Children's home run by Fledglings Child Care Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2669905 1 Registered provider: Fledglings Child Care 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 and managed by a private organisation. The home provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The post of registered manager has been vacant since 1 October 2023. A new manager has been appointed and has applied for registration with Ofsted.

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Inspection date: 20 February 2024

Date of last inspection: 1 November 2023

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Inspection date: 20 February 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 20 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 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: 2669905 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

At the time of this inspection, two children were living in the home. Both children are settled and enjoy good relationships with staff and each other.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, there has been a change in management of the home. A new manager has been recruited and has applied for registration with Ofsted. A child said, ‘I love the new manager. I think he’s brilliant.’ Staff said, ‘Things have been so much better.’

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Findings from the inspection

Staff ensure that children have access to the services they need to be healthy. Staff work closely with social workers and health professionals to promote children’s physical, emotional and psychological well-being.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has introduced new house rules to improve children’s routines and experiences. A child said, ‘We have got new house rules and that’s a good thing.’

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Findings from the inspection

Children show continuing improvement in their attendance and engagement in education. The manager has clear expectations for children to attend school, or other forms of alternative learning. With staff’s support and encouragement, one child who is not currently attending school is now doing schoolwork at the home, which they had not done previously. The manager is working with the child’s tutor and school to enable the child to resume their schooling as quickly as possible.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff benefit from regular team meetings and performance-related supervision. These opportunities encourage staff to reflect on their practice and how they are meeting the specific needs of children. The manager has improved the content and delivery of supervision.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager’s quality-of-care review now includes improved consideration of the views of children and stakeholders. These views are used to improve the care provided to children.

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Findings from the inspection

There have not been any safeguarding concerns, restraints or missing-from-home incidents since the last inspection. Additionally, there have been no complaints or allegations.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have taken effective action to address the shortfalls identified at the last full inspection. There are no requirements or recommendations made as a result of this assurance inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2669905 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

01/11/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/03/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2669905 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Fledglings Child Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 163 Kingsway, Manchester M19 2ND

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Inspector

Anthony Kyem, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2669905 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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