Children's home run by G&S caring for children and young people ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2685330 1 Registered provider: G&S Caring for Children and Young People Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a private company. It provides care for up to three children who may have social and emotional needs.

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Information about this children’s home

Since the last inspection, three children have left the home and two children have moved in. At the time of the inspection, two 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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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: 2685330 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

04/03/2024 Full Good 24/01/2023 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2685330 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home has the feel of a family home. C hildren are provided with a very good level of care. They are happy and enjoy spending time with the staff. Staff recognise and promote the individuality of each child. This has enabled children to develop strong relationships and bonds.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The children can make their views known about how they want their bedrooms to look. Staff do all they can to achieve this. Children arrange their rooms according to their wishes and staff are respectful of their decision.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s views about which friends and family they would like to stay in touch with are considered. Staff work well with people who are important to children. They recognise that this part of their work is essential for children who live a long way from their own communities. Staff understand and appreciate the importance of maintaining important relationships for children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, three children have left the home. Whenever possible, moves from the home are well planned. On two occasions, this was not possible. Both children were moved for safety reasons. The moves were managed sympathetically so that children could have positive endings. Where possible, contact is maintained with the children to make sure these moves are completed with sensitivity.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health needs are met, and they are generally healthy. Staff make necessary health appointments and will support children to attend. However, staff did not support one child to fully understand the impact of vaping. The child was encouraged to vape outside the immediate boundaries of the home and, on occasions, has done this late evening or early in the morning. The child has not been helped to manage harmful behaviours. A referral has been made to request the specialist support required from external professional agencies.

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

The manager and staff have taken appropriate action to help keep children safe. However, despite every effort, situations out of the staff’s control have meant that, at times, children have been exposed to higher-risk situations. The manager and staff are confident and well equipped to manage safeguarding incidents.

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

Allegations made by children have been taken seriously. Managers have taken swift action to address these. Investigations have involved safeguarding partners appropriately. This has helped children know they have been listened to and that their safety is important. Inspection report for children’s home: 2685330 4 Children have built very trusting, secure attachments with staff in a short period of time. This has enabled children to talk to staff about any worries that they have. Children say that they feel safe and secure and can approach any member of staff.

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

All the children have specific views about the food they eat. Therefore, it can be difficult to make one meal that all the children will eat. Staff adapt to these needs and coordinate the menu so that the children eat food that they enjoy.

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

Leaders did not follow the required safe recruitment processes thoroughly when appointing one staff member. Leaders have not been professionally curious when carrying out recruitment checks for staff from overseas. They have failed to request overseas checks and to ensure that any previous employment is considered. This would provide assurance that staff are safe to work with children. Consequently, there is a risk that unsuitable staff may be employed to care for children. This shortfall was discovered on inspection and had not been noticed previously.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager has the skills and experience to provide good, effective management of the home. The manager is supported by a competent deputy manager. There is a stable team of experienced staff. This means that children receive care from staff they know and trust.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is very good multi-agency working with other professionals. External agencies say that managers and staff support children well and that communication is good.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel highly valued and supported. Staff say they like their work. They speak positively and with pride about the children they care for. Morale is high and good levels of staff retention have ensured that children experience a high level of consistency in their care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervision sessions are held regularly and allow staff to reflect on any incidents in the home to improve their practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers ensure that team meetings are held regularly and are productive. The current needs of children are discussed in detail. Staff feel able to contribute to the meetings.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The requirement made at the previous inspection has been met, and the manager has taken steps to action the previous recommendation. Inspection report for children’s home: 2685330 5

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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 well-being standard is that—

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Requirement Due date

the health and well-being needs of children are met;

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

children are helped to lead healthy lifestyles. (Regulation 10 (1)(a)(b)(c))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, seek timely advice, treatment and support when children display a deterioration in their mental health or are engaging in behaviour that could cause them harm. 16 May 2025

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

employ an individual to work at the children’s home; or

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Requirement Due date

if an individual is employed by a person other than the registered person to work at the home in a position in which the individual may have regular contact with children, allow that individual to work at the home, if the individual satisfies the requirements in paragraph (3).

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Requirement Due date

full and satisfactory information is available in relation to the individual in respect of each of the matters in Schedule 2. (Regulation 32 (1) (2)(a)(b) (3)(d)) 16 May 2025 Inspection report for children’s home: 2685330 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: 2685330 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: G&S Caring for Children and Young People Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 11 Foxglove Close, East Goscote, Leicester LE7 3QS

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Inspector

Corline Parker, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2685330 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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