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Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC008274 1 SC008274

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Registered provider: Searchlight Care Services Ltd

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children's home

A private organisation operates this home. It is registered to provide care for one child who may have experienced childhood instability resulting in trauma and associated complex behaviours.

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Information about this children's home

The home is led by a manager who registered with Ofsted in May 2023.

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Information about this children's home

Since the last inspection, no children have moved in or left the home. At the time of this inspection, no children live at the home.

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Information about this children's home

Date of last inspection: 12 September 2023

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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(s) 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: SC008274 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

No children have lived at the home since the last inspection. The assurance inspection focused on the leaders and managers progress towards the previous requirements raised from the last inspection and the readiness to safely move children into the home.

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Findings from the inspection

There is an experienced manager, who is supported by a deputy manager. The manager has an ambitious vision for what children can achieve and is a positive role model. Staff spoken to describe the management team as available and approachable and always willing to offer support and guidance.

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Findings from the inspection

There are systems for effective monitoring and review of the home. These ensure that the manager has oversight and can identify strengths and areas for development. As a result, all requirements raised at the previous inspection have been met.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are suitably trained in mandatory subjects and topics that can meet a child’s individual needs. When it is identified through children’s referral information, extra training has been sourced, such as training about therapeutic intervention.

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Findings from the inspection

Members of staff receive supervision regularly. Supervision meetings are practice related and used as a development opportunity. Staff have their performance and fitness to perform their roles appraised at least once every year. These are used alongside development plans, which are used to drive improvement in the staff team.

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Findings from the inspection

Health and safety checks of the home take place weekly. A competent person now visits the home annually to complete the fire risk assessment. This ensures that the home remains compliant with fire safety regulations minimising the risk of harm in an emergency.

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Findings from the inspection

Systems for recruiting staff are thorough and robust. Managers ensure that all relevant checks are complete and professional curiosity is used when potential concerns from references are highlighted. This ensures that appropriate and safe adults are recruited to care for children. Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC008274 3

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/09/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 28/03/2023 Full Good 01/06/2021 Full Good 02/01/2020 Interim Sustained effectiveness Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC008274 4

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Searchlight Care Services Ltd

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Marcus House, Parkhall Road, Longton, Stoke on Trent ST3 5XA

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Inspector

Kev Brammer, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: SC008274 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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Inspector

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