Children's home run by Holistic Approach Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 1244460 1 Registered provider: Holistic Approach Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and managed by a private organisation. It provides care for up to five children who may experience social and emotional difficulties and may have learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, four children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2024.

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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: 13 February 2024

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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: 1244460 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

13/02/2024 Full Good 21/02/2023 Full Good 16/03/2022 Full Good 25/02/2020 Full Outstanding Inspection report for children’s home: 1244460 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children say that they feel safe and happy living in the home. They receive nurturing care from staff who know them well. This helps children to develop trusting relationships with staff and supports them to develop their confidence and self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Planning for children’s care is good. Children are helped to understand their past experiences and are supported to share their views about the care they receive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children engage in key-work sessions with staff. These sessions help the children to understand their emotions and behaviours and provide them with strategies to help them manage difficult feelings. On the whole, records of sessions are detailed and provide an account of the child’s input. However, where a child refuses to engage in a session, records of opportunities to revisit the topic are limited.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Education is prioritised. The staff are persistent in their approach and collaborate with external providers to ensure that children receive the most suitable education and support for them. Most children are happy and settled in school. Where there are delays in obtaining a suitable placement, the manager actively escalates concerns to address this.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health is suitably managed. They are registered with local services and receive additional support from external sources when required.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Family time is consistently promoted and supported by staff. Staff collaborate closely with representatives from each child’s placing authority and the children’s families to ensure that appropriate support and boundaries are in place. This helps children and their families to rebuild positive and safe relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the children to participate in activities and build friendships in the community. Children enjoy outdoor activities. Staff use the rural surroundings for bike riding, walks in the woods and sledging. This enables children to enjoy fun times and to develop stable friendships with their peers.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Consultation with children is good. Staff spend time with the children around the dinner table discussing and debating matters that are prevalent in society, such as sexuality, race and discrimination. This enables the children to learn about difference and acceptance. Regular children’s meetings take place and provide opportunities for children to express their views, wishes and opinions on the care they receive.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is set in a rural location. There is ample space for children to relax inside and outside the home. Children’s bedrooms are decorated in a style of their choice and contain appropriate furnishings, toys, books and games. Although some work has been Inspection report for children’s home: 1244460 4 done to renovate the home, such as redecorating, some areas require further updating. This is something that the manager is taking action to address.

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

When safeguarding concerns arise, staff follow the correct procedures. There is effective communication with relevant key professionals. Children have clear safety plans in place with actions for staff to follow.

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

Staff have a good understanding of the children’s needs and the steps to follow to keep them safe. All incidents are clearly recorded and reviewed by the manager. Children’s views are sought, and actions are clear. Incidents are followed up through key-work sessions and debriefs that focus on keeping children safe.

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

In the event of a child being missing from home, staff follow the missing-from-home protocol and are proactive in searching for the child. There is effective collaboration with relevant professionals to ensure that agencies are kept informed. Children are offered an independent return home interview, and key-work sessions are carried out to focus on the risks and dangers when missing.

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

When an allegation against an adult is made, the manager takes swift action to ensure the children’s safety and to inform the appropriate agencies in accordance with the home’s safeguarding policy. This transparent approach ensures that any concerns regarding the adults caring for children are managed effectively and independently from the home.

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

There are occasions when a child’s bedroom has been searched. Records reflect the reason for the search and the advice given to the child regarding this. However, the records do not include what items were removed or where they are stored for safekeeping.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager and staff work together to create an environment where the children are safe, valued, respected and accepted. As a result, children receive informed and consistent good-quality care. This is evident in children’s progress and achievements.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Half the staff team has successfully completed a relevant childcare qualification. Staff receive consistent and targeted training to assist them in how they support the children. Furthermore, staff receive a range of online learning to help to broaden their knowledge and skills.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager provides clear leadership and guidance to the team to ensure that children experience a safe and nurturing environment to enable them to thrive and grow. Staff benefit from clear, regular, formal and informal supervision sessions that support their development and inform practice in the home. Inspection report for children’s home: 1244460 5 There is a consistent staff team. Staff say that they are happy in their role and that they receive a high level of consistent support and guidance from the manager.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has systems in place to monitor the quality of care provided to the children. Where shortfalls in practice are identified, the manager takes suitable action to raise this with the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The independent visitor’s report provides a suitable analysis of the care provided in the home and the areas for further development. However, there are occasions when unsuitable terminology has been used in the reports that places the emphasis of a child being harmed as the child’s responsibility and not those who may pose a risk of harm to a child. Inspection report for children’s home: 1244460 6

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the independent visitor’s report is reviewed for appropriate terminology and use of language. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 65, paragraph 15.8)  The registered person should ensure that in the event of a room search, a record is held of any items removed, the reason why and where they are stored for safekeeping. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 16, paragraph 3.20)  The registered person should ensure that the remaining maintenance work required, including redecorating areas of the home, is planned and completed. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 17, paragraph 3.23)  The registered person should ensure that children are provided with additional opportunities to address incidents should they initially refuse to engage. (‘Guide to the

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Recommendations

Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 62, paragraph 14.5)

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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: 1244460 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Holistic Approach Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, Sheffield S9 4WG

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Inspector

Maria McGranaghan, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 1244460 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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Inspector

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