Children's home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2744185 1 Registered provider: Homes2inspire Limited Full inspection 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. The home provides care for one child with social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living in the home and they were spoken with during the inspection. One child had lived at the home previously, and their experiences of living at the home were considered at this inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted since September 2023.

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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 outstanding

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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: 2744185 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/03/2024 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2744185 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children live in a home that is beautifully presented, which creates a warm and welcoming environment. Children are actively involved in decisions about their home, including their bedrooms. This allows children’s unique personalities to shine through. Children feel safe and at ease in their home. As a result, children are making progress.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff take the time to build meaningful relationships with the children, recognising their individual needs and preferences. Staff ensure they are aware of each child’s preferred method of communication. For example, staff use signs and symbols to communicate with a child, which allows the child to actively participate in their daily routines and planning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff actively support children in building and maintaining safe and meaningful relationships with those who are important to them. They advocate for children to spend quality time with their families. This commitment helps children sustain strong relationships with loved ones, which contributes to their emotional well-being and sense of stability.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are enrolled in educational provisions that are well suited to their individual needs. Staff provide dedicated support to one child within their school, ensuring they can fully participate with their education. Additionally, staff maintain strong, positive relationships with school staff, which results in effective communication and collaboration to support the child’s learning and overall well-being.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are encouraged and supported to develop their independence, with staff actively guiding them to build essential life skills that will prepare them for adulthood. Children are continuously praised for their progress in this area. This nurturing approach allows children to grow in both confidence and capability.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children moving in to the home are provided with thoughtful and carefully planned moves to ensure they feel supported and comfortable. Before moving in, children are given the opportunity to visit the home, which allows them to become familiar with their new environment. Additionally, staff and the manager create personalised welcome videos to introduce themselves to the children. This helps children to build connections with the staff before officially settling into their new home.

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

Records relating to children capture the daily journey of each child, documenting their progress and experiences in a clear and accessible way. The records are written with the child in mind, ensuring that they are easily understandable should the child choose to read them. Staff speak about children in a consistently respectful and non- stigmatising manner, focusing on their strengths and progress. Inspection report for children’s home: 2744185 4 Staff consistently engage in meaningful conversations with children, using creative and thoughtful approaches to connect with them. They consider each child’s age and developmental stage when communicating, to ensure children understand what is being said. Staff are confident in having difficult and sensitive conversations and provide children with a safe space in which to express their emotions. As a result, children’s voices are heard and their views are considered.

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

Children rarely make a complaint. However, when they do, these complaints are addressed promptly and effectively. Children are provided with child-friendly letters outlining the actions taken to address their concerns. Children can identify staff they would talk to if they had any worries.

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

When allegations are made against staff, immediate action is taken and thorough investigations are conducted. All relevant people are promptly informed, ensuring a coordinated multi-agency response. This comprehensive approach ensures that children are not left at risk of harm.

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

Safeguarding incidents are rare. If incidents of concern occur, staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to respond to concerns appropriately. Children’s plans include clear steps for staff to follow, which supports effective safeguarding. After any incident, these plans are reviewed and updated as needed. The manager reflects on each incident, and any lessons learned from these are shared with the wider team to improve practice and ensure children’s ongoing safety and well-being.

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

Children are actively involved in the development of their care plans and this ensures that their views are heard and responded to. Staff support children to express their views on their daily care, with staff taking the time to listen. Staff work with children to create child-friendly care plans that are clear and accessible. As a result, children have a thorough understanding of their plans and are empowered in decisions about their care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home is led by a dedicated and committed registered manager who is deeply passionate about the well-being and development of the children in her care. One professional described her as ‘phenomenal’ and noted that she consistently ‘goes above and beyond’.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager maintains comprehensive oversight of the home, regularly conducting thorough audits to identify both areas of strength and potential improvements. When areas for improvement are highlighted, the manager takes swift action to address them, ensuring that high standards are consistently maintained.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff receive regular supervision, which provides them with valuable opportunities to reflect on their practice and discuss the needs and progress of the children in their care. In addition to supervision, staff participate in team meetings, which they describe as being highly beneficial. The incorporation of learning circles within these meetings helps Inspection report for children’s home: 2744185 5 staff to deepen their knowledge and enhance their skills in key areas. This ongoing support empowers staff to provide the best possible care and to respond effectively to the evolving needs of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff and the manager maintain consistent and effective communication with the wider team involved in each child’s care. This collaborative approach is frequently praised by professionals for its effectiveness. The multi-agency teamwork ensures that children’s care plans are thorough, well coordinated and tailored to meet their individual needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager is deeply dedicated to the well-being and professional growth of the staff team, fostering a supportive and empowering environment. The manager ensures that all staff have the knowledge and skills to meet the needs of each child and, if required, seeks out bespoke training to enhance their understanding. This commitment has cultivated a highly stable and cohesive team, and has ensured that children are provided with consistent and high-quality care. Inspection report for children’s home: 2744185 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: 2744185 7

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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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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Cherelle Robinson

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Inspector

Jess Baines, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2744185 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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