Children's Home run by Excel Residential Care Limited in Staffordshire

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2631698 1 Registered provider: Excel Residential 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 children’s home is operated by a private company. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for three children who have had adverse childhood experiences.

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Information about this children's home

The manager was registered with Ofsted in January 2023. She holds a level 5 diploma in leadership, health and social care.

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Information about this children's home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Information about this children's home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, 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. Inspectors have 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: 2631698 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

There were three children living at the home at the time of inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

One child has moved into the home since the last inspection. The move to the home was well planned and staff helped the child to feel welcome and supported. This enabled the child to settle quickly and feel at home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have good relationships with the staff who care for them. Staff invest time in children. They listen to them and promote their welfare. Children can name trusted adults who they can speak to if they have any worries. Because of this, children have developed a sense of permanence and belonging.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff work closely with schools and training providers to ensure that children can gain the maximum benefit from education. These arrangements are tailored to children’s needs and take into account their previous educational circumstances.

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Findings from the inspection

Children enjoy regular and positive time with their families and significant people. This is working well, with some of the children making significant improvements in the quality and amount of time they spend with people who are important to them. .

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Findings from the inspection

The risks associated with the children’s emotional wellbeing are well understood by staff. Clear risk assessments are in place and regularly reviewed. Because of this staff have the information they need to support children and reduce and manage risks.

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Findings from the inspection

When children go missing from care, there are clear plans in place for staff to follow. The staff are proactive in their responses, which means that children are often quickly located. The manager and staff work collaboratively with external professionals, such as the local police and missing from home team, to ensure well- coordinated responses when children do go missing from the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Managers ensure that staff complete regular health and safety checks and follow a range of safety procedures to protect children from potential hazards. This includes fire drills and emergency evacuations to ensure that children know what to do in case of an emergency.

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Findings from the inspection

The home continues to be managed by a suitably qualified manager who has been in post since January 2023.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff benefit from regular supervision. This enables them to reflect on their practice and on the needs of the children they are caring for. All staff are suitably qualified or Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2631698 3 currently undertaking the diploma in residential childcare. There is a training programme in place to ensure that staff have the necessary skills to meet the complex and challenging needs of children in their care.

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Findings from the inspection

Partnership working with schools, parents, health professionals and social workers is effective. This ensures that children have the appropriate support to help them to make progress and maximise their potential.

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Findings from the inspection

There is evidence of reflection and learning and the implementation of changes following the homes last full inspection. The five requirements and one recommendation made at the last inspection have all been met.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

18/07/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 06/09/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2631698 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the 'Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards'. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2631698 5

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Excel Residential Care Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: The Office, 5 Rockside, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 4PG

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Inspector

Dave Carrigan, social care inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2631698 6 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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