Children's Home run by Orchid Care Ltd in Bury

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2741493 1 Registered provider: Orchid Care 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 operated by a private company. It provides care for up to three children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in October 2023 and the manager registered in September 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, three children were living at the home.

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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: 2741493 2

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Findings from the inspection

One unaccompanied asylum seeking child living in the home has fled their home country where they lost close family members. The child’s native language is Pashto. The manager has been able to ensure that there is a Pashto speaking member of staff on every shift. This has helped the child to feel welcomed and valued.

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Findings from the inspection

Children are supported to adhere to their faith and cultural needs. They are supported by staff who practice the same faith, meaning their needs are always fully met.

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Findings from the inspection

Risk assessments are reviewed regularly to ensure that they contain the most up-to- date information. All relevant risks are identified, and there is guidance for staff on how risks can be mitigated. Behaviour support plans include potential triggers to challenging behaviour and strategies that staff can use to effectively respond to behaviour. This enables staff to meet children’s needs and promote their safety.

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Findings from the inspection

All children are in full-time education. One child is making excellent progress in school and is on track to complete all their targets and grades. The child is hoping to go on to study social work at university.

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Findings from the inspection

Physical interventions are rarely used, primarily due to the home’s caring approach. Staff are encouraged to use all available distraction or de-escalation techniques to prevent the need for physical intervention. When physical interventions are used, records are of high quality and they are reviewed and tracked by leaders and managers.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have access to a wide range of mandatory and additional training, which ensures that they care for children safely and consistently. Staff training is specific to the needs of the children living at the home.

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Findings from the inspection

There are robust monitoring systems in place. The manager reviews all records on a regular basis. There are systems in place to ensure that all placing local authority care plans and other important records are clearly accessible.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers review records and ensure that the placing authority documents are followed.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff turnover has reduced. There is a stable workforce in place to ensure that children receive consistent care and support.

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Findings from the inspection

All staff are recruited using safe recruitment processes. This means that children are only cared for by people who are deemed suitable to work with children. When concerns arise during the recruitment process, thorough analysis and risk assessments are considered. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2741493 3 The manager has responded to previous requirements and has made significant improvements since the previous inspection. All requirements and recommendations made have been met. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2741493 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

14/05/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good 20/02/2024 Full Good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2741493 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Orchid Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 168 Seymour Grove, Manchester M16 9GR

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Inspector

James Meeks, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2741493 6 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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