Children's home run by Therapeutic Care Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2744528 1 Registered provider: Therapeutic Care Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately operated and provides care for up to two children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in September 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children were living at the home at the time of this 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 outstanding

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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: 2744528 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The committed and highly proactive staff team enables children to thrive and make good progress while living at the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff build and maintain strong relationships with the children in their care. They are aware of how children’s past experiences may impact on their behaviour and ability to form attachments. Staff consult with their clinical team when needed, which ensures that children receive well-informed and nurturing care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The inspector spoke to the parents of both children. Parents are happy with the quality of care provided to their children and are kept informed of their experiences and progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities which help them to lead active and healthy lifestyles.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education planning for children is considered. However, one child does not have an educational provision identified. Despite challenge from the provider and an advocate being involved, there is a significant delay for the child. As a result, the child is frustrated.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s physical health and emotional well-being are promoted well. Children’s health plans identify their individual needs. Statutory health assessments are carried out and children are supported to attend any medical appointments.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is well maintained and decorated to a high standard. Children are encouraged to help with chores and prepare and cook meals with the support of the staff team.

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

Children feel safe and are kept safe by staff who understand the risks they face. High-quality risk assessments and behaviour strategies provide effective guidance to staff. Children can safely enjoy new experiences because staff are not risk averse.

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

Incidents when children go missing from the home are managed well. There are clear plans in place for staff to follow. When children return home after being missing, they always have the opportunity to have an independent return home interview.

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

The manager closely monitors behaviour strategies, consequences and physical interventions. There has only been one physical intervention, and this was required to safeguard the child. The response from staff was necessary and proportionate. Inspection report for children’s home: 2744528 3 There are robust safer recruitment practices in place to ensure that all staff are safe to work with children. Staff are aware of their roles and responsibilities to safeguard children.

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

Children are well behaved and have trusting relationships with staff who know them very well. Children respond well to the routines, boundaries and rules in place.

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

Health and safety measures are effective and up to date to ensure that the home is a safe environment for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home is managed by a highly experienced, passionate and motivated leader. He has created a caring and supportive culture where children thrive and grow. The care children receive is well informed and consistent. The manager leads by example and his child-centred approach filters down through the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is supported by a small and stable team of staff who have all been in post since the home registered. Staff are very happy in their role and appreciate the high-quality guidance, direction and support.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager ensures that careful planning is in place to support children’s transitions into the home. Both children told the inspector that the manager visited them before they moved into the home and said that this helped to relieve any nerves they had and made them feel warmly welcomed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive a variety of training and have access to regular consultations from the in-house clinical team. This multi-disciplinary approach is reflected in the progress made by children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager has excellent monitoring and review systems in place to ensure that the quality of care provided to children is effective. He has a good understanding of what will help to further improve the home and regularly consults with children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff can regularly develop and reflect on their practice because of the high-quality support and supervision they receive. Good-quality inductions are in place. Regular team meetings take place, which include senior leaders and the allocated therapist.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home is highly regarded by professionals and children’s families, who value the support and positive relationships.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Children’s records are clear and concise. The manager evaluates all incidents and reflects with staff on practice to identify any patterns or trends as well as any learning. This helps to inform future care planning. Inspection report for children’s home: 2744528 4

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Recommendation

 The registered person should work closely with the placing authority to ensure that any child who is not participating in education is supported and enabled to resume full-time education as soon as possible. In the interim, the child should be supported to sustain or regain their confidence in education and be engaged in suitable structured activities. If no education place is identified, the registered person must challenge the placing authority to meet the child’s needs under Regulation 5 (engaging with the wider system to ensure children’s needs are met). (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 28, paragraph 5.15) Inspection report for children’s home: 2744528 5

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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: 2744528 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Therapeutic Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Therapeutic Care, Errigal House, Avroe Crescent, Blackpool FY4 2DP

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Inspector

Jessica Higginson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2744528 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 children, safeguarding and child protection.

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