Children's home run by Honeycomb Care Homes Ltd

Inspection report for children’s home: 2774861 1 Registered provider: Honeycomb Care Homes Ltd Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is operated by a private company. It provides care for up to three children who may have social and/or emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home and manager registered with Ofsted in September 2024. This was the home’s first inspection since registration.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home. They spoke with the inspector about their experience of living there.

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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: 2774861 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child feels settled and likes living at the home. Meticulous work was carried out by staff to ensure the child had a positive experience of moving in. The child had many opportunities to visit the home, stay over and meet with staff beforehand. They enjoy spending time with staff both inside and outside of the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff talk about the child with warmth and enthusiasm. They are focused on meeting the needs of the child and building a trusted relationship with them. The child is provided with different ways to share their wishes and views, and they feel listened to.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff encourage the child to take part in new and different activities, such as day trips to museums, theme parks and national attractions. The child enjoys being active and this interest is nurtured. They attend a local gym regularly and enjoy walks around country parks. The child is also supported to learn independence skills, such as budgeting and cooking.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the child’s healthcare needs and support them to attend health appointments. The manager and staff have established positive working relationships with other health professionals for the benefit of the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child with their education. They are ambitious for the child to do well and are strong advocates for them. Staff are working hard to ensure the child receives the right schooling to meet their needs. When the child cannot attend school, staff provide them with regular educational activities both inside and outside of the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child lives in a cosy and spacious home. It is warm, comfortable and homely. The child’s bedroom is well furnished and decorated to their taste. There is a large garden for the child to enjoy outdoor activities, such as football, and a large annex room where they can watch films on a large screen. Staff support the child to feel secure and to have a sense of belonging.

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

The child’s risks and vulnerabilities are known and understood. The child’s risk plans are individualised and detailed. They provide clear information for staff, so they know what to do should a risk arise. Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding processes and know what to do if they have a concern.

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

Staff are trained in a therapeutic model that is used in their day-to-day practice and helps improve the quality of care provided to the child. Inspection report for children’s home: 2774861 3 Positive behaviour is routinely encouraged, and staff use creative ways to reward the child, which they respond to well. Regular discussions take place with the child about topics relevant to them and are tailored to their age and stage of development.

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

Appropriate and clear boundaries and expectations are in place, providing a consistent and stable environment. Staff help the child to understand and manage their feelings and behaviours safely. Consequently, the child has not gone missing from the home and incidents of self-harm have significantly reduced.

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

Safer recruitment practices are in place to ensure that only adults who are safe to work with children are employed at the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is committed and caring. He is well supported by his manager, who is also actively involved in the day-to-day running of the home. The registered manager prioritises the welfare of the child and works hard to provide a stable, loving and well-run home. He is fully involved in the child’s life and is a strong advocate for them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff enjoy working at the home. They feel valued and supported by the manager. Staff describe him as ‘supportive’ and ‘approachable’. The manager and the staff have high expectations for themselves and the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff team meetings and supervision sessions are regular and well organised. They focus on the child’s well-being and progress and provide opportunities to reflect on practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff experience a thorough induction programme with face-to-face and online training. They continue to receive training regularly to help keep their knowledge and skills up to date. However, additional bespoke training is needed to ensure staff are fully equipped to meet the current and emerging needs of the child in their care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager works proactively and effectively with other agencies and professionals. One professional said that communication from the home is ‘really good’ and the staff are proactive and responsive.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is organised and has good oversight of the home. He regularly monitors the quality of care provided to the child. He knows the strengths and vulnerabilities of the home and takes action to make improvements. Inspection report for children’s home: 2774861 4

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’. The registered person(s) must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The independent person must produce a report about a visit ("the independent person’s report") which sets out, in particular,

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Requirement Due date

the independent person’s opinion as to whether—

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Requirement Due date

children are effectively safeguarded. (Regulation 44 (4)(a)) 6 May 2025

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff can access training to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to meet the specific and emerging needs of the child in their care. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 53, paragraph 10.11)

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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: 2774861 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Honeycomb Care Homes Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 85 Wakerley Road, Leicester LE5 6AR

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Inspector

Zillah Brooks, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2774861 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 children for looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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