Children's Home run by Pure Care Homes Ltd in Manchester

Inspection report for children's home: 2717183 1 Registered provider: Pure Care Homes 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 small private company. It provides care for up to three children who may have social and emotional difficulties. At the time of this inspection, there were three children living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in February 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: good

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Enforcement action since last inspection:

Following a whistle blower contacting Ofsted, a monitoring visit took place on 22 November 2023. Two compliance notices were served in relation to a breach in data protection. The compliance notices were issued under regulation 12, the protection of children standard and regulation 13, the leadership and management standard.

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Enforcement action since last inspection:

A further monitoring visit took place on 3 Jan 2024, where it was found that both compliance notices had been met. Inspection report for children's home: 2717183 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/07/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2717183 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide a supportive and nurturing environment for children to live together safely. They work closely with professionals including therapists to meet the specific needs of children. Staff are trained in the use of PACE (playfulness, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy) which enables them to develop positive attachments and relationships with children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children enjoy good relationships with staff and sustain their positive attachments. Staff provide children with effective help and support that contributes to improved outcomes for children. A social worker said, ‘It really is one of the best residential placements I have worked with.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff actively promote the children’s education and learning. One child has been supported by staff to resume their education after missing a significant amount of education prior to them coming to the home. Staff are helping other children to find college placements, training or employment. However, two children who are both school leavers are not currently accessing education, training, or employment after recently leaving their college courses.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff teach children skills in shopping, cooking and budgeting. They ensure that children have pathway plans and the support needed to help prepare them for adulthood. Staff promote family time to ensure that children sustain their close relationships with the people who matter most to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff provide children with positive activities and encourage their interests and hobbies. A child said, ‘I like the opportunities that I get living here. I am able to do lots of activities.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff create a healthy environment for children to live in. They ensure that children access the services that they need to promote their physical, psychological and emotional well-being. A therapist said, ‘We offer the children one-to-one therapy and provide staff with a consultancy role. Every child has psychological input.’

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

Staff provide children with a physically safe, comfortable and homely living environment. They prioritise the well-being and safety of children and have a good understanding of their individual needs and vulnerabilities. The use of clear risk assessment and effective safe working practices ensures the safety of children.

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

Staff manage children’s behaviours safely. Since the last inspection, there have been no use of restraint. Consequences for managing unacceptable behaviour are kept to an absolute minimum. Positive behaviour is acknowledged, praised and reinforced. A child Inspection report for children's home: 2717183 4 said, ‘Sometimes, I don’t get my own way, but I know it’s for the best and staff are trying to keep me safe.’ A social worker said, ‘Mum has shared how happy she is with the placement and how staff manage the child’s behaviours.’

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

Staff follow clear protocols and procedures and take effective action when children have gone missing from the home. They actively look for children and work in partnership with the police to secure children’s safe return.

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

Complaints are addressed effectively by the manager. Significant incidents are reported to the appropriate authorities to ensure that children are protected from harm. Staff work closely with social workers and other safeguarding agencies to promote the safety of children. A social worker said, ‘The communication is fantastic, staff will email me as and when to ensure I am updated on any situations.’

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

Children benefit from individualised support through one-to-one work. Staff educate children about the dangers of using drugs, stranger danger, sexual health and safety in the community. They invite external professionals to do group work, quizzes and exercises with children. As a result, children develop a better understanding and awareness of risk.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are well managed, supported and led. Staff said, ‘The leadership team’s dedication to fostering a collaborative working environment allows staff to feel supported.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

An experienced registered manager demonstrates strong and effective leadership of the operations of the home. They ensure that children benefit from a home that is managed effectively and efficiently.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from regular training opportunities that enable them to meet the specific needs of children. For example, staff are trained in attachment theory, self-harm, drug and substance misuse. The training needs of staff are monitored by the manager. As a result, the training needs of staff are met effectively.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from regular team meetings and receive practice-related supervision. With the support of therapist’s, staff are able to reflect on their practice and evaluate the effectiveness of the support provided for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has conducted an in-depth six-monthly quality of care review to gain a better understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the care provided. They have considered feedback obtained from a variety of professionals and implement development plans to improve the care provided for children. The manager makes effective use of the monitoring activities to secure continuing improvement.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Safer recruitment practices are strictly followed and adhered to. This ensures that adults employed to care for vulnerable children are recruited and vetted carefully to protect children from unsuitable people. Inspection report for children's home: 2717183 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should actively pursue children’s regular school attendance and ensure that eligible care leavers are accessing further education, training, or employment. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 28, paragraph 5.16)

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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: 2717183 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Pure Care Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 1e, Beehive Mill, Jersey Street, Manchester M4 6JG

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Inspector

Anthony Kyem, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2717183 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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