Children's Home run by Safe Haven Adolescent Care Group Limited in Rotherham

Inspection report for children’s home: 2587233 1 Registered provider: Safe Haven Adolescent Care Group Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and managed by a private provider. It offers care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties. One child was living at the home at the time of the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted on 26 September 2023.

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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: 14 November 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: 2587233 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/11/2023 Full Good 21/09/2022 Full Good 10/11/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2587233 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child living in this home has made progress because of the care they receive. The manager and staff spoken to during the inspection know the child’s history and vulnerabilities well, which supports them in meeting the child’s needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is valued, and the child is now back in school despite some significant barriers to this. The child’s social worker said that the manager has ensured that the child’s wishes to return to school were heard and has been proactive in securing a suitable school place.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s physical health needs are well met. They are registered with local health services, and advice is sought as appropriate. Staff are supporting the child around healthy eating, in line with their health assessment. The child’s emotional health needs are also prioritised, and staff can link their behaviour to their childhood experiences. The child is now engaging in therapy and is starting to make some progress with emotional regulation.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There are effective plans in place to support the child in increasing their independence skills. Great consideration is given by staff to ensure that the child’s independence is developed at a pace that is suitable for their age and ability.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Family time is promoted. Staff ensure that this happens, even when this takes place a considerable distance away from the home. They have considered how best to minimise the impact of the travel, in line with the child’s needs. The child said that they enjoy seeing their family and that staff at the home help them to do this. Having good-quality supportive family time helps to preserve the child’s sense of identity.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s views are valued, and they are supported to make choices about activities, food and the decor in the home. The child is encouraged to have input into recruitment activity and has written questions for upcoming staff interviews. As a result, the child feels listened to, which helps to support their self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is well maintained. The child’s bedroom is personalised to their taste and there is plenty of space and storage. There are photos on the wall and family photo albums. The child is making memories at the home, and they have been supported to celebrate significant events, such as Christmas and Mother’s Day. There is a sensory pod to the rear of the house. This is specifically linked to the child’s needs and helps to soothe them when they are feeling anxious. Inspection report for children’s home: 2587233 4

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

The child benefits from effective support, help and protection. Staff have a good understanding of the child’s specific needs and vulnerabilities and take appropriate action to address them. The child’s safety is consistently at the centre of staff’s practice.

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

The management team and staff spoken to understand the current risks to the child and their vulnerabilities. There are risk assessments and plans in place which provide staff with clear guidance about actions to be taken. This helps to ensure that the child is safeguarded effectively.

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

There are no concerns around the child going missing from the home. The child has a missing-from-home protocol, and the senior management team has recognised areas where this could be strengthened.

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

On some occasions, physical intervention techniques are used at the home. When physical intervention is used, it is at the lowest level and for short lengths of time. Staff are debriefed, and the child is spoken to by someone independent of the incident. This supports the child to share their views and helps them to think about other ways they can manage their heightened emotions.

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

Measures are in place around internet use, such as parental controls. The child has a mobile phone. Staff carried out work with the child around the potential risks before they had access to this. This helps to educate the child around staying safe online.

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

Allegations made about staff are acted on, and referrals are made to the local authority designated officer. Steps are taken to manage risks while investigations take place. On one occasion, concerns were expressed about a staff member’s practice. Had different action been taken, this may have prevented a further incident taking place on the same day. In discussion, the manager and senior managers have reflected that should a similar incident take place in the future, they will respond differently.

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

The location risk assessment covers all known risks, and the manager has consulted with others as appropriate. This was updated and temporary safety measures put in place following a recent incident involving a nearby property.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager knows the child and their needs well and is passionate about wanting them to make progress and have positive experiences. The manager is supporting less- experienced staff by modelling good practice and helping them to better understand trauma and adverse childhood experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Records reflect the child’s everyday life and are written sensitively, with an emphasis on positive achievements. The manager has been proactive in seeking information where there have been gaps in the child’s history. This has supported the child in understanding the past. Inspection report for children’s home: 2587233 5 There have been some changes in staffing since the last inspection. New staff have recently been recruited to replace those who have left. This has taken some time as an emphasis has been placed on finding staff who are most suited to meeting the child’s needs. The manager understands the importance of supporting the new team of staff to work together and has plans in place for development in this area.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has a good oversight of the running of the home. The manager has daily, monthly and weekly tasks to be carried out, and there is a manager’s footprint on records. This ensures that the manager is monitoring the quality of care provided.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff speak positively about their experience of working in the home and of the support provided to them by the manager. Staff receive regular supervision, which helps them to understand the child’s behaviours and respond appropriately. Staff receive training that is linked to the child’s needs. One member of staff said, ‘Training has definitely helped me to look after the child.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager understands the strengths and weaknesses of the home and has a clear vision of how they wish to develop the service. Effective links have been made with the local community, particularly the local police community support officer, who has visited the home to carry out work with the child. Inspection report for children’s home: 2587233 6

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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: 2587233 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Safe Haven Adolescent Care Group Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 2 Whiting Street, Sheffield S8 9QR

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christie-Lauren O’Connor

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Stacy Linstead Barnes

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Inspector

Johanna Wilson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2587233 8 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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