Children's home run by Compassion Homes Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2737305 1 Registered provider: Compassion Homes Ltd

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for up to two children with learning difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and the manager registered with Ofsted in October 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

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good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2737305 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child shares their wishes and feelings freely with staff during weekly meetings. The minutes of these meetings include an action plan on how staff will respond to requests and suggestions. This is supporting the child to have their say and make choices about their home. The child’s choices are reflected clearly through their care planning, and staff are strong advocates on their behalf.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is not in education. Staff support the child to access learning, such as life skills, religion, and culture topics in line with their education plan. The registered manager and staff are working collaboratively with the virtual school and the child’s social worker to identify a permanent school or alternative education provision.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff help the child to live a healthy lifestyle. For example, the child has a balanced diet and attends health appointments and therapy sessions. The child’s records contain health professional details and are updated when there are any changes.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is encouraged to be independent and is learning how to take care of themselves. For example, they are given incentives to clean their own bedroom and cook their own meals.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child engages in a variety of social and physical activities in the home and in the community, such as ice skating, swimming, and laser tag. The child is supported to develop existing and new hobbies. For example, the child is learning how to speak a new language.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have made a life-story book. This captures the child’s experiences and memories of their time living in the home.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff understand the child’s risks and vulnerabilities, and this helps to keep the child safe. Risk assessments are kept up to date and are detailed. There are effective strategies to help staff to mitigate risks.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Physical restraint is rarely used in this home. If restraint is used, the relevant professionals are informed. The child is given the opportunity to debrief following the incident to ensure that they are safe and understand the reasons why physical intervention was necessary.

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How well children and young people are helped and protected: good

Staff have regular discussions with the child about their individual care, health and safety. This helps the child to develop an understanding of risk, build their self-esteem, and prepare for their future. Inspection report for children’s home: 2737305 3 The child’s health needs are met well. The child is registered with a doctor, dentist, and optician. Staff form effective relationships with health professionals to promote healthy living for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager and staff have high aspirations for the child in their care. The registered manager has worked hard to provide an environment where staff feel supported, and the child can make progress and discuss their difficulties.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have a thorough induction and receive regular supervision. Supervision is effective and identifies goals and objectives to support the development and progress of staff, as well as the child’s needs and plans.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager knows the child well. They take an active role in their care and has a good understanding of their plans and progress. If the child is not getting what is required from other services, the registered manager advocates for the child and appropriately challenges the relevant professionals.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have effective monitoring systems. The registered manager conducts overviews of incidents and children’s case records. If necessary, the registered manager challenges staff practice. This helps to address poor performance, improve practice, and identify staff’s development needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager works proactively with other agencies and with children’s families. They take on board feedback from stakeholders and respond quickly when required. Feedback from the child’s social worker and parents is positive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were made during this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 2737305 4

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Information about this inspection

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people, using the social care common inspection framework. This 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’. Inspection report for children’s home: 2737305 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Compassion Homes Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Cornerways, Hensting Lane, Fishers Pond, Eastleigh SO50 7HH

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Inspector

Melvin Davies, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2737305 6 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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