Children's home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 1255743 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire 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 that is owned and operated by a national charity. It provides care for up to five children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Information about this children’s home

The home is led by an experienced registered manager. In this home, ‘adults’ is the term used to describe staff who work in the home.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 1255743 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

13/03/2024 Full Good 26/07/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 26/05/2021 Full Good 09/12/2019 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home: 1255743 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, four children have left the home and two children have moved in. The inspector spent time with both children and spoke with them during the inspection. There was lots of fun and laughter between the children and the adults who care for them. The children experience a nurturing approach from the adults, who provide positive and consistent care. Because of this, children are able to build positive relationships with the adults in a short space of time.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged and supported to explore their interests. They enjoy many positive experiences and access community activities on a regular basis. One child has started having horse riding lessons and the other has started going to a boxing academy. This supports children’s confidence and helps to build their self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children attend education daily. They are well prepared for the school day, and this helps them to learn. Adults work closely with education providers to ensure that there is effective partnership working to help children make good progress. When children are home schooled, adults work collaboratively with home tutors to motivate children to learn. Children receive consistency in care and education, engage in their learning and make progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged and supported to attend all their medical appointments. Adults work closely and effectively with health services. If further support is required, the manager advocates on their behalf and seeks other services. The children are encouraged to lead a healthy lifestyle and be physically active. This helps children to maintain physical and emotional well-being.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children live in a large home which has been redecorated. The home environment reflects that children are valued. All rooms are homely and inviting. The children have been able to influence the decor of the home and their rooms are personalised, giving them a sense of pride and belonging. Adults see themselves as a family around the children, in a family home. T he environment promotes the well-being of children.

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

Children enjoy the trusting relationships built with the adults. Children know they will be listened to and taken seriously. Adults provide a strong and consistent routine which children benefit from. The adults manage and support children through any worries or anxieties they may have. Children have the stability they need, and this helps to keep them safe. The attentiveness of adults helps children to feel a sense of security.

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

Adults do hold children at times in response to difficult behaviour. When this occurs, managers ensure that records of incidents are scrutinised and that the use of the holds is appropriate and proportionate. Children are given the opportunity to speak with adults Inspection report for children’s home: 1255743 4 and offered support following any incident to read the record, which is completed in a child-friendly way. Adults provide children with sensitive support following an incident.

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

There have been incidents of children going missing from home. When this happens, adults have followed missing-from-home protocols and procedures very well. Adults are quick to respond and go above and beyond to ensure that children return to the home safely and as soon as possible. There have been occasions when adults have had to offer support and contact to children while away from the home staying with family or friends. Adults provide sensitive support to children in difficult times.

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

Adults complete the provider’s mandatory training. They also receive bespoke training which is tailored to the needs of the children. While safeguarding is a specific agenda item in team meetings, discussions do not always take place. This does not provide opportunities for adults to discuss and reflect more on specific safeguarding issues in regard to the child or risks posed in the community.

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

Children are safer because their risk management plans provide clarity and direction for adults. When there is an incident of concern, the manager and adults reflect on the risks and adjust plans if required. Plans are also subject to regular review, so they accurately reflect children’s risks and vulnerabilities. These plans provide adults with the direction they need to support and protect children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is a positive role model who is passionate about providing good care and leads by example.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has clear aspirations for the home and children and wants nothing but the best. She is an integral part of the home. She is committed and focused on bringing about continued progress and positive experiences for the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The adults have faced difficult situations in the home and have had to manage some challenging incidents. However, they focus on children’s strengths and abilities. Adults feel very well supported in their roles and day-to-day practice. The manager is visible and approachable. They work well together, and adults’ morale is positive. As a result, the team is cohesive and able to work through difficult times.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has good systems in place to help her monitor the quality of care. She knows the areas for further development and plans are in place to ensure continual improvements to the home. Children’s records are of a good standard and provide details of the nurturing care that the children receive. Regular audits take place to ensure that plans are bespoke and change with the child. This supports the progression and achievement of children’s goals for their future.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Adults say they are happy at work. They feel that their views are listened to. They are invested in the children’s care. Adults also have regular one-to-one meetings and team meetings which assist their professional development and learning. This helps to build Inspection report for children’s home: 1255743 5 their resilience and confidence. Consequently, children are cared for by a stable and consistent team of adults. Inspection report for children’s home: 1255743 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that team meetings involve discussion of safeguarding issues which allows adults to reflect on their practice and the needs and external risks of children assigned to their care. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.4)

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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: 1255743 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lumonics House, Valiant Office Suites, Valley Drive, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 1TQ

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Cherelle Robinson

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Children’s home details

Registered manager: Jade Margetts-Parkin

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Inspector

Thirza Smith, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 1255743 8 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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