Children's Home run by Alcedo Gold in Lancashire

Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2778311 1 Registered provider: Alcedo Gold

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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. It is registered to provide care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in April 2024. The manager was registered with Ofsted on 20 November 2024.

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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

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: 2778311 2

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Findings from the inspection

The inspector did not identify any serious or widespread concerns in relation to the care or protection of the child at this assurance inspection.

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Findings from the inspection

At the time of this inspection, one child was living in the home. The home is nicely decorated and feels warm and homely. The child has personalised their bedroom, giving them a sense of belonging. The child said that they feel safe living in the home and have trusted staff who they can talk to.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff encourage the child to attend school. The registered manager advocates on behalf of the child and works with professionals to ensure that difficulties are resolved and the child reaches their full potential at school.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff have a good understanding of the child’s experiences, which helps them to tailor their practice to meet the child’s needs. The child understands how to make a complaint. The child’s views about the care that they receive are understood and acted on.

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Findings from the inspection

The child’s risk assessments are regularly updated and reviewed. Staff communicate regularly with the child about any concerns and risky behaviours, which helps the child to understand how to keep themselves safe. Appropriate referrals are made to agencies to support the child’s health and well-being.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager and staff invest in relationships with the child in their care. They nurture the child’s relationships with important people in their lives. Staff recognise the importance of maintaining family relationships to promote the child’s identity. This helps the child to build on their support networks for the future.

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Findings from the inspection

Although there has been a period of instability in the staffing of the home, there was a full complement of staff at the time of the inspection. The current manager is in the process of de-registering with Ofsted. During the period without a manager in the home, the registered individual will continue to work with staff to provide a period of stability and consistency.

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Findings from the inspection

The manager has a good understanding of the strengths and areas for development of the home. The manager has made significant changes to paperwork to support staff to care for the child. The staff undertake a robust induction and training programme.

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Findings from the inspection

Staff morale is high. Staff receive regular supervision and team meetings, which help them to learn and develop. Staff enjoy working in this home and feel supported by the registered manager. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2778311 3 The requirements and recommendations raised at the last inspection have been fully addressed. No further requirements or recommendations were raised at this assurance inspection. Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2778311 4

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/06/2024 Full Requires improvement to be good Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2778311 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Alcedo House, 14 Slaidburn Crescent, Southport PR9 9YF

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Inspector

Debbie Dawson, Social Care Inspector Assurance inspection report for children’s home: 2778311 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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