Children's Home run by Netheredge Care Limited in Kirklees

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC489226 1 SC489226

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Registered provider: Netheredge Care Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned by a private company and is registered to provide care for up to five children.

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Information about this children’s home

Four children were living in the home at the time of this inspection. One child was spoken with during this visit.

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Inspection date: 6 February 2025

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, the inspectors evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. Inspectors have looked 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: SC489226 2

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Findings from the inspection

This assurance inspection was carried out due to a complaint received by Ofsted regarding the safety and well-being of children. No serious or widespread concerns were found at this visit.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are supported to make progress and are encouraged to participate in a wide range of activities, including visits to trampoline parks, holidays to the provider’s caravan, and involvement in charity events. These experiences promote their physical well-being, social skills and community engagement.

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Findings from the inspection

All children are attending school, with tailored support in place where necessary. The staff actively liaise with relevant professionals to ensure that educational provisions tailor support to the children’s individual needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Some areas of the home, including one child’s bedroom, require redecoration and repair to look more homely. Plans are in place to address this; however, the previous recommendation made at the last inspection will remain in place until the necessary improvements are completed.

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Findings from the inspection

Incidents are effectively managed by staff, who provide prompt support and guidance. When disagreements occur, children are encouraged to express their feelings, develop problem-solving skills, and resolve conflict positively. This approach promotes a respectful and supportive environment.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are supported to build trusting relationships with staff. Children are aware of how to raise any concerns or make a complaint if needed. During this visit, one child shared positive feedback about the staff and their experience of living in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are supported in understanding potential dangers and learning strategies to keep themselves as safe as possible. Staff provide guidance to help them make informed decisions and develop their awareness of risk.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has taken action to address poor practice and implement improvement plans. Inductions and probation reviews are used effectively to ensure staff provide quality care for children.

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Findings from the inspection

While serious incidents have been appropriately managed by the staff. The manager has not consistently notified Ofsted of their occurrence. This practice does not allow the regulator to evaluate the quality of care that is provided to the children.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager does not consistently evidence actions taken, such as following up on incidents with staff. Additionally, there is no formal policy to guide staff on always maintaining professional boundaries. While no harm has occurred, it is essential that Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC489226 3 the manager clearly documents actions taken to ensure high-quality care and safeguarding practices. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC489226 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/06/2024 Full Good 08/01/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 27/09/2023 Full Inadequate 17/10/2022 Full Outstanding Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC489226 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 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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Requirement Due date

helps children aspire to fulfil their potential; and

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

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Requirement Due date

understand the impact that the quality of care provided in the home is having on the progress and experiences of each child and use this understanding to inform the development of the quality of care provided in the home.

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(a)(b) (2)(f)(h))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that monitoring tools are effective in identifying any shortfalls, and the impact these may have on the quality and care provided to the children. 3 April 2025

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

a child is involved in or subject to, or is suspected of being involved in or subject to, sexual exploitation;

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an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious;

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Requirement Due date

there is an allegation of abuse against the home or a person working there; 3 April 2025 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC489226 6 a child protection enquiry involving a child—

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Requirement Due date

concludes (in which case, the notification must include the outcome of the child protection enquiry); or

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Requirement Due date

there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(i)(ii)(e))

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the children’s home is a nurturing and supportive environment that meets the needs of their children, they will, in most cases, be homely, domestic environments. In particular, the registered person should repair the wear and tear in the home in a timely manner. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC489226 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Netheredge Care Limited

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Inspectors

Jo Birtwhistle, Social Care Inspector Ricky D’Arcy, Regulatory Inspector Manager Assurance inspection report for children’s home: SC489226 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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