Children's Home run by Madiba Limited in Kirklees

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2608949 1 Registered provider: Madiba Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and managed by a private company. It provides care for up to three children who may have learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2022, and she is suitably qualified for the role.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children were living in the home at the time of this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The inspector was aware during this inspection of a police investigation into serious allegations about the restriction of a child’s liberty at the setting. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate allegations of this kind, actions taken by the setting in response to the allegations were considered (where appropriate) alongside the other evidence available at the time of the inspection to inform inspectors’ judgements.

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Information about this children’s home

This inspection was carried out in order to address the specific allegations received by Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

Date of last inspection: 6 September 2023

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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. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2608949 2 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: 2608949 3

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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

Leaders and managers take allegations seriously. They investigate these thoroughly, and they work in consultation with the local authority designated officer, the children’s social workers and Ofsted. This means that all professionals are aware of the current allegations.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff build positive relationships with children in a short space of time. One child said that they like living in the home and that they like their bedroom. They enjoy spending their time with staff, and they speak to staff to help them feel better. The child said that staff make them feel safe when life is difficult for them.

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Findings from the inspection

Childrens safety and well-being is important to the staff. There are well-documented plans in place that identify the children’s known risks and vulnerabilities. Children’s risk assessments are reviewed regularly, and they are updated by the staff, with effective oversight from the registered manager.

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Findings from the inspection

Multi-agency working, and regular communication with professionals, embeds a culture of shared ownership. The registered manager will challenge and fight for what the children deserve. This means that the children’s plans are progressed, and that their needs are at the forefront of the staff’s practice.

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Findings from the inspection

Physical intervention records provide a clear account of what happened, and the actions that the staff have taken to reduce the risk of harm to children. Discussions with staff and children confirm that they have all had an opportunity to talk about what happened and why. The registered manager evaluates these incidents, and documents whether the measure was proportionate and used fairly.

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Findings from the inspection

T he registered manager has failed to notify Ofsted of serious incidents that involve children harming themself. This oversight prevents Ofsted from being assured that the staff have acted, and supported the children appropriately through these difficult times, to reduce the risk of further harm to the child.

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Findings from the inspection

The inspector looked at what actions the registered manager has taken to address the requirements, and recommendations that were raised at the last full inspection. The requirement under Regulation 32 has not been met and this has been restated. A further requirement under Regulation 40 has been raised. One recommendation has been reinstated as this was not considered, and two further recommendations have now been met. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2608949 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person must take to meet The Care Standards Act 2000, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4) (e)) 27 March 2024

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children’s safety.

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Requirement Due date

the individual has the appropriate experience, qualification and skills for the work that the individual is to perform.

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Requirement Due date

For the purposes of paragraph (3)(b), an individual who works in the home in a care role has the appropriate qualification if, by the relevant date, the individual has attained—

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Requirement Due date

the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or

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Requirement Due date

a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma.

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Requirement Due date

in the case of an individual who starts working in a care role in a home after 1st April 2014, the date which falls 2 years after the date on which the individual started working in a care role in a home. (Regulation 32 (1) (3)(b) (4)(a)(b) (5)(a)) 27 March 2024 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2608949 5 This requirement has been restated.

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the home environment meets children’s needs. Children’s homes will, in most cases, be homely, domestic environments. In particular, the registered person should ensure that all parts of the garden are accessible for children to use and be free of clutter. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2608949 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: One City West, Gelderd Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS12 6NJ

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Jessica Corrales-Ruiz

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Inspector

Gemma McDonnell, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2608949 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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