Children's Home run by Bay View Child Care Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2533956 1 Registered provider: Bay View Child Care Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in May 2019 and is operated by a private provider. It offers care for up to four children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in April 2020.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Date of last inspection: 24 January 2023

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: outstanding

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2533956 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/03/2024 Full Outstanding 24/01/2023 Full Outstanding 15/02/2022 Full Good 11/03/2020 Interim Improved effectiveness 21/10/2019 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2533956 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

All three children living at the home were seen and spoken to by the inspector.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children’s moves into and out of the home are carefully planned and positive. Before children move in, the manager consults with staff and the children living in the home to seek their views. The manager and staff carefully consider how the children’s individual needs will be met and have a clear moving-in plan. This helps to promote positive relationships.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The children are making significant progress in their education from their starting points. The manager and staff work closely with professionals to identify and overcome any barriers to learning. The children who had not attended school before moving into the home now attend full time and are proud of the targets they are achieving. The children’s educational predictions for the future have considerably improved.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

To support the children’s health, healthcare plans fit together with key-work sessions to assist the children in making informed decisions and choices in their lives. Excellent work is carried out with the children during key-work sessions. Important topics, such as education, health, emotional well-being and attending medical appointments, are covered during these sessions.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff prepare and enable the children to take reasonable risks as part of their growth and development. As a result, the children are becoming more independent and enjoy spending time in the community with their friends. The children are making good progress with developing their independence skills with clear plans, support and independent advocacy in place.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The manager and staff encourage the children to spend time with people who are important to them. Staff members travel significant distances to support the children to spend meaningful time with family in their family home. Family time has increased for some children, and one child has reunited with their parent after 10 years. This supports the children to maintain their sense of identity.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The home is well maintained and welcoming, with photos of the children on display. The children’s bedrooms are personalised and are decorated in line with their wishes before they move in. The children also receive an up-to-date children’s guide that includes photos of their redecorated bedroom.

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

The children are happy and safe in the home and enjoy spending time with the manager and staff. The children are protected by a highly trained, knowledgeable and competent Inspection report for children’s home: 2533956 4 staff team. Staff implement clear boundaries, routines and structure to create a space for the children to feel emotionally safe.

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

The children have individual risk assessments that are regularly reviewed and updated by managers and staff. Staff have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the children’s risks and vulnerabilities and take time to talk to children and educate them about risk. ‘Research into practice’ sessions are embedded into everyday practice at the home. Discussion groups support the learning and development of children and staff. As a result, the children’s risks around unhealthy relationships, internet safety and verbal outbursts have greatly reduced.

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

It has been necessary for staff to physically intervene when the children have displayed behaviours that may result in harm to themselves or others. Records of these incidents are robust and demonstrate that holds are necessary, proportionate and appropriate. Detailed debriefs are carried out, which helps to prevent future incidents and ensures that children’s well-being is promoted.

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

There are very few missing-from-home incidents. Staff are proactive when children go missing. Managers and staff thoroughly search for the children and liaise effectively with relevant professionals to ensure that children are supported to return home safely. There are robust missing-from-home protocols in place which are fully understood and followed by staff.

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

Staff understand the children’s needs and are familiar with their individual behaviours. They use this awareness, along with their skills, to manage behaviour effectively and maintain consistent boundaries.

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

Positive recognition and praise outweigh negative consequences. For example, one child helped to repair the walls they had damaged. The manager evaluates consequences, ensuring that they are proportionate and restorative.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home is managed by a dedicated, caring and ambitious manager who advocates very well for the children. The manager ensures that she is present in the home and accessible to staff and children. The children are extremely fond of her, and she speaks about the children with warmth and enthusiasm.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager and staff are committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and ensuring that they receive high-quality care that meets their individual needs. The manager recognises the importance of staff feeling valued, trusted and listened to. The manager actively encourages staff to identify new ideas to improve outcomes for the children. The manager and staff are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for the children, providing high-quality care tailored to their individual needs. The manager values the importance of staff feeling appreciated, trusted and heard. They actively encourage staff to propose and implement new ideas to enhance children’s outcomes. Inspection report for children’s home: 2533956 5 The manager has a comprehensive understanding of the home’s strengths and areas for development. The manager has close oversight of the children’s progress and implements any required changes to their care. Internal and external monitoring of the

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

home is effective. One staff member said, ‘The manager is the heart and soul of the house.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The children’s records are well organised and detailed. They clearly show the children’s journey, achievements and experiences. Records consistently capture children’s views, bringing their voice to life. Records demonstrate the significant and continued progress that the children make living at this home. Additionally, children are involved in all aspects of the running of their home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive ongoing support, supervision and consistent guidance from leaders and managers. Staff team meetings and child-focused meetings are effective and have direct links to research to help support and guide practice. The meetings focus on the children’s well-being and progress and enable staff to be reflective. In addition, managers and staff receive a range of training that focuses on meeting the children’s individual needs. Staff apply their learning effectively in their day-to-day work with the children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2533956 6

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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: 2533956 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bay View Child Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Core Assets, Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4AD

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christopher Thompson

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Inspector

Debbie Dawson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2533956 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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