Children's Home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited in Nottingham

Inspection report for children’s home: 1256610 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire 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 run by a private company that is owned and operated by a private charity.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, there were three children living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager is registered and suitably qualified.

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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

Date of last inspection: 10 October 2023

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 1256610 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

10/10/2023 Full Good 27/03/2023 Full Good 21/09/2021 Full Good 29/01/2020 Interim Sustained effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home: 1256610 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is furnished in a comfortable and cosy manner. It is well presented throughout, providing a family home environment. Work was being undertaken to replace the bathroom during this inspection. The manager and staff ensure that the home is safe from any hazards while this work is being undertaken.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child said they ‘love’ living in the home and ‘get on really’ well with the staff who look after them. Other children talk positively about the home at school and with their key professionals. A child who recently left the home wrote a letter to staff thanking them for the care, support and guidance they were provided with when living in the home and since leaving.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff have responded positively to the change in the dynamics in the home following the admission of much younger children. They have been receptive and proactive in their approach to additional training and accessing support. As a result, children are being provided with the care and support needed to meet their individual needs, considering their age, developmental stage and sensory and psychological needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to express themselves using creative methods, such as child- friendly visual aids. These are tailored to their individual needs. Consequently, children are developing ways to communicate their emotions and understand their routine.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff actively encourage and support children with their peer relationships. Children are provided with a range of fun activities linked to their individual interests and developing hobbies.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff work closely with children’s schools and health professionals. There has been good progress made for a child whose physical health and presentation have significantly improved. Children have also made progress with their ability to manage their emotions and behaviour.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are providing care that meets children’s needs, particularly in relation to their identity, ethnicity, culture, gender and self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children leaving the home experience a good level of support and continued support once they have moved on. There is a pilot internship to further support children in establishing their independent living and life skills. Inspection report for children’s home: 1256610 4

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

There are comprehensive individual risk assessments in place. They are regularly reviewed to support children’s changing needs. Children are supported to understand their risks and vulnerabilities. Older children are well supported to spend time in the community safely.

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

There is good partnership working with key agencies to support staff’s knowledge of children’s developmental stages and to understand the impact of trauma. As a result, staff are developing their therapeutic approach to managing children’s behaviours.

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

Staff use appropriate and agreed methods of support with children when they are unable to manage their emotions. This includes playfulness, distraction and de- escalation. In the event that these are not successful, staff use methods of physical intervention that are appropriate and proportionate and consider the age and stature of the child.

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

The manager and staff have effective relationships with key safeguarding agencies, schools and health and emotional well-being services. This promotes good communication and the protection of children.

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

Managers and staff are strong advocates for the children and play a key part in the team around the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is very experienced, dedicated and a strong advocate for the children and her team. She knows the children and their plans well and supports staff to work to contribute to progressing their care plans. She ensures that she plays a key role in the core team around the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager ensures that the home’s statement of purpose is updated as required. However, the most recent update does not state the age range of children. The manager said this will be updated as a matter of priority.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Key professionals say they have effective relationships with the managers and staff. There is good communication and planning, which ensures that children receive the care and support required.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is driven to ensure that children are provided with the care and support that improve their outcomes. She achieves this by ensuring that staff are provided with the training and development to equip them to meet the needs of the children. She has been proactive in providing staff with trauma-informed training and regular consultation with a key mental health practitioner. This supports their understanding of trauma and therapeutic care. This has proven successful in establishing bedtime routines and supporting children when they struggle to manage their emotions. Inspection report for children’s home: 1256610 5 The manager has high expectations and high aspirations for the children and staff. She ensures that staff are provided with regular and effective team meetings and one-to-one supervision. These forums are used to provide opportunities for training and reflection. She ensures that staff have annual appraisals.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff talk very positively about the manager’s dedication and commitment to the children and staff team. Staff said they feel valued and supported with their practice and career development.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager said she has a supportive staff team. She also receives good-quality one-to-one supervision from senior leaders and managers. There are regular management forums that she is able to access for support. Inspection report for children’s home: 1256610 6

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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

The registered person must compile in relation to the children’s home statement (“the statement of purpose”) which covers matters listed in Schedule 1. (Regulation 16 (1))

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Requirement Due date

This specifically relates to including the age range of children that the home cares for in the statement of purpose. 31 August 2024

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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: 1256610 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suite 3h, Valiant Office Suites, Valley Drive, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby CV21 1TQ

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Matthew Earnshaw

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Inspector

Angela Duffus-Palmer, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 1256610 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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