Children's home run by Lytham Care Limited in Knowsley

Inspection report for children's home: SC482340 1 SC482340 Registered provider: Lytham Care 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 operated by a private company and provides care for one child who may have social and emotional difficulties and/or learning difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in October 2024.

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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

Date of last inspection: 19 September 2023

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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: SC482340 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/09/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 03/03/2020 Interim Declined in effectiveness 15/05/2019 Full Good 25/09/2018 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children's home: SC482340 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff ensure that the child’s physical, emotional and psychological needs are met in a way that is sensitive to their past experiences. For example, a translator was found to ensure effective communication between the child and the staff team.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff work closely with the translator to ensure that the child’s views, wishes and feelings are communicated clearly. For example, the translator helps the child understand the home’s routines, the rules and their rights, as well as how to express any concerns or needs they might have.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child attends college and is making good progress with their attendance and attainment. Staff are supporting the child to learn English through language support programmeand the child is beginning to become more confident in expressing themselves.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff team monitors the child’s health to ensure that they access suitable health and medical support. The child’s care plan includes regular check-ins with staff and professionals to monitor the child’s mental and emotional well-being.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff ensure a consistent, personalised approach to the child’s care. For instance, the key worker ensures that the child’s cultural background and experiences are considered in their day-to-day care. Staff support the child to learn about their new environment in a way that respects their background. For example, they are taken to local football matches and supported to attend a local gym.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is offered culturally appropriate activities to make them feel more at home. This includes providing familiar foods, following traditions or using cultural references that help them feel settled. There are translated menus on the fridge and world maps and globes around the home.

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

Safeguarding is a priority in this home. The staff work closely with external agencies, such as the police and child protection professionals, to ensure the child’s safety. The translator is used to ensure that the child is fully informed about their rights and protection.

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

Staff follow safeguarding protocols to ensure the child is protected from potential harm. Staff are knowledgeable and know how to keep the child safe. There have been no incidents that have required physical intervention. Positive behaviour is promoted. Positive relationships between the child and staff ensure that the child is fully supported when upset or in distress. Inspection report for children's home: SC482340 4 There has been an isolated incident of the child missing from the home. Staff know what action to take if the child goes missing from home. The manager and staff work collaboratively with external professionals, such as the police and missing from care team, to ensure that the child is safely returned.

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

The staff use a sensitive approach to build trust and have worked with the child at their own pace, ensuring they feel safe. Risk assessments are updated regularly and protective measures are put in place, such as ensuring the child has limited contact with unknown individuals or people outside the home who might pose a risk.

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

The home is well maintained. This means that the child and staff live in a safe home. The child enjoys spending time in their bedroom, which is personalised and meets the child’s needs. . Additionally, a flag of their country of origin is displayed on the wall, offering a sense of identity and comfort.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The home’s leaders have a clear, child-centred vision that prioritises the child’s well- being. The manager ensures that all staff are committed to providing exemplary care, and that cultural and language barriers are actively addressed.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works proactively with external agencies, ensuring the child receives multi- agency support. This ensures that the child’s best interests are promoted.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff have access to a wide range of training, support and learning opportunities, provided through supervision, team meetings and training events. This means that the child’s specific needs are met.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager makes good use of systems to monitor and review the operation of the home. The child’s progress and outcomes are closely tracked through the manager’s monitoring.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

No requirements or recommendations were set at 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: SC482340 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Lytham Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lytham Care, 400 Longmoor Lane, Liverpool L9 9DB

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Inspectors

Mathew Morris-Jones, Social Care Inspector Sally Mitchell, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: SC482340 6 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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