Children's Home run by Goldfield Care UK Ltd in Lincolnshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2782919 1 Registered provider: Goldfield Care UK Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home provides care for up to three children who require support in respect of social, emotional and behavioural needs, including learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

There were two children living in the home at the time of this inspection, and they were both spoken to during the inspection.

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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

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2782919 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers and staff know the children very well. The children say they feel safe and are able to identify key members of staff they like and can confide in. There are good systems in place to support new children coming to live at the home. However, the very first child to move in experienced difficulties settling into the home. This was due to the lack of information provided by the placing local authority about the child’s needs. The manager and responsible individual challenged the placing local authority. Consequently, the child was supported with a planned move to a home more suited to their needs. Following this, the manager completed a thorough review of their pre-admission process. This is to ensure more robust communication with placing authorities. The experiences of subsequent children moving into the home have been more successful.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Managers and staff have encouraged and supported children to personalise the shared areas of the home along with their bedrooms. The home is well presented, homely and safe. One child said they really like their bedroom and felt able to contribute to the decor, furnishing and layout of the home. This helps children to feel settled.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health needs are a priority for managers and staff. Children are encouraged and supported by staff to attend routine health appointments. One child had specific healthcare needs, and because of the persistence and advocacy of the manager and staff, further investigations resulted in the child receiving the health care they required. This had a positive impact on the child’s emotional well-being, and they now feel listen to. Another child has been supported to make good progress with their self-care. This has improved their self-esteem and overall physical presentation.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff work collaboratively with external education providers to ensure children can access and engage with their education provision. For one child, an education provision has been identified closer to the home to reduce their travelling time. Another child has been supported by staff to access learning while waiting for a school place. A school place has been identified, and the child is looking forward to starting their new school.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are offered a variety of opportunities to access and engage in fun activities of their choice that relate to their interests. Good relationships between children are created and developed through some joint activities.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children maintain good relationships with their families because of the good arrangements in place for family time. The children’s parents are welcome to visit the home to spend time with their children, where this is agreed with the local authority. This supports children to maintain their identity and important relationships with their families. Inspection report for children’s home: 2782919 3

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

The managers and staff understand children’s vulnerabilities and risks. As a result, there are comprehensive risk assessments and plans in place. They are used to promote and support positive behaviour. Consequently, the number of serious incidents is low and well recorded. However, the manager has not ensured that all significant incidents have been reported to Ofsted. This prevents Ofsted having oversight of significant incidents and the actions taken by the manager and staff.

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

Managers and staff ensure children are provided with regular key-work sessions, known to the children as ‘important conversations’. The topics covered support children to understand any worries, areas for development and progress they are making. Creative methods are used to encourage them to share their views and feelings. One child provided their own written presentation after receiving their welcome booklet. This included information about their personality, likes, dislikes and interests.

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

Children are encouraged and supported to express their emotions, and they have access to an independent psychotherapist who visits the home. There are good links with external mental health services where required. Children are informed about how to make a complaint if they are unhappy with any aspect of their care, and plans are in place for them to have access to an independent advocate.

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

Managers and staff talk positively about the children. They can identify the progress that children are making. The interactions between staff and children are warm, affectionate and playful. The staff use their knowledge and relationships with children to encourage good behaviour. As a result, staff have not had to hold children to avoid the risk of harm to anyone.’

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

The manager has developed good relationships with external partner agencies and local services. Children are supported to understand their vulnerabilities and risks and how agencies will work together to keep them safe. One professional said, ‘Children are well cared for and safeguarded.’ External partner agencies receive regular updates and timely reports on any significant incidents and the overall progress of the children. This good communication is further enhanced through regular multi-agency meetings that coordinate the services children receive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is ambitious for children, staff and the development of the home. She has a good understanding of strengths and areas for development. She is a good advocate for children and aims to ensure they receive the care and support they need to make progress. The manager frequently reviews and updates care plans to reflect children’s changing needs. She actively engages with external professional agencies to promote and progress children’s plans to ensure they remain on track to help children progress. Inspection report for children’s home: 2782919 4 Staff are recruited safely and provided with training and guidance to help them care for and support children. Staff say they receive support from the manager and the wider management team. They are provided with regular training, individual supervision and team meetings, which are of good quality. The manager uses these forums to provide support, guidance and learning opportunities for staff. As a result, staff have a good

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

understanding of their roles and responsibilities and the individual needs of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has systems in place to ensure good oversight of the quality of care provided by staff. She is supported by an enthusiastic deputy who is equally ambitious for the children and the development of the home. The manager is reflective and uses learning from practice and feedback to improve children’s experiences of being cared for at the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is well supported by the responsible individual. The manager receives good-quality supervision, support and challenge. Inspection report for children’s home: 2782919 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious.

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Requirement Due date

A notification made under this regulation—

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Requirement Due date

the other persons, bodies or organisations (if any) who or which have been notified;

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any actions taken by the registered person as a result of the matter;

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Requirement Due date

must be made or confirmed in writing. (Regulation 40 (4)(e) (5)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(b))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, this is in relation to the responsible person informing Ofsted of serious incidents. 6 January 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2782919 6

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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: 2782919 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Goldfield Care UK Ltd

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Inspectors

Angela Duffus-Palmer, Social Care Inspector Tazim Akhtar, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2782919 8 regulates and inspects 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 looked-after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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