Children's Home run by Bay View Child Care Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 1 SC463926

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Registered provider: Bay View Child Care Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is managed by a private provider and is registered to provide care for up to six children with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in 2013, and the current manager registered in September 2022.

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Information about this children’s home

There were five children living in the home at the time of this inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: outstanding

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

27/06/2023 Full Outstanding 25/05/2022 Full Good 27/10/2021 Full Good 30/10/2019 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 3

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outstanding

Children benefit from living in a caring and nurturing home. Children make excellent progress due to the consistently high standards of care provided by a highly skilled and committed team. Children say that living in the home has changed their lives for the better. One child said, ‘The best bit is I get to sleep here every night.’

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outstanding

Children move into and out of the home in a carefully planned and positive way. The manager carefully considers how children’s individual needs will be met. Children spend time with the staff and children before they move into the home, which helps to promote positive relationships. A child who recently left the home has maintained close relationships with staff and the children and is involved in a mentoring programme to support children’s independence.

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outstanding

The home environment is decorated nicely and has a relaxed atmosphere. Children are supported to decorate their bedrooms to reflect their own interests and identities. This supports children to have a sense of belonging.

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outstanding

Children are making significant progress in their education from their starting points. Managers and staff work closely with education professionals to identify and overcome any barriers to learning. Children who have previously not engaged in education are now proud of the targets they are achieving. This means that children’s educational predictions for the future have considerably improved. One social worker said, ‘[Name of child] would not have achieved the same educational outcomes if not for staff finding something that works for them.’

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outstanding

Children are encouraged to pursue their hobbies and interests, and they attend a variety of different activities in the local community, including the gym, scootering in the woods, playing rugby and gardening. Managers and staff have supported children to go on holidays and attend concerts. Staff are not risk-averse, and risk assessments are completed to support the children to have time away from the home. This further enhances children’s experiences and develops their independence skills.

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outstanding

All children’s healthcare needs are detailed in their plans. Healthcare plans fit together with key-work sessions to assist children in making informed decisions and choices in their lives. Important topics such as substance misuse, education, emotional well-being, healthy eating and personal hygiene are examples of some of the excellent work that is carried out with children during key-work sessions.

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outstanding

The managers and staff encourage the children to spend time with people who are important to them. Staff work closely with children’s families, which is a considerable Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 4 strength of the home. One social worker said, ‘The staff have a fantastic relationship with the family.’

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outstanding

Children live in a very safe environment, and they are protected from harm. The staff caring for children are well trained in safeguarding. Staff are clear of their roles and responsibilities should they have concerns about children. Staff spoke about the children with enormous pride and understanding.

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outstanding

Relationships between staff and children are positive and are built on trust and affection. They provide a solid base for children to thrive. Due to the nature of the relationships, staff are able to support children to manage their emotions and feelings effectively, including those that may result in conflict. The staff supported one child to communicate using different techniques, which enabled the child to discuss their emotions and feelings in a way that felt more comfortable to them.

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outstanding

Since the last inspection, there have been no occasions when children have been missing from home. The manager ensures that staff frequently revisit children’s missing-from-home procedures and protocols. Therefore, staff are familiar with these risks and are confident about managing any missing-from-home incidents.

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outstanding

Children have individual risk assessments that are consistently reviewed and updated by managers and staff. Staff have a comprehensive knowledge of children’s risks and vulnerabilities and take time to talk to children and educate them about risk. This ensures that plans remain current and effective.

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outstanding

The manager and staff appropriately balance the need for protection with enabling children to take reasonable risks as part of their growth and development. As a result, children are becoming more independent and enjoy time in the community with friends.

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outstanding

Children’s behaviour has significantly improved over time. Children benefit from a nurturing and structured environment where positive behaviour is actively promoted. Positive recognition and praise outweigh negative consequences. The manager evaluates consequences, ensuring that they are proportionate and restorative.

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outstanding

It has been necessary for staff to physically intervene when children have displayed behaviours that may result in harm to themselves or others. Records of these incidents are robust and demonstrate that holds are proportionate and appropriate. Detailed debriefs have been completed, and this helps to prevent future incidents and ensure children’s well-being.

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outstanding

The recruitment of staff is comprehensive, and the manager ensures that all necessary background checks are conducted. This means that the adults caring for the children are safe to do so. Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 5

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home is managed by a dedicated, caring and ambitious manager who advocates very well for the children. The manager has completed a leadership and management qualification. The manager ensures that she is present in the home and accessible to staff and children. Children are extremely fond of her. The manager speaks about the children with warmth and enthusiasm.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Children receive outstanding care, support and guidance from a highly committed, competent and nurturing staff team. The stable and settled staff team promotes consistency and strong attachments for children. One staff member said, ‘The staff are always looking at different strategies to support the children.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Children’s records are well organised, up to date and detailed. The records show children’s achievements and experiences. This information demonstrates the significant and continued progress that children make living at this home. Children are involved in all aspects of the running of their home. The children’s records capture their views consistently, and their voice comes to life.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

New staff members feel welcomed into the team and benefit from a robust induction programme. Staff receive ongoing support, supervision and constant guidance from leaders and managers. One member of staff said, ‘I have felt supported by all managers and staff.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff team meetings and clinical consultations are regular and effective and have direct links to research to help support and guide practice. They focus on children’s well-being and progress and enable staff to be reflective. The person-centred counsellor said, ‘The team are really therapeutic in their approach and understanding.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Managers and staff complete a range of training that focuses on meeting children’s individual needs. Staff apply their learning effectively in their day-to-day work with children. However, staff would benefit from training on substance misuse to support the individual needs of one child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager has a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and areas for development of the home. The manager has close oversight of children’s progress and any changes needed. Internal and external monitoring of the home are effective.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

There is good multi-agency working. The manager and staff maintain excellent levels of communication with other professionals. One social worker said, ‘Communication is really good; staff keep in touch regularly and really advocate for [name of child].’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The management team, staff and children can clearly demonstrate the positive impact that living in the home has had on enhancing the children’s lives. Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff can access appropriate resources and training to support the individual needs of the children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.11)

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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: SC463926 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bay View Child Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Core Assets, Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4AD

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christopher Thompson

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Inspector

Stacey Ilaboya, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC463926 8 regulates and inspects 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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