Children's Home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited in Somerset

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2750426 1 Registered provider: Homes2inspire Limited

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This children’s home is part of a private organisation. The home is registered to care for up to two children who may have social and emotional difficulties. At the time of this inspection, two children were living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2023.

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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 inspector 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: 2750426 2

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Findings from the inspection

There were no serious or widespread concerns identified in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Two children are currently living in the home. One child has continued to live at the home since the last inspection, and the second child has lived at the home for several months. Both children were at the home during this inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

The children are developing relationships with the staff. One child said that they like living in the home, and they get on well with most of the staff. They are attending school and do fun activities that they enjoy, such as golf and go-karting.

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Findings from the inspection

One child has been supported to access an education, and the other child is being provided with a bespoke educational package that is being developed in the home. One child had a positive routine in place and was observed to respond to the boundaries that are being set. Children are provided with further assessment and support when this is required, so their needs are being fully understood.

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Findings from the inspection

One child has struggled since a new child moved into the home. This has impacted on their progress in some areas. The manager has been thoughtful about how to support this child to make better progress in the future.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is clean, warm and comfortable. There are comfortable sofas in the lounge and a suitable dining room where children can enjoy meals with staff. - Home-cooked food is freshly prepared for the children’s evening meal. There has been some damage caused to the walls in one room. Repairs for this room have been requested.

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Findings from the inspection

There have been several occasions when one child has gone missing from the home. When this has happened, staff have gone out to look for the child and have spoken to external agencies about this. Managers have been reflective about these events and have implemented plans to support the child better. The child is being offered further assessment to better understand their needs.

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Findings from the inspection

Appropriate safeguards and boundaries regarding the children’s use of the internet, social media and mobile phones is in place. One child has access to their own mobile phone, and the manager has not identified any concerns in relation to this. A safe plan is being developed with another child to support them with having their own mobile phone. Children are offered support from external agencies to help them to make progress, and this support is prioritised by the staff in the home.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have taken steps to address the shortfalls that were identified at the last inspection. Managers have a good understanding of the risks to the children and they are taking positive steps to reduce episodes of children going Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2750426 3 missing. There are regular conversations taking place within the multi-agency group to manage risks and to think about how to improve this area.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are provided with regular support from a core team of staff who are developing strong relationships with them. The staff are working together consistently to support the children. The staff have skills and knowledge in different areas, which are being used to best support the children in this home. One professional said that the staff are showing good levels of resilience and are thoughtful and reflective about the children. They are seen to challenge their colleagues appropriately when this is needed and there is a high level of compassion being shown to the children.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff said that they feel valued and well supported by their managers; they very much enjoy working in this home. They spoke positively about training that is provided to them and said that there are opportunities for them to improve their skills and knowledge. Staff said they find their managers to be approachable and responsive; they communicate well with them. Staff said that they are involved in regular discussions about how the home is being developed and how to support the children; this helps them to feel valued and part of a team.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

29/07/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 05/02/2024 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2750426 4

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes2inspire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lumonics House, Valiant Office Suites, Valley Drive, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby CV21 1TQ

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Inspector

Sarah Sheffield, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2750426 5 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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