Children's Home run by Compass Children‟s Homes Limited in Staffordshire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2743646 1 Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Ltd

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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 provides care for up to six children with complex social and emotional needs. Children who live in this home access a specific therapeutic programme to support their complex needs.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has the relevant experience for the role and is working towards a level 5 qualification. The registered manager has been in post since November 2024.

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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 these inspections, 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: 2743646 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 inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Four children are living at the home. All children were seen and spoken to as part of the inspection. The children are settled and have formed positive relationships with the staff team. Positive interactions and light-hearted banter were observed between the children and staff.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is warm and welcoming and decorated to a high standard. The home is large and spacious and there is ample space for the children to spend time together and time alone should they choose to. Children’s bedrooms are personalised to their taste and reflect their interests.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last full inspection, one child has moved out of the home. Staff supported the child effectively when they left, which resulted in a smooth transition for the child. In addition, staff arranged a leaving party, which supported the child to say their goodbyes to the staff and other children. The child received gifts and a memory book filled with their experiences in the home. This child-centred approach helped to prepare the child for their move and reduced any anxieties they may have had.

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Findings from the inspection

Care planning arrangements for children have improved. When new children have moved to the home, the registered manager has taken a careful and considered approach to ensure that children’s presenting needs and risks are in line with the children already living in the home. The registered manager will visit the children before they move in and provide a video tour of the home so that children are able to see where they are moving to. One child’s social worker said the video supported their child to ask lots of questions about the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Children enjoy a range of different activities. This includes go-karting, trips to football stadiums, as well as watching and supporting their favourite football teams. Two of the children play competitive football for a team and they all enjoy playing football together in the garden. During the inspection, the inspectors observed the children playing football together with the staff team.

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Findings from the inspection

Incidents of children going missing from the home are low. However, when incidents do occur, staff are effective in how they manage and support these incidents to help the children return quickly and safely. When located, the children are welcomed back home and offered reassurance.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager takes allegations and complaints seriously. Children are spoken to and their views are heard. Following complaints, children are provided with feedback, which ensures that they feel listened to. The registered manager Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2743646 3 shares all information with the relevant professionals to ensure that concerns are investigated. This supports to keep children safe.

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Findings from the inspection

When physical intervention is required, this is used by staff as a last resort to ensure children’s safety. The registered manager has oversight of all incidents and debriefs are provided for staff and children to reflect and learn from these.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, a new registered manager has been appointed. The registered manager was previously the deputy manager. Therefore, they have a good understanding of the home’s areas of strength and development. The registered manager has established thorough monitoring systems. This is helping them to reflect on incidents and to improve practice in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff enjoy working in the home and they talk positively about the management team and the support they receive. They are enthusiastic about the children and they have a good understanding of their individual needs. Staff work hard to provide a nurturing environment, and they are committed to providing good-quality care to the children. As a result of the care they receive, children are making progress.

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Findings from the inspection

The registered manager has developed strong working relationships with external professionals. Children’s social workers describe the quality of care provided to children as good.

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Findings from the inspection

All the requirements and recommendations issued at the full inspection were met. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2743646 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

26/06/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2743646 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Compass Children’s Homes Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Compass Community Ltd, 3 Rayns Way, Syston, Leicester LE7 1PF

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Inspectors

Lydia Isaac, Social Care Inspector Julia Tompson, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2743646 6 and inspects 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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