Children's home run by Children To Prosper Limited

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2768530 1 Registered provider: Children to Prosper Limited

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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 provider and offers care for up to two children with complex needs who require specialist support.

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Information about this children’s home

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 March 2024.

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Inspection date: 24 March 2025

Judgement at last inspection: requires improvement to be good

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Inspection date: 24 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: 2768530 2

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Findings from the inspection

We identified serious and or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of children at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

The child living in the home did not directly contribute to the inspection. However, the inspector observed the child taking part in their daily routines supported by staff.

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Findings from the inspection

At times, the child has needed specific support. The staff have responded effectively at these times to ensure the child’s safety. However, leaders and managers have failed to provide appropriate oversight and monitoring of the child’s risk assessments. Consequently, significant protective safety measures detailed in the child’s risk assessment are not in place. This means that staff have not received the appropriate training or have access to the necessary resources to act effectively in the event of a foreseen, serious risk. Although the need for these resources has not arisen, staff are unable to implement the actions outlined in the child’s risk assessment if they are necessary. This places the child at risk of serious harm.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers do not have sufficient oversight of staff training. During the inspection, the manager was unable to provide details of the training staff have received.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers had not identified the gap in staff training required by the risk assessment. This lack of effective monitoring and oversight does not ensure that staff have the required skills and knowledge to respond to risks. Following discussions with the inspector, the manager arranged for the training to take place.

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Findings from the inspection

Leaders and managers have not notified Ofsted about some serious incidents. This limits Ofsted’s ability to monitor incidents of this nature.

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Findings from the inspection

Some areas of the home require repair. Wallpaper in the living room is damaged, as is a child’s wardrobe. However, the damage has not received prompt attention. This does not ensure that the child lives in a homely environment. There are plans to redecorate the home. The child has contributed to plans to personalise their bedroom.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff provide frequent opportunities for the child to reflect on their behaviour. Reflective conversations take place after incidents. This helps the child to express their feelings and supports self-reflection.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff are positive about their roles and the relationship they have with the child. They show respect and consideration for the child and their well-being. Observations between the staff and the child are warm and receptive. These relationships have helped the child settle into the home. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2768530 3 The child attends an education provision suited to their needs. They are making progress with their learning. Staff support the child in working towards specific targets through incentive plans. When the child struggles with self-care or attending education, staff use these plans to encourage improvement. This has supported the child’s attendance and improvement with self-care.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff encourage the child to express their views. Children are regularly consulted regarding the care they receive. The child’s plans capture these views.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support the child in accessing activities in line with their interests, such as regular shopping trips and ice skating. This has helped support the child to have fun.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff support the child in spending time with people who are important to them. This approach has helped the child to maintain and develop positive relationships.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff benefit from regular supervision and team meetings. These focus on discussing the child’s needs and how to help them make progress.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has met three of the requirements from the last inspection. Two requirements have not been met. One further requirement and a recommendation have been raised at this inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2768530 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/06/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2768530 5

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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 leadership and management standard is that the registered person enables, inspires and leads a culture in relation to the children’s home that—

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

ensure that staff have the experience, qualifications and skills to meet the needs of each child;

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Requirement Due date

use monitoring and review systems to make continuous improvements in the quality of care provided in the home. (Regulation 13 (1)(b) (2)(c)(h)

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Requirement Due date

In particular, leaders and managers must review and evaluate the quality assurance and monitoring arrangements for the home to identify the improvements necessary to ensure that monitoring is effective. Following the review, leaders and managers must take action to address the improvements they identify as necessary.

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Requirement Due date

Leaders and managers must know what training staff have had and identify any gaps in training that have affected the knowledge and skills staff require to meet the needs of children at the home and take action to address those gaps.

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Requirement Due date

Leaders and managers are responsible for overseeing, reviewing and monitoring risk assessments, and ensuring the implementation of necessary actions. 12 May 2025

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Requirement Due date

The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure— 12 May 2025 Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2768530 6 that staff—

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Requirement Due date

assess whether each child is at risk of harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child;

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Requirement Due date

have the skills to identify and act upon signs that a child is at risk of harm;

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Requirement Due date

that the home’s day-to-day care is arranged and delivered so as to keep each child safe and to protect each child effectively from harm. (Regulation 12 (1) (2)(a)(i)(iii)(b))

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Requirement Due date

This requirement was raised at the last inspection and is restated.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if—

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Requirement Due date

an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40 (4)(b)) 12 May 2025

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Requirement Due date

*These requirements are subject to a compliance notice.

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that the home is a nurturing and supportive environment that meets children’s needs. Specifically, they should promptly make repairs to the home. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9) Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2768530 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Children to Prosper Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 71 Knowl Piece, Wilbury Way, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0TY

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Inspector

Syvanna Matthew, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2768530 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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