Children's Home run by Laska Care and Education Ltd in Calderdale

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2593046 1 Registered provider: Laska Care and Education Ltd

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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 run by a private provider. It offers care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

Two children were 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 December 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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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: 2593046 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. The inspector was aware that a significant incident had occurred since the last inspection. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate incidents of this kind, actions taken by the setting in response to the incident were considered alongside other evidence available at the time of the inspection to inform inspectors’ judgements.

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Findings from the inspection

Both children were seen during the inspection. They have a close relationship with staff and can share their views and feelings. One child talked about being able to share any worries with staff. Children’s bedrooms are personalised, and staff help children to keep a clean, well-organised room where they can relax. Children live in a nurturing environment that creates a sense of belonging.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff help and encourage children to meet their health needs and feel good. Changes to the home’s medication systems mean that expired medicine is disposed of appropriately. Staff are sourcing health advice when children decline to take their prescribed medication. This helps staff to have a greater understanding and take necessary medical action to prevent any potential harm to children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff help children to improve their school attendance. Overcoming the barriers to children’s learning can be challenging. Staff actively work with educational professionals to create education plans that represent the children’s needs and wishes. A child has recently returned to education, and they are looking forward to going on a school trip.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has made changes to children’s risk assessments. The risk assessments are updated following incidents and provide staff with clear practice guidance. This helps staff understand the children’s individual needs and offer them appropriate support.

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Findings from the inspection

The skilled staff use de-escalation methods to prevent incidents and risks from escalating. Restorative consequences are used by staff to help children to learn and make better choices. However, gaps in records of consequences and incidents affect the manager’s oversight of the actions taken by staff. On these occasions, this has not affected the safety of the children.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has positive links with the local authority designated officer, and they share relevant information and concerns about adults who work with children. However, leaders have not notified Ofsted or the registered manager of a significant incident. This has affected the manager’s ability to take effective action. During the inspection, leaders and the manager have taken immediate action to implement a safety plan and reduce potential risks to children. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2593046 3 The manager’s oversight and their use of monitoring systems have strengthened. The manager and staff are receiving regular supervisions and support around their practice and professional development. These actions have helped strengthen the quality of care offered to the children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are supported to gain academic qualifications, but this is not always achieved within permitted timescales. Leaders and managers have acted to progress this and reduce any impact on the children.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have been proactive in progressing the requirements from the last inspection. However, some requirements have not been fully met, resulting in recommendations being raised to further improve standards. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2593046 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

21/05/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 12/04/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 26/07/2022 Full Good 22/03/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2593046 5

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered persons 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 persons must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

promotes their welfare. (Regulation 13 (1)(b))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered persons must take actions to be assured that required safety plans are adhered to and ensure the welfare of the children. 28 November

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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 an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there.

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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; and

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Requirement Due date

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)(c) (5)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(b)) 10 January 2025

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that all consequences used to address behaviour are clearly recorded to help children understand their behaviour and Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2593046 6 help staff to support the children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 46, paragraph 9.38)  The registered person should ensure that all staff, including those deemed as additional members of staff, have completed the required qualifications in line with extended agreed timescales. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.12)  The registered person should ensure that all children’s records are clearly dated and recorded. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraph 14.3 and 14.4) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2593046 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Laska Care and Education Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Euroway House, Roydsdale Way, Bradford BD4 6SE

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Inspector

Gina Lightfoot, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2593046 8 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 children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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