Children's home run by Your Chapter Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1249115 1 Registered provider: Your Chapter 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 operated and managed by a private company. It provides care for up to four children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. Three children currently live in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

There is a new manager in post who has applied to register with Ofsted.

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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. 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: 1249115 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

Children living at the home are well matched. They get on well with each other and they enjoy spending time together doing activities of their choice. Children’s needs and vulnerabilities are understood by the manager and staff, and this helps children to feel settled and comfortable in their surroundings.

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Findings from the inspection

The model of care at this home has changed from being a specialist service to a service where children receive care and support that is tailored to meet their specific needs. This has reduced risks that children may have experienced. Children no longer go missing from the home, or are exposed to risky situations.

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Findings from the inspection

Children who come to live at the home now experience a well-planned transition. Their wishes and feelings are considered, and decisions made are in the best interests of all the children. Plans for children moving on from the home start early so that children have goals to work towards.

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Findings from the inspection

All the children are settled, have good relationships with the staff and make good progress. Plans for the children are regularly reviewed in consultation with their placing local authorities. Children’s participation in their care plans gives them a voice in their day-to-day care.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have high aspirations for both children and the staff. Careful consideration is given to ensure that only suitable individuals are employed to work at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff spoken to feel supported by the manager, who provides regular supervision sessions. The staff’s training needs are met, and additional training is in place to meet the specific needs of the children.

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Findings from the inspection

The environment has a nurturing and homely feel. Staff are motivated and cheerful, and this contributes to a relaxed and friendly atmosphere around the home. However, some areas of the home are not easily accessible to the children, and this impedes their freedom of movement in their home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager is on a journey of improvement. Positive progress has been achieved since the last full inspection and the requirements raised have now been met. The manager carefully considers the staff that she employs to ensure they have the necessary skills and aptitude to fulfil the role. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1249115 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/07/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 04/05/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 20/04/2021 Full Good 21/05/2019 Interim Improved effectiveness Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1249115 4

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that just as in a family home, children should be able to access all shared areas of their home unless there are specific reasons why this would not meet a child’s needs. Limits on privacy and access may only be put in place to safeguard each child in the home. Any decisions to limit a child’s access to any area of the home must only be made where this is intended to safeguard the child’s welfare. All decisions should be informed by a rigorous assessment of that individual child’s needs, be properly recorded and be kept under regular review. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the Quality Standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.10) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1249115 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Your Chapter Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Hobart House, 3 Oakwater Avenue, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle SK8 3SR

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Bokani Nyoni-Chaya

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Inspectors

Cath Sikakana, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1249115 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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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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Inspectors

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