Children's Home run by Barnardo’s in Enfield

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2675902 1 Registered provider: Barnardo’s

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home provides care for one child with emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There was one child living at the home at the time of this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in May 2022. There has been no registered manager since October 2022. A manager has been appointed and has submitted an application to register with Ofsted.

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Inspection date: 21 March 2024

Date of last inspection: 22 November 2023

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Inspection date: 21 March 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 21 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: 2675902 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

The child feels safe at the home and in the community. Staff work effectively according to safety plans, which means that the child is always supported by two members of staff. New risks identified for the child are discussed, and plans are understood by staff. Staff continue to develop positive relationships with the child. The child’s social worker is happy with the level of care provided.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff demonstrate resilience in managing the child’s behaviour and maintaining boundaries. Staff talk to the child about their behaviour, the consequences for the child and the impact on others. This can be in the moment or in key-working sessions. Incidents involving the child and call-outs to the police by staff have been reduced. The child said that there is less reason for them to get angry and display unwanted behaviour as they feel settled.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff encourage the child to engage in education. Staff work according to an education support plan that offers incentives for the child to attend school. Despite staff’s efforts, the child’s engagement in education currently is variable.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff offer the child a range of opportunities to engage in leisure activities. These include evening walks, trips to the gym, bike riding and go-karting. The child enjoys these activities, all of which they have chosen.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff respond effectively to the child’s wishes and feelings. A staff rota has been placed on a wall in the home at the request of the child. This enables the child to know which staff will be working. Consequently, the child can plan which activities they wish to do, such as going for a car ride or a long walk, depending on which staff are available. The child’s views have been listened to in respect of a request for a longer curfew period. The child understands the reasons why this may not be possible currently, to ensure their safety.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support the child with their independence skills. The child cooks meals for staff and regularly goes shopping with staff. Staff will be supporting the child with their pathway plan in the next month.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have made progress in addressing the requirements made at the last inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have addressed shortfalls in respect of the training offered to staff to meet the specific needs of the child. Leaders and managers have reviewed the training offer to staff and agreed to commission a different training hub that will meet the staff’s learning and development needs. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2675902 3 Leaders and managers have refined their auditing processes to ensure that the home’s protocols are adhered to when the child goes missing from home. This auditing has provided leaders and managers with greater oversight and monitoring of the day-to-day activities of staff. Consequently, they have seen an improvement in staff practice, such as general recording.

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Findings from the inspection

However, shortfalls remain in the specific recording of incidents, specifically when restraint has been used.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers respond promptly to allegations made against staff. Leaders and managers work with the local authority designated officer, police and the child’s social worker to ensure that the child remains safe from harm. However, not all staff understand their responsibilities in respect of whistle-blowing and reporting of an allegation by the child.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are supported by leaders and managers in carrying out their roles. Leaders and managers are approachable and available to staff. They respond swiftly to poor practice or concerns about the conduct of staff. This ensures that the child receives a consistent level of care. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2675902 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/11/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 31/01/2023 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2675902 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) 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(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline, or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes—

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Requirement Due date

details of any methods used or steps taken to avoid the need to use the measure; and

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Requirement Due date

the name of the person who used the measure ("the user"), and of any other person present when the measure was used. (Regulation 35 (3)(a)(v)(vi))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, leaders and managers must ensure that physical intervention records contain sufficient detail of the events leading to the incident that required the action to be taken. 3 May 2024

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that all staff understand that any allegations of harm or abuse must be addressed in line with the home’s child protection policy. (‘Guide to the Children’s Home Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 44, paragraph 9.17)  The registered person should ensure that all staff are familiar with the home’s internal whistle-blowing procedures through the induction process and that staff’s understanding is regularly reviewed. (‘Guide to the Children’s Home Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 53, paragraph 10.9) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2675902 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford Essex IG6 1QG

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Danielle Rebbitt

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Inspector

Colin Bent, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2675902 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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