Children's home run by Esland North Limited

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2649739 1 Registered provider: Esland North 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 by a private company. It is registered to care for one child who may experience social and emotional challenges.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of the inspection one child was living in the home. The child spoke to the inspector about their experiences living in the home.

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Information about this children's home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 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 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 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2649739 2 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: 2649739 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

Since the last inspection, one child has been supported to move out of the home and one child has been supported to move in. The registered manager knows children well and understands staff strengths and areas for development. The manager is diligent in seeking additional information when needed. She is a strong advocate for the children in her care. When required, the manager challenges other professionals to better meet children's needs.

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Findings from the inspection

The staff team is child-focused and has developed trusting relationships with children. They care for children with warmth and nurture, using an empathetic approach to enable children to feel heard and understood.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is warm and clean with sufficient space for one child. There are ongoing tensions with neighbours who have submitted formal complaints about the home being operational. Leaders and managers are mindful of the impact of these tensions on the emotional wellbeing of the child living in the home and are trying to develop more positive relationships with the local community.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand children's mental health needs and support children to cope with difficult emotions. When children struggle to manage their own feelings, staff respond in a calm and reassuring manner.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand children’s risks and vulnerabilities. They follow strategies outlined in children's plans to ensure that children are kept safe. The manager evaluates staff practice and supports staff to learn when they could have responded more effectively. On one occasion, the manager evaluated her own practice during an incident. This does not provide sufficient scrutiny.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff talk to children about risks to help children understand how to keep themselves safe in the community and online. When children go missing, staff work proactively to bring children home as quickly as possible. Staff work well with other professionals to keep children safe.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager maintains effective oversight of practice in the home and makes good use of external monitoring to ensure that care standards are high. She provides staff with training relevant to the needs of the children they care for and incorporates current research into staff meetings. This provides children with a knowledgeable staff team.

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Findings from the inspection

The requirements and recommendations made at the previous inspection have been met. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2649739 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

29/08/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 22/03/2023 Full Inadequate Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2649739 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that all incidents of control, discipline and restraint are subject to systems of regular scrutiny by a manager who has not been involved in the incident. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 46, paragraph 9.36)

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Children's home details

Registered provider: Esland North Limited

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Children's home details

Registered provider address: Suite 1 & 5, Riverside Business Centre, Foundry Lane, Milford, Belper DE56 0RN

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Inspector

Aislinn Cooper, Social Care Regulatory Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2649739 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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