Children's home run by Continuum Support

Inspection report for children's home: 2640245 1 Registered provider: Continuum Support - Care Services Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

A private company owns this home. It is registered to provide care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2022.

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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

Date of last inspection: 19 September 2023

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children's home: 2640245 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/09/2023 Full Good 14/03/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: 2640245 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Transitions into the home are well planned and consider the individual needs of each child. Since the last inspection, one child has moved into the home. They are making exceptional progress. Progress is celebrated and staff are motivated to ensure excellent standards of care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff are excellent advocates for the child. They use their initiative to meet the child’s best interests. They promote the child’s needs, in meetings and in securing information and reviews from other agencies. This means that the multi-agency team is aware of the progress of the child and their support needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The child’s views shape how the home is run. Staff consider the child’s voice in all decisions. This empowers the child to influence their care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The child’s family are welcomed to the home. The regular visits mean the child is able to maintain relationships with people who are important to them. This promotes the child’s self-identity.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Trained staff are skilled in implementing the provider’s model of care. They are adaptable in their approach. This has had a clear impact on the child. The number of incidents has gradually reduced, creating consistency and stability for the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff genuinely care for the child. They have built extremely positive, caring and trusting relationships with the child. The staff know the child very well, invest time in them and promote their well-being through shared activities and interests.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff have a child-focused approach to meeting the unique needs of the child. The child’s progress is promoted through a carefully considered approach which gradually builds on the child’s abilities. Staff adapt strategies in line with the child’s evolving needs. This means that the child receives personalised support which promotes their development.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

One child has moved out of the home since the last inspection. The manager showed exceptional dedication in providing solutions to support the child to remain in the home and thoroughly explored all options before the child left the home in a planned way.

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

There is a strong safeguarding culture in the home. The actions of the manager and staff significantly enhance the child’s safety and well-being. The child has become increasingly safe since moving to this home. Inspection report for children's home: 2640245 4 Safeguarding practice protects the child and enables them to enjoy new opportunities. Staff’s flexible but safe approach means that the child was able to have an overnight stay at a theme park and regularly attends Sea Cadets.

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

Trained staff understand and apply restrictions placed on the child’s movements and activities. Staff have a strong understanding of the legal considerations involved in ensuring the child’s well-being and safety. They understand the importance of balancing the child’s independence with necessary protective measures. This includes recognising the significance of maintaining the child’s autonomy while implementing safeguards that ensure their safety and best interests.

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

Staff are committed to creating an environment that respects the child’s dignity and promotes their personal development, while also being vigilant about any potential risks to their safety.

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

Highly detailed individual risk assessments provide staff with excellent guidance. They are thorough and provide a comprehensive understanding of the child’s unique circumstances and needs. These assessments ensure that all protective measures are appropriate and effective. Staff identify potential risks and strengths, allowing them to put in place strategies that safeguard the child’s well-being. This personalised approach ensures that the child’s voice is heard and respected, promoting an environment of trust and security.

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

Behaviour management is a strength of the home. Staff are effective at promoting children’s positive behaviours. Clear rules and consistent boundaries are in place which reflect the child’s age and understanding. Staff communication with the child promotes the child’s understanding of themselves. This enables the child to identify creative ways to manage their feelings and understand the impact of their behaviours.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Managers are inspirational and ambitious for the child. They are consistently influential in changing the lives of all the children who have lived in the home. Managers have persistently pursued the best interests of the child living in the home and will not accept anything but the best for them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Management oversight is excellent and it is clear that the management team is aware of all aspects of the child’s life. Ensuring that staff feel supported is a priority. The manager regularly collates feedback and praise from stakeholders, which is passed on to the team to support them to feel valued in a wider context.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is committed to the professional development of the team. She routinely uses research to develop staff skills and support learning. Presentations are related to the child they care for and spark discussions about different ways of working with the child. This means that staff are kept up to date with changes to legislation and practice and thoroughly consider the impact on their roles. Inspection report for children's home: 2640245 5 Staff describe the manager as supportive and approachable, and staff morale is extremely high. Staff value the support from leaders and managers. The manager creates an open, honest and transparent culture in the home. There are high expectations of the staff to change and improve the lives of children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

No recommendations or requirements were made following this inspection.

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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: 2640245 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Continuum Support - Care Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Sinclair, 300 St Marys Road, Garston, Liverpool L19 0NQ

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Inspector

Sally Mitchell, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2640245 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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