Children's home run by Positive Homes for Positive Futures Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2633818 1 Registered provider: Positive Homes for Positive Futures 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 owned by a charity and provides care for up to three children who may experience social or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The post for a registered manager is vacant.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, three children were living at the home.

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Inspection date: 1 February 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 1 February 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: 2633818 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 requirements raised at a previous full inspection have been met.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are happy. They have good relationships with the staff. All the children are making excellent progress. Staff have high aspirations for children. This has enhanced children’s successes.

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Findings from the inspection

Children live in a warm and comfortable home. Their bedrooms reflect their hobbies and interests.

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Findings from the inspection

The responsible individual is overseeing the home. The provider has recently interviewed a potential new manager.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been conflict in the management team. Plans to address areas of concern have been unsuccessful. This has resulted in staff resignation.

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Findings from the inspection

The recent staff changes have caused uncertainty for the staff. This has impacted on staff morale. The remaining staff have worked hard to ensure that the impact on the children is limited. Staff have worked additional shifts to ensure continuity of care. This has significantly reduced any negative impact on the care children receive.

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Findings from the inspection

The provider ensures that potential staff undergo safer recruitment checks. This means that staff working with the children have been thoroughly vetted and are suitable to work with vulnerable children.

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Findings from the inspection

The staff undertake adequate training. New staff receive a full induction and work shadow shifts. This supports continuity of care. However, not all staff have attained the relevant qualifications within the required timescales.

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Findings from the inspection

When external staff work in the home due to staff shortages, they work alongside a permanent member of staff. This ensures that children are cared for by at least one person who they know.

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Findings from the inspection

Safeguarding incidents are managed appropriately. On the rare occasion when children are missing from the home, staff explore the reasons. Children are listened to, and plans are changed. This ensures that children are kept safe. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2633818 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/08/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 30/11/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2633818 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Positive Homes for Positive Futures Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Positive Futures North Liverpool, Unit B1, Langham Street Industrial Estate, Tetlow Way, Liverpool L4 4QS

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Pamela Constance

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Inspector

Sally Hallwood, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2633818 5 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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