Children's Home run by TJY Care Ltd in Coventry

Inspection report for children’s home: 2713919 1 Registered provider: TJY Care 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 children’s home provides care for up to two children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted on 16 April 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

Overall judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2713919 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/08/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 2713919 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Two children were living at the home at the time of this inspection. Both children are settled and enjoy living in the home. One child said, ‘If I had to choose any other home in the world to live in, I would choose this one.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home environment is welcoming. Children have personalised their rooms, and there are communal areas where they can relax. Children’s artwork and photos are present throughout the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have good relationships with staff. The supportive environment that staff provide encourages children to have fun and make happy memories. Children take part in a range of activities. One child was supported by staff to complete a charity climb up Snowdon.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff help children to make progress in education. One child moved into the home having not been in education for a significant period. This child has now been supported to start attending a specialist provision every day, and they are making positive progress. Another child has been helped to explore different college options. Staff have helped them to have the confidence to explore these new options and be part of the decision-making process.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

When there are plans for children to progress to live independently, there is good liaison with children’s placing authorities and other agencies to identify next steps. Children have in-house plans to support them to achieve their goals, in line with their local authority care plan.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff recognise the importance of children maintaining contact with their families and loved ones. They ensure that this is a positive experience for children and work hard to support children to have consistent relationships with people who are important to them.

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

Staff understand the risks to each child, and there are comprehensive risk management plans to manage these. These plans are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure that staff have access to the information they need to keep children safe.

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

Staff work consistently with children to help them understand risk. Regular and effective key-work sessions take place, which help to lead to a reduction in risk. For example, incidents of self-harming for one child have reduced following intensive support from staff. Staff are also quick to make referrals to appropriate agencies to provide additional specialist support to children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2713919 4 The registered manager takes action, when needed, to keep children safe. They have robust oversight of all incidents that occur. Following incidents, children are well supported to share their views.

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

The registered manager responds appropriately and promptly when children make complaints. This good practice safeguards children while investigations are completed. As a result, children are reassured that staff will listen to them and act on any concerns they have.

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

Children rarely go missing from the home. When children do leave the home without consent, staff take appropriate action to safeguard them. The staff record the steps that they have taken and work collaboratively with the police, family members and local authority as needed. When children return, staff are thoughtful of their needs and ensure that they are provided the opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings. This ensures that children feel supported and helps the manager and staff to gain information that is used to reduce future risks.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is child focused, knows the children well and has high aspirations for them. He understands children’s experiences, needs and risks, and advocates on their behalf.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager sets high standards for themselves and the staff team, and has a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the home. When needed, he always takes action to hold staff to account when shortfalls are identified. This supports children’s care planning, well-being and progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel supported by the management team, saying that their professional development is encouraged and that the registered manager always makes time to listen to them. This has helped to lead to good retention of staff and consistent care for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have received training that is specific to their and the children’s needs. They receive regular supervision. Supervision sessions are reflective and practice related, enabling staff to develop their practice. Supervision is provided by staff who have attended the relevant training needed to facilitate it.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are suitable monitoring tools in place to evaluate the home’s strengths and weaknesses. The manager makes use of these to effectively monitor the quality of care provided to children and improve standards.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals speak positively about the manager and the staff team, particularly in relation to effective communication. Professional feedback reflects that children are making progress and their well-being is being promoted by staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There are no requirements or recommendations. Inspection report for children’s home: 2713919 5

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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: 2713919 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Collingwood Community Centre, Collingwood Drive, Birmingham B43 7NF

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Inspector

Kate Savage, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2713919 7 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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