained effectiveness 23/06/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 1263977 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the children’s home is a nurturing and supportive environment that meets the needs of the children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 1263977 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Care Perspectives Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 36 Frederick Street, Loughborough LE11 3BJ

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Rodrigo Ferreira

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Inspector

Sarah Berry, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 1263977 7 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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