Children's Home run by YMCA Robin Hood Group in Nottinghamshire

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2670263 1 Registered provider: YMCA RHG

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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 provides care for up to four children with emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home. They were present during the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has left. The deputy manager has recently been appointed as manager and is in the process of applying to be registered with Ofsted.

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Inspection date: 18 March 2024

Date of last inspection: 6 November 2023

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Inspection date: 18 March 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 18 March 2024

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, 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 has 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: 2670263 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

One child has left the home since the last inspection and there is now one child living in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is happy living here. They speak fondly of staff and really enjoy sharing a joke and spending time with them.

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Findings from the inspection

The child starts college in September. Together with staff, they visited several colleges before deciding on the right place. Currently, the child is learning at home, using a variety of online resources, having one-to-one tutoring and going on educational visits.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are very proud of the child’s progress. The child’s confidence to meet new people and form good relationships has improved considerably. They now enjoy going to the local club, meeting with friends and participating in a range of activities. Every month they choose one big activity, such as a trip to London. They enjoy playing music and drawing. Their artwork is displayed in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The child has started a ‘random act of kindness jar’. They choose to do something for a member of staff or the manager, choosing something at random from the jar. Recently, the manager enjoyed a home-made omelette as a thank you for their support in finding the college placement.

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Findings from the inspection

A pet hamster has recently joined the home. The child has researched how to look after it, and even developed its very own care plan.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is making excellent progress in their emotional health. Therapists and staff work closely together, providing a whole-team approach to the child’s mental health and well-being. A therapist said, ‘The change in [name of child] has been incredible.’

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Findings from the inspection

The child is very involved in their care planning and risk management. They work with staff to identify how they can reduce the restrictions of a legal order, without increasing risk. The reduction of restrictions is increasing the child’s independence and their hopes for the future. A therapist said, ‘Taking positive risks is instrumental in [name of child]’s progress, providing more freedom, giving them more hope for the future.’ The child added, ‘I am happy with the place where I live. There are lots of new changes being made and I have lots of my personal things back that I did not have when I first moved in.’

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand what to do if an allegation or disclosure is made. The manager ensures safeguarding is discussed regularly at team meetings and in supervision. Staff receive safeguarding training both face to face and online. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2670263 3 Currently, there is no registered manager. The deputy manager has very recently been appointed as manager. The interim management arrangements are good. The manager is supported by the responsible individual and other managers in the organisation.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has improved recruitment, induction and training of new staff. Staff understand their roles and the responsibilities and accountability that come with caring for children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff morale is good. The manager provides regular supervision and support. Staff feel very involved in the plans for the child and feel included in the running of the home.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and responsible individual have improved the management oversight of the home. They have developed new monitoring and quality assurance processes to ensure a robust and regular review of the quality of care provided.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has met all the requirements made following the previous inspection. All previous shortfalls have been addressed. There has been no statutory requirements or recommendations made at this inspection.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

06/11/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 26/07/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2670263 4

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Anthony Gallaher

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Inspector

Judith Longden, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2670263 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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