Children's Home run by J24 Resourcing Ltd in Derby

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 1 Registered provider: J24 Resourcing Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home is registered to provide care for up to three children who may have emotional and social difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home.

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Information about this children’s home

This inspection took place on 10 December 2024, but we also returned on 23 January 2025 to gather additional evidence.

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Information about this children’s home

Inspection date: 10 December 2024 and 23 January 2025

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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 children’s home

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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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. Inspectors look 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: 2686855 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.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the previous inspection, leaders have met most of the requirements and recommendations. Some areas of practice have improved, which have had a positive effect on children. However, further areas for improvement have been identified during this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

A child has moved out of the home, and another has moved in. The child moved into the home very quickly, and in unavoidable circumstances. This made it difficult for the child to settle. The manager carefully considered the skills of the staff team to meet the child’s needs. The child has started to build relationships with staff, who are consistent, committed and caring.

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Findings from the inspection

In partnership with education professionals, staff have supported the child to return to school on a part-time basis. This is progress after a significant period of not being in any form of education.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand the child’s health needs. However, there is insufficient support to help the child understand a health condition and the importance of having this reviewed. The child has not received support to educate them on the health dangers of smoking and drug misuse. This does not promote good physical health. Additionally, the child is not persistently encouraged to engage in activities outside of the home that will promote their physical and emotional health to help improve their self-esteem.

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Findings from the inspection

The child said that living in the home is ‘fine’, but is unaware of how to make a complaint should they need to. While staff provided the child with a children’s guide when they moved in, staff have not specifically explained the content to ensure that they know how to make complaints.

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Findings from the inspection

The quality of risk management and care plans has improved. Staff keep them up to date and follow them to help ensure that the child is kept as safe as possible on a day-to-day basis.

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Findings from the inspection

Incidents of the child going missing from the home have reduced. Staff responses to any incidents are effective. The child now usually returns from free time at an agreed time, which is increasing their safety.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been one complaint about members of staff. While leaders took the right immediate actions to safeguard the child, pending an investigation, management oversight of the incident was not robust. The recording of the incident differed to the recording in the safeguarding notification sent to Ofsted. The incident included holding the child. However, there was no record of the use of the measure, review Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 3 by the manager to determine whether the measure was appropriate, nor how future incidents could be avoided.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers do not consistently apply safe recruitment practices. For example, two staff members had references from organisations that did not accurately reflect their employment history. Their application forms did not show they had ever been employed by these organisations. This does not provide assurance that all staff have been assessed as safe to work with children.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager’s practice is reflective and values the scrutiny of the independent person’s visits. She acts on their advice and recommendations, and completes internal quality assurance activities to assure herself of the quality and impact of practice in the home. The manager does not routinely capture the feedback from the child, parents, other professionals or staff, to better inform the home’s development and improvement plans.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff morale is high. The consistent and permanent staff team benefits from regular and reflective supervision and team meetings. This included reflection and learning after the previous child moved on from the home. This, and a range of mandatory and additional training undertaken by them, is helping them to meet the needs of the child living in the home.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/04/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 06/06/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 4

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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 health and wellbeing standard is that—

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the health and well-being of children are met;

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children receive advice, services and support in relation to their health and well-being; and

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children are helped to lead healthy lifestyles.

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure—

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achieve the health and well-being outcomes that are recorded in the child’s relevant plan;

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understand the child’s health and well-being needs and the options that are available in relation to the child’s health and well-being, in a way that is appropriate to the child’s age and understanding;

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take part in activities, and attend any appointments, for the purpose of meeting the child’s health and well-being needs. (Regulation 10 (1)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)) 14 February 2025

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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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helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to— 14 February 2025 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 5 demonstrate that practice in the home is informed and improved by taking into account and acting on—

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feedback on the experiences of children, including complaints received; and

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use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(g)(ii)(h))

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In particular, this relates to the management oversight of the quality of incidents and recording of them, and in seeking the views of children, parents, staff and other professionals to inform the home’s development plans.

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within 24 hours of the use of a measure of control, discipline or restraint in relation to a child in the home, a record is made which includes—

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details of the child’s behaviour leading to the use of the measure;

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the date, time and location of the use of the measure;

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a description of the measure and its duration;

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details of any methods used or steps taken to avoid the need to use the measure;

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the name of the person who used the measure (‘the user’, and of any other person present when the measure was used);

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the effectiveness and any consequences of the use of the measure; and

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a description of any injury to the child or any other person, and any medical treatment administered, as a result of the measure;

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within 48 hours of the of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so (‘the authorised person’) has spoken to the user about the measure; and 14 February 2025 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 6 has signed to confirm it is accurate; and

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Requirement Due date

within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35 (3)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii)(b)(i)(ii)(c))

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The registered person must recruit staff using recruitment procedures that are designed to ensure children's safety.

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employ an individual to work at the children's home;

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if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a)(3)(d))

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In particular, this relates to ensuring that references correlate with employment history. 14 February 2025

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff encourage children to share any concerns about their care or other matters as soon as they arise. Children must be able to take up issues or make a complaint with support and without fear that this will result in any adverse consequences. Regulation 39 sets out the requirements on the registered person to have a complaints procedure. Children must be aware of this procedure and be reminded of it as necessary. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 22, paragraph 4,13) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: J24 Resourcing Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 3, Burley House, Rowditch Place, Derby DE22 3LR

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Inspector

Rachel Griffiths, Social Care Inspector Sarah Orriss, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2686855 8 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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