Children's home run by Penn Inspires Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2792559 1 Registered provider: Penn Inspires Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned by a private company. It provides care for up to three children who experience social and emotional difficulties. At the time of this inspection, one child was living in the home.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2024. The manager is also registered to oversee another children’s home in the company.

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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 good

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good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

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good

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2792559 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child has moved into the home since it registered with Ofsted. Before the child was welcomed into the home, staff worked at another home in the company. This means that staff have continuously cared for children. During the inspection, the inspector spoke with the child living in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child experienced a planned and well-coordinated move to the home. Careful consideration was given to whether staff could meet the child’s specific needs. Before moving in, the child had the opportunity to meet staff and visit the home. This gave the child the opportunity to familiarise themselves with a new environment and carers before a significant change.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff are motivated and keen to get to know the child they are caring for. They make efforts to build trusting relationships with them and do this at the child’s pace. When challenges occur, staff and the manager respond appropriately. The manager communicates effectively with other professionals to ensure that there is a cohesive professional network. Staff recognise that trauma affects how children behave and form relationships. This understanding helps staff to provide therapeutic and nurturing care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff talk to the child to gather their views, wishes and feelings. Staff record these discussions and share information in team meetings. They provide the child with the opportunity to participate in their plans. This contributes to the child feeling heard and empowered by participating in decisions about their life.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff encourage the child to take part in activities they enjoy. Supporting and sharing the child’s interests demonstrates that staff are genuinely interested in them, fosters relationships, and boosts the child’s self-esteem and sense of self-worth.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child attends education and is registered with local health services. Staff have the knowledge and skills to ensure that children’s physical health and education needs are well met.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is welcoming and well decorated. All areas of the home are well presented and feature carefully designed amenities and spaces for children. The child has had the opportunity to personalise their bedroom, and the other bedrooms are ready for when other children move in.

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

The home is a safe place to live. Assessments of the safety of the home have been updated and reviewed. There have been no safeguarding incidents to consider in this inspection period. Nevertheless, staff have the knowledge and skills to respond in a way Inspection report for children’s home: 2792559 3 that prevents or minimises harm to children. They also have the necessary skills to help children understand risks and make wise decisions.

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

Staff provide the child with consistent routine, structure and boundaries. Staff are empathetic to the child’s feelings and curious about their emotions. This gives the child a sense of certainty and contributes towards them feeling safe.

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

New staff have been safely recruited. Vetting procedures are detailed and robust. This ensures that the home only employs adults who are safe to work with children.

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

Appropriate systems are in place for medication storage and administration. Regular audits are carried out, and staff are fully informed of any changes to the child’s medication needs and the company’s medication procedures. The child receives the correct medication in line with their health needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is experienced, confident, ambitious and child focused. The manager has a presence in the home and spends time getting to know the child who has moved in. He listens and responds to their views regarding their experiences and implements change based on the feedback he receives. In general, the manager has high expectations for children and wants to provide a high level of care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager understands the home’s strengths and areas for development. The manager has mechanisms in place to enable the leadership team to have effective oversight of the home in all areas. This oversight enables the manager to review and develop the quality of care provided to children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a sufficiently experienced team of staff. The leadership team invests in building a robust workforce to deliver high-quality care to children. Supervision sessions and team meetings are planned and carried out in line with company policy. Supervision sessions reflect on staff performance and provide achievable targets for staff to progress and develop.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff report positive experiences working in the home. They say they work well together as a team, and the leadership team has a culture of support, both personally and professionally. Inspection report for children’s home: 2792559 4

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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: 2792559 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 196 Coalway Road, Wolverhampton WV3 7NH

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Inspector

Tonia Dubidat, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2792559 6 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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