Children's home run by Restorative Social Care Services Ltd

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Registered provider: Restorative Social Care Services Ltd

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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 and managed by a private company. It provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties and/or learning disabilities.

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Information about this children’s home

The registered manager has been registered with Ofsted since April 2022. An additional manager has been appointed, who has applied to register with Ofsted.

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Information about this children’s home

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

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Inspection date: 10 March 2025

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At these inspections, the inspector evaluated:

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Information about this inspection

 the care of children  the safety of children  the effectiveness of leaders and managers. The inspector 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: 1252095 2

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Findings from the inspection

This inspection was carried out in response to a specific incident that had been notified to Ofsted. The inspection included a review of documents, speaking to staff, relevant professionals and both children who live in the home. We did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have good relationships with trusted staff. Staff know the children well. Staff understand the risks posed to children and support them to understand these risks. Staff take necessary steps to protect children.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s wishes and feelings are important. Staff help children to be comfortable and confident to share their views. Staff listen to children’s views, and this influences the changes made to the home and children’s daily care. Staff are aware of relevant advocacy services that children can access, and staff encourage children to use this support.

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Findings from the inspection

Children have positive experiences moving into the home. Transition plans are thorough. One child received information about the home before they moved in. This was presented in a fun and age-appropriate way, providing comfort and reassurance to the child.

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Findings from the inspection

Children’s risk assessments and care plans are detailed and identify children’s needs. They provide staff with appropriate strategies and clear direction, enabling them to confidently care for children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are knowledgeable about online risks and the encompassing dangers for children. Staff talk with children to develop their understanding of risks, including healthy relationships. However, staff do not have effective knowledge of children’s relationships with other children in the community or the effect that these relationships have on children’s safety and well-being.

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Findings from the inspection

Strategies are implemented to protect children, including restrictions being set on children’s mobile phones. Children are not aware of the implementation of this safety plan. The decision to restrict mobile phones has not been agreed through multi-agency discussions. The decision is not regularly reviewed to ensure that this restrictive measure remains effective.

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Findings from the inspection

There has been a period of staffing and management instability since the last inspection. Leaders and managers understand the impact of staffing changes on children and have made changes to provide stability. The home is now fully staffed. Staff have the skills and knowledge to provide consistent care for children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff benefit from receiving regular supervision and team meetings. These provide opportunities for staff to reflect on their practice and develop their knowledge and Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 3 skills. Staff have said that they feel supported in their roles and are able to fulfil their care role and responsibilities.

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Findings from the inspection

The home environment is characteristic of a family home. The decor is modern, and children’s bedrooms are personalised to them. Children have access to toys and activities that they like and enjoy. One child expressed love for their toys and specifically the new trampoline.

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Findings from the inspection

The recommendation raised at the last inspection has been met. However, the previous requirement has been restated to reflect the outstanding shortfall. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

30/04/2024 Full Good 17/05/2023 Full Good 14/02/2023 Full Inadequate 22/02/2022 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 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 protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

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

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Requirement Due date

assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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Requirement Due date

help each child to understand how to keep safe;

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Requirement Due date

have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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Requirement Due date

manage relationships between children to prevent them from harming each other;

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Requirement Due date

understand the roles and responsibilities in relation to protecting children that are assigned to them by the registered person. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v))

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Requirement Due date

Sections of this requirement have been restated. 10 June 2025

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Requirement Due date

the privacy of children is appropriately protected;

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Requirement Due date

any limitation placed on a child’s privacy or access to any area of the home’s premises—

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Requirement Due date

is intended to safeguard each child accommodated in the home;

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Requirement Due date

is necessary and proportionate; 10 April 2025 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 6 is kept under review and, if necessary, revised. (Regulation 21 (a)(c)(i)(ii)(iii))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that children are aware of any arrangements that preclude them from accessing their personal electronic devices. Arrangements must be agreed through multi-agency working and be reviewed regularly. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Restorative Social Care Services Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 69a Saddleworth Road, Halifax HX4 8AG

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christopher Kershaw

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Inspector

Sarah McGow, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 1252095 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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