Children's Home run by We are Juno CIC in Wirral

Inspection report for children’s home: 2722941 1 Registered provider: We are Juno CIC

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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 home is operated by a private provider and is registered to care for up to four children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The home was registered with Ofsted in May 2023 and the manager registered in May 2023.

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Information about this children’s home

There were two children living in the home at the time of the inspection. The inspector spoke to both children about their experiences of living in the home.

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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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: 2722941 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/06/2024 Full Good 23/01/2024 Full Good 26/09/2023 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children’s home: 2722941 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The children have positive relationships with the staff, who understand their needs well. The staff are child focused and prioritise children’s needs. The children say they are happy and settled living in the home. The inspector spoke with both children, who said that they like living at the home. One child said: ‘Yes I do. I like the staff and especially [staff member]; she gets me.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The children say they feel secure knowing that they have staff who respond effectively to their needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, two children have moved into the home. Children’s moves are well planned and in line with their wishes. Managers ensure that they have the necessary information before children move into the home. This helps staff understand children’s individual needs and how best to meet them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have made progress in all areas of their lives. Children’s health needs are met. Staff support children to attend all health appointments. Managers advocate on behalf of the children to ensure that they have the support in place to meet their individual health needs. For example, individual eating plans are in place to support one child’s needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff communicate well with education professionals. This supports children to engage with education in line with their individual needs. As a result, children attend education, where they are making progress from their starting points.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff support the children to remain in contact with their families and spend time with them. This encourages the children to maintain relationships with people who are important to them. This supports children’s identities and sense of belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home environment is clean, safe and welcoming. The children’s bedrooms are personalised in line with children’s preferences. Health and safety checks are conducted regularly and health and safety risk assessments are reviewed regularly.

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

Children’s risk assessments and behaviour management plans are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current risks and behaviours. These plans provide staff with clear guidance on the actions to take to keep children safe.

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

Children’s care plans and risk assessments are individualised to their specific needs. The manager updates children’s plans to include relevant information. The manager has positive relationships with safeguarding professionals to support the children. Inspection report for children’s home: 2722941 4 A therapist regularly visits the children. The therapist works with staff to develop their understanding of the children’s needs. The staff use strategies advised by the therapist to manage the children’s feelings and behaviour.

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

The staff are trained in physical intervention and de-escalation techniques. Physical intervention is only used as a last resort to keep children safe. When physical intervention is used, children and staff have a reflective debrief session with the manager. This enables the manager to review staff practice and identify any concerns in respect of staff practices.

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

Staff speak to the children to understand their views. Staff do this regularly and in different ways. Staff engage children in different ways depending on their age and understanding. Staff provide feedback to the children about any specific requests. For example, the children asked for a holiday and staff arranged for this to happen.

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

Consistent rules and boundaries are in place which are tailored to the children’s age and stage of development. Staff work hard to support the children to understand the impact of their behaviours through focused work and reflection. Specific work is completed with the children. This supports positive relationships with the adults who care for them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is enthusiastic and committed. She speaks passionately about her role and the care the staff provide for the children. She is supported by an experienced deputy manager. They manage the home effectively and any shortfalls are addressed promptly. Staff understand and respond effectively to the needs of the children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a stable staff team. Staff say that they are supported personally and professionally. Staff give feedback about the positive ethos and values held by the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The responsible individual spends time in the home. They have oversight of the home’s operation and the care that staff provide for children. This highlights the positive impact that living in the home has on children’s progress and experiences. The manager and responsible individual work well together and share the same ethos.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Managers and staff relationships with external agencies and professionals are effective and positive. The manager works closely with relevant professionals to ensure that children receive the right support. Any significant events in relation to the children are shared appropriately with the relevant people.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive regular supervision and appraisals that consider the needs and progress of the children. In addition, the staff have monthly reflective sessions with the home’s therapist. This ensures that staff have current knowledge of care practices and opportunities for continuous learning and development. Inspection report for children’s home: 2722941 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: 2722941 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suite 3A Queen Insurance Building, 24 Queen Avenue, Liverpool, Merseyside L2 4TZ

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Inspector

Debbie Dawson, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2722941 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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