Children's Home run by Hexagon Care Services Limited in Wakefield

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509366 1 Registered provider: Hexagon 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

This home is privately owned and offers care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, two children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2024.

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Inspection date: 22 October 2024

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 22 October 2024

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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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 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: 2509366 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/04/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 25/10/2023 Full Good 27/06/2022 Full Good 08/03/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509366 3

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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

Staff provide a positive environment where children have a voice in the running of their home. When any concerns are raised, these are responded to promptly. This helps children to build trusting relationships with staff.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff actively promote and support children’s education. When there are barriers to learning, staff provide informal learning activities in the home. In addition, staff work closely with the schools to ensure that children receive the help that they need to continue with their learning. This gives children the opportunity to improve their educational outcomes.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s health needs are well promoted by staff. They are supported to attend medical appointments when necessary. This helps to ensure that children’s health is maintained.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, the registered manager has been committed to ensuring that children’s safety is prioritised. Staff prepare individualised risk assessments for children. These documents detail the steps for staff to take to protect children and to manage and reduce risks to children’s safety. This ensures that the staff are able to provide consistent care to children.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager reviews significant events and incidents of concern. Physical intervention techniques have been used as a last resort to keep children safe. Following a physical intervention, the manager holds reflective discussions with the staff and children. This is a learning opportunity for everyone involved and helps to identify why the situation happened and how to improve things in the future.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers respond effectively to allegations against staff and safeguarding concerns. When allegations are made against staff, these are investigated, and the local authority designated officer and the child’s social worker are informed. This coordinated approach ensures that children are safeguarded effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager uses a range of tools to monitor the quality of care provided by the service. For example, she carries out audits and daily observations of how staff support children. This approach helps to steer improvements in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff feel supported in their roles. They benefit from receiving regular team meetings and reflective supervision. Since the last inspection, staff have received relevant training that is specific to the needs of the children in the home. This ensures that staff are equipped to meet the needs of the children. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509366 4 Leaders and managers have addressed all the requirements made at the last inspection. No requirements or recommendations were raised following this inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509366 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Hexagon Care Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 1 Tustin Court, Riversway, Preston, Lancashire PR2 2YQ

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Inspector

Evelyn Chafota, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509366 6 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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