Children's home run by St Caspian Care

Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2637521 1 Registered provider: St. Caspian 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 is a privately owned home that provides care for up to four children aged between eight and 17 years who may experience social and emotional difficulties. The home also supports young people who have turned 18 years old to move onto semi-independent placements or independent accommodation.

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Information about this children's home

The home registered with Ofsted in 2021. The manager registered with Ofsted in October 2024.

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Information about this children's home

At the time of the inspection, four children were living at the home. The inspectors spoke to one child.

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Information about this children's home

Inspectors were aware during this inspection that serious child protection allegations were being investigated by the appropriate authorities. While Ofsted does not have the power to investigate allegations of this kind, actions taken by the setting in response to the allegations were considered alongside other evidence available at the time of the inspection to inform inspectors’ judgements.

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Information about this children's home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, the inspectors evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2637521 2 Inspectors have 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: 2637521 3

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Findings from the inspection

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

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Findings from the inspection

Children receive good care from supportive staff. Safe recruitment processes help to ensure that only suitable people are employed to work at the home. Staff receive ongoing training, supervision and support so that they develop the necessary skills and knowledge to look after children safely. Leaders and managers have introduced a system to understand why staff leave, so that they can put effective support in place to help workers remain in their roles. This ensures that children are supported by consistent staff.

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Findings from the inspection

Detailed care plans and risk assessments help staff to understand children’s individual needs and provide appropriate support for them. Care plans and risk assessments are updated quickly when there are changes to children’s needs. Keeping this information up to date helps workers to care for the children safely and well.

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Findings from the inspection

There is consistent leadership and management of the home. Leaders and managers provide effective oversight of the home, including ensuring that there are always enough suitably skilled staff on each shift to meet the needs of the children. Staff feel well supported and enabled to do their jobs well.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers manage any concerns effectively, including allegations against members of staff. Leaders and managers keep detailed records of what they have done to deal with concerns. They appropriately share information with relevant external agencies, and they act with professionalism when they are asked to complete an investigation. They have put safeguards in place to ensure the integrity of any investigations in relation to anyone who is related to the managers. Staff are aware of this and other safeguarding and whistle-blowing policies and procedures.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

13/08/2024 Full Good 12/12/2023 Full Good 18/10/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2637521 4

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that recruitment, supervision and performance management of staff safeguards children and minimises potential risks to them. In particular, that the home's disciplinary procedures are followed and that all staff receive effective supervision. ('Guide to the Children's Homes Regulations, including the quality standards', page 61, paragraph 13.1) Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2637521 5

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Children's home details

Registered provider: St. Caspian Care Limited

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Inspectors

Thobekile Bandama, Social Care Inspector Sadia Akhtar, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children's home: 2637521 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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Inspectors

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