Children's home run by Time-Out Children’s Homes Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1280370 1 Registered provider: Time-Out Childrens Homes 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 privately owned. It is registered to provide care for up to two children. If required, children can access the organisation’s school and therapy department.

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Information about this children’s home

There is currently no registered manager.

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Inspection date: 12 February 2024

Date of last inspection: 11 October 2023

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Inspection date: 12 February 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 12 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: 1280370 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

Since the last inspection, one child has moved from the home to live closer to his family. The child had lived at the home for over four years and made significant progress in all areas of his life. Staff and children were able to celebrate his time living at the home, and he took with him gifts and a memory book to remember his time there.

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Findings from the inspection

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home. The child has lived there for over 18 months and is making progress, developing skills in cooking, managing social skills, trying out new experiences and spending time in the community with friends and staff. The child likes living in the home, enjoys good relationships with all the staff and has confidence in the acting manager, who ‘will sort out anything’.

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Findings from the inspection

The acting manager has worked closely with the virtual school head and local schools to find the most suitable school for the child to attend. This has not been easy and has taken some time and perseverance, but the child continues to make some progress. The staff and the child have worked together to develop a unique reward system to encourage good behaviour and attendance.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, a safeguarding concern has been investigated by the placing authority, which was found to be unfounded. The acting manager’s records indicate that the matter was handled well, and additional safeguards were put in place to ensure that everyone remained safe.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been one use of restraint. Records indicate that this was necessary and proportionate.

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Findings from the inspection

Immediately following the last inspection, the registered manager resigned. Since then, the home has been managed by the safeguarding and practice lead. She has made significant improvements to the home, including redecoration and new furnishings. Bespoke murals chosen by the children have been painted on the bedroom walls to create a sense of belonging and ownership.

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Findings from the inspection

All the requirements and recommendations made at the last inspection have been met. Staff reported that they feel very well supported and have access to regular supervision, training and development opportunities. One staff member said, ‘It used to be chaotic; now it’s calm and ordered, and I feel so much lighter.’

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Findings from the inspection

The provider has appointed a new, experienced manager who intends to take up his post in March.

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Findings from the inspection

No requirements or recommendations were made at this inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1280370 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/10/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 17/01/2023 Full Good 16/12/2021 Full Outstanding 03/12/2019 Interim Sustained effectiveness Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1280370 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Time-Out Childrens Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 2, Ripponden Mill, Mill Fold, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 4DH

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Helen Humphreys, His Majesty’s Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1280370 5 regulates and inspects 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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