Children's Home run by One Home UK Care Limited in Nottinghamshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2801305 1 Registered provider: One Home UK Care Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is privately owned. It provides care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, one child was living at the home. Their views were sought during the inspection.

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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: 2801305 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

Not previously inspected Inspection report for children’s home: 2801305 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has lived at the home for three months. They are the first child to move in since registration. The child’s move was well planned, and they were involved in the process. They have built strong relationships with the manager and staff in a short length of time. This has enabled the child to express themselves and their interests, such as growing plants, learning about history and collecting items of interest.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff have worked hard to understand how the child communicates. This has helped the child to discuss some difficult feelings. The staff are confident in setting boundaries, which has helped the child establish a healthy routine. The child is involved in his care planning. For example, he attends important internal and external meetings, which helps him feel more included in decision-making.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made significant progress with an important health issue. The manager has accessed specialist support, which has been effective, as well as an attentive approach from the staff team. The child attends regular health appointments and exercises regularly. This has helped them to feel better and grow in confidence. Some of the health issues they had been experiencing have already improved because of the support they have received. The staff give the child regular praise for their achievements, which is helping to increase their self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The manager and staff are working hard to support the child’s return to full-time education. This is not without challenge. Staff are persistent in their encouragement but balance this with empathy for the difficulties the child is experiencing. There has been some progress due to the advocacy and support provided by the manager and staff. The child is planning to attend college after their GCSEs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child sees their family regularly and speaks to them daily. The manager communicates well with the child’s family and includes them in the child’s care planning to ensure that the child has consistency.

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

The manager and staff have a very good understanding of the child’s risks and vulnerabilities. They work effectively to reduce the child’s feelings of anxiety, which can become overwhelming at times. There is therapeutic guidance in place to help the staff respond with empathy and sensitivity. This has been effective in reducing the frequency and intensity of incidents, which are now quite rare.

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

Staff are trained to support the child when they become distressed. Physical interventions have not been required to keep the child safe because the team can de- escalate situations well. Any incidents are thoroughly recorded, and detailed debriefs are Inspection report for children’s home: 2801305 4 provided for the child and the staff to support them in reflecting and identifying any areas for improvement.

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

The child has left home on one occasion and did not return when expected. Staff followed procedures to ensure that the child was located and collected safely. The child accepted their support and explained the reasons that prompted the incident. This indicates that the child is beginning to trust the staff. The child is receiving education about contextual safeguarding risks, and there are no concerns about exploitation.

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

The manager and staff take their safeguarding responsibilities seriously. Staff are recruited safely through required vetting processes. There is good liaison with other professionals regarding incidents, and information is shared appropriately. There have been no allegations of harm from the child, and they feel able to share any worries openly with the manager.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is experienced and dedicated to her role. She has established a safe environment for the child, which has created stability in the short period they have lived at the home. The manager has a positive relationship with the child through her warm and nurturing approach. She is confident about setting clear boundaries, which has helped to establish trust between her and the child. The manager has advocated effectively for the child’s educational progress.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The child is actively involved in their care planning. The manager has created specific documents to help them understand important information. The child attends meetings where they express their views articulately. This increases their feelings of empowerment.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has recruited a diverse team of staff who have various levels of experience. Senior staff are confidently guiding the new staff and role modelling the values required to care for children in a trauma-informed way. The team is establishing itself positively with good management oversight.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff benefit from regular supervision that enables them to reflect on their work and develop their knowledge and skills. The manager includes activities during supervision to help staff learn essential processes and procedures. New staff receive an induction and training, which helps them to meet children’s needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has developed positive working relationships with external professionals, and her communication with them is frequent and detailed. She ensures that the child’s wishes and feelings are always heard. Professionals have respect for the manager, and they are pleased with the child’s progress. Inspection report for children’s home: 2801305 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: 2801305 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: One Home UK Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Burley Heyes, Arley Road, Appleton WA4 4RS

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Inspector

Laura Walker, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2801305 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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