Children's home run by Holistic Approach Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509838 1 Registered provider: Holistic Approach 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 provider and provides care for up to three children who may experience 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.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in August 2024.

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Inspection date: 18 March 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 18 March 2025

Enforcement action since last inspection: none

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Information about this inspection

At this inspection, 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 has 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: 2509838 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 assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

Since the last inspection, the same child continues to live at the home and is making progress. The child receives nurture and consistent routines and boundaries. They have been helped to build trusting relationships with staff and are safeguarded effectively.

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Findings from the inspection

The child is attending school and is making progress. There is good communication between the home and the school. The headteacher said, ‘[Name of child] is proud to live at the home and feels loved.’

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support the child to spend time with people who are important to them. The child’s time with their family is supported in line with their plans.

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Findings from the inspection

Instances of physical intervention in the home have reduced. The child and the staff involved are spoken with after the incident and de-escalation is always the priority. The manager has internal monitoring systems in place to monitor themes and patterns.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have meaningful conversations with the child and complete regular key-work sessions on topics that are important to them. Staff regularly encourage the child to express their wishes and feelings.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s health needs are understood. Staff have ensured that the child is receiving external support and assessments are now taking place. The child enjoys going for walks, looking at planes, playing football in the park and going to their favourite football stadium.

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Findings from the inspection

The door sensors installed on bedroom doors alert staff to the child’s movements in the home. Local authority permissions are in place to ensure that there is agreement for such use. The use of the door sensor is regularly reviewed.

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Findings from the inspection

The home is welcoming and safe. The manager has taken action to address the home environment, which also includes the garden. However, there are two locked doors leading to the garden, which limits the child’s access.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff understand the child’s care needs and risks. The manager has good oversight and there is reflection and learning when incidents in the home occur. The team has been developing the language used in documents to ensure that children’s records include language that is more helpful to children.

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Findings from the inspection

Allegations of abuse against staff are responded to quickly. The manager consults with the local authority designated officer when allegations are made. The manager Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509838 3 follows the home’s safeguarding policy, which increases her ability to manage risk and keep the child safe.

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Findings from the inspection

Safer recruitment checks are completed for all new employees. This ensures that staff employed by the home are safe to work with children.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has ensured that action has been undertaken in relation to the requirements that were made at the last inspection. The deputy manager has recently applied to become the registered manager, and he already has a positive relationship with the child and the staff. The current manager is ensuring that there is a good transition plan in place to support the new manager.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff receive regular, reflective supervisions. This gives them the opportunity to reflect on the child and on their practice and to identify additional learning needs. Staff say they enjoy working in the home and feel supported by the manager.

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Findings from the inspection

Training has been completed to meet the needs of the child. Recent training includes training on whistle-blowing, language that cares and the home’s therapeutic parenting model. The staff value the training provided.

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Findings from the inspection

Team meetings take place on a regular basis to give staff the opportunity to come together and share their skills and knowledge. The home’s therapeutic parenting approach is reflected on to strengthen the care the child receives.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has good internal and external monitoring systems in place. This promotes the safety and well-being of the child and ensures that there are continuous improvements in the care provided by the team. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509838 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

23/07/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 07/06/2023 Full Good 19/07/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 29/04/2021 Full Outstanding Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509838 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that they review and assess for risk the presence and function of locks on external doors. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.10) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509838 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Holistic Approach Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield S9 4WG

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Inspector

Michelle Snape, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2509838 7 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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