Children's Home run by Your Chapter Limited in Blackpool

Inspection report for children’s home: 1240843 1 Registered provider: Your Chapter Limited

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Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This privately owned home provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in May 2021

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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 outstanding

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good

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

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 1240843 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

19/03/2024 Full Good 05/09/2022 Full Good 16/03/2022 Interim Improved effectiveness 30/11/2021 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 1240843 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is well decorated and there are photos of the children throughout. Children have access to what they need to ensure that their days are filled, such as going to the gym, or relaxing while playing on their games console. The children personalise their bedrooms and this gives them a sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

A strong multi-agency approach ensures that children receive well-coordinated support enabling them to make progress. Any barriers that are identified for children are addressed by the manager, and effective support is put in place for them. This includes clinical input which both the staff and children benefit from.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

All the children are making good progress from their starting points. This is because staff are consistent and positive role models in the children’s lives. Children actively engage in direct discussions with staff about topics that help educate the children and keep them safer. Consequently there has been a reduction in risky behaviours, such as substance misuse from the children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Where there are barriers to children’s learning, the manager advocates on their behalf, to ensure that the right plans are in place to help them to learn. There has been progress made in terms of the children’s attendance and commitment to their education. A teacher said, ‘The home provides children with stability and because of this each child is doing well.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the children to see their families and friends. Careful planning helps with the structure and routine around these visits. Staff have the children’s best interests at heart when it comes to their families and the children are comfortable to openly speak to staff about how family time makes them feel. This helps children get the most out of these occasions, as well as maintain important relationships.

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

Risk assessments are kept up to date and are reviewed regularly. They include all issues that affect the children and provide staff clear actions to follow to manage and reduce the risks. Furthermore, staff speak to the children about risk, how they can affect others, and what they can do themselves to keep safe.

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

Each child has a detailed missing from home plan in place. The plans clearly identify the actions that staff should take to locate missing children as quickly and safely as possible. Staff consistently follow these plans and work with other agencies to ensure that everyone has the most up to date information about the children. When children return the staff check the child’s welfare and well-being. Furthermore, the children consistently receive a return home interview by an independent person. This reinforces to the children that the staff around them care. Inspection report for children’s home: 1240843 4 Informative direct discussions that staff carry out with the children are well thought out and planned. Staff spend time with other professionals, such as the youth offending service to ensure that resources meet the needs of the children. These approaches increase children’s safety and help them to become more socially aware.

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

Physical intervention is rarely used, but when it is the manager ensures that this is proportionate. Any incident is recorded accurately, and discussions take place afterwards to see how reoccurrence can be avoided.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The home’s manager is long-standing, highly experienced and suitably qualified. He is ably supported by an enthusiastic deputy. Together they are effective in making positive changes to vulnerable children’s lives. This enthusiasm is filtered down to the dedicated staff team. The skilled and confident management team ensures that the home operates to a high standard.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Professionals praised the manager’s commitment to the children, recognising his passion and enthusiasm for the children to do well. Professionals echoed that the manager does not give up on children. His ambition for children to succeed drives positive staff practice and a consistent approach to the children’s care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Leaders and managers continually reflect on how to improve outcomes for children. They are creative in sourcing materials to help children to develop and become more aware of the world around them. Leaders and managers ensure that staff approaches are well suited to the needs of each child. This innovative approach ensures that children benefit from direct work that is tailored to their individual needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff development is important to the manager. He ensures that staff receive the training that they need to meet each child’s specific needs. To further support this, he carries out detailed team meetings and individual supervision sessions where staff reflect on the children, any emerging risks as well as individual staff development. These approaches enhance communication, promote professional development and create a positive environment for the children to live. Staff say that they feel supported and appreciate the manager’s guidance.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager knows the strengths of the service and is confident in his deputy. The home is run efficiently and effectively, with meticulous oversight. When there are shortfalls in practice, the manager responds to these without delay.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

No requirements or recommendations were made following this inspection. Inspection report for children’s home: 1240843 5

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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: 1240843 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Your Chapter Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3 Oakwater Avenue, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle SK8 3SR

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Inspector

Gemma McDonnell, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 1240843 7 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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