Children's Home run by Continuum Support - Care Services Limited in Warrington

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2509800 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

Judgement at last inspection: Requires improvement to be good

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Enforcement action since last inspection:

This home is owned and managed by a private provider. It provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Enforcement action since last inspection:

One child was living in the home at the time of the inspection.

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Enforcement action since last inspection:

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2024.

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector has looked closely at the experiences and progress of children, using the social care common inspection framework. This assurance 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’. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2509800 2

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Findings from the inspection

We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

One child was living in the home at the time of the inspection. One child has moved out since the last full inspection; this was a planned move.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager has worked hard to make improvements in the home which has included some changes to the staff team to meet the needs of the child and improve practice. The staff team is stable and consistent care is provided to the child as a result.

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Findings from the inspection

The child said that they like living in their home. They feel safe and like the staff team. The child feels cared for and has trusted members of staff who the child feels listens to them.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff receive regular supervision by a suitably qualified person. Supervision takes place regularly in line with the provider’s policy.. Sessions focus on reflective practice which drives standards of care.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support the child’s education. The child’s attendance has improved since the start of the new academic year. Staff understand the educational plans for children and are working closely with school to support the child.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s views, wishes and feelings regarding their care are considered and changes have been made to their plan at the child’s request. This includes an increase in visiting friends and family. This has had an impact on the safety of the child. As a result of increased time with family, incidents of missing have reduced.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager ensures that there is frequent communication with professionals and meetings take place regularly. There is good multi-agency working to ensure that a coordinated approach which provides reassurance that children’s safety and well-being are prioritised. Professionals report that the registered manager and staff provide ‘excellent care’.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are provided with a wide range of training that informs their practice and meets the child’s individual and diverse needs. Staff have been upskilled in managing allegations, autism and ADHD. Additionally, the registered manager has identified and provided training specific to the child that they care for. This strengthens the staff’s understanding of the child’s needs and how to support them. Team meetings take place monthly and are used as a place for reflection and learning. Important issues are tracked and discussed, and children are at the centre of all practice. This triangulates staff practice, the expected standard and strengthens staff’s knowledge. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2509800 3 The registered manager now has much-improved oversight of the child’s progress and understands the staff team well. This means that any issues or concerns are quickly addressed and resolved.

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Findings from the inspection

Due to staff changes, only one member of staff is due to have an appraisal which has not yet been carried out. Therefore, the recommendation has been restated.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager has met the requirements made at the last inspection. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2509800 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/04/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 06/09/2023 Full Good 27/09/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 15/03/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2509800 5

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that all staff have their performance and fitness to carry out their role formally appraised at least once annually. This appraisal should take into account, where reasonable and practical, the views of other professionals who have worked with the staff member over the year and children in the home’s care. As part of the performance management process, poor performance should be addressed by a timely plan to bring about improvement.(‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.5) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2509800 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 Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2509800 7 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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