Children's Home run by Time-Out Children’s Homes Limited in Calderdale

Inspection report for children’s home: SC069293 1 SC069293 Registered provider: TimeOut Children’s Homes 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

The home is owned by a private company. It offers care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

One child was living in the home and they were spoken with during the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in October 2022.

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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: 3 December 2024

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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: SC069293 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/12/2024 Full Good 19/03/2024 Full Good 21/02/2023 Full Good 08/03/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC069293 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child spoke of feeling cared for and supported by the staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is attending education daily. They have made good progress regarding their attendance and engagement at school, and there are clear plans to support the introduction of full days on the school site. The staff encourage the child’s education attendance, and the use of incentives has helped to achieve positive outcomes for the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has benefited from the staff’s use of appropriate and consistent boundaries. This has resulted in a significant reduction in incidents and the development of stronger, trusted relationships between the child and the staff.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s achievements are always celebrated, and the child and staff work together to implement rewards. This has led to greater progress, engagement and achievement in all areas of the child’s life including education, social activity and using technology safely.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to have regular planned time with their family. Staff listen to the child’s requests and will seek agreement from other professionals to extend the child’s time with their family in venues that are safe but enjoyable for the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is in good health and their decision to stop taking specific medication is being managed and overseen by staff. Staff understand their role in managing medication and will need to seek medical advice in case the child restarts their prescription. This will help staff to understand the effects of the medication on the child and plan the reintroduction effectively.

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

There are a number of high-risk factors for the child that are clearly documented. Detailed care plans and risk assessments support the staff. When incidents occur, staff respond effectively and promptly. They ensure that the child is supported to self- regulate, feel safe and nurtured. Recording of incidents is detailed with clear analysis and reflection by staff and managers. Lessons are learned from each incident to develop staff’s response and maintain the child’s safety and welfare.

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

The child does on occasion go missing from the home and this is linked to time with their peers. Staff have clear plans in place to support peer relationships, while also maintaining the child’s safety. The child, with the help of the staff and the in-house therapist, has started to identify the risks and consequences of going missing. When the child is missing from the home, the staff use the clear and detailed risk assessments to help find the child as quickly and safely as possible. The child receives care and nurture on their return home and educational reflective discussions are carried out. Inspection report for children’s home: SC069293 4 The child is vulnerable from others when using any form of technology. The staff have a strong knowledge around internet safety and exploitation and use this to educate the child. The staff have added parental controls onto technology to provide further safeguards.

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

The home environment is safe and secure. There are appropriate risk assessments in place for the use of door alarms. The health and safety and location assessments are regularly reviewed to keep the child safe.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is continually pursuing development opportunities for herself and her staff so that the child in their care receives the highest quality of care. The manager has a detailed knowledge of the child and their needs. They have worked hard to support the child to develop confidence and trust in females, enabling the manager to be able to introduce female staff into the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The provider’s mandatory training programme for staff is comprehensive. The staff carry out training that specifically meets the needs of the child. Supervision sessions are detailed, reflective and supportive, with an emphasis on the child’s progress and future goals.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The team is supported by the manager to not only recognise the ever-changing needs of the child but also to support and manage their own well-being. The manager recognises that while the care of the child is rewarding, staff can feel pressured in their role.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager ensures that any milestones reached are celebrated, encouraging the child to recognise the progress that they are making. The manager is aspirational for the child, herself and the staff. Inspection report for children’s home: SC069293 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that suitable and safe arrangements to manage, administer and dispose of any medication are in place. When staff have questions or concerns about a child’s medication, they should approach an expert such as a general medical practitioner, community pharmacist or designated nurse for looked- after children. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 35, paragraph 7.15)

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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: SC069293 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: TimeOut Children’s Homes Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Unit 2, Ripponden Mill, Mill Fold, Ripponden, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire HX6 4DH

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Inspector

Rachel Moore, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC069293 7 and inspects 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 looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Inspector

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