Children's Home run by Pebbles Care Limited in Leeds

Inspection report for children’s home: SC417795 1 SC417795 Registered provider: Pebbles Care 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 home is run by a private provider. It 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 July 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, two children were living in the home. Both children were spoken with 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

Overall judgement at last inspection: good

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: none Inspection report for children’s home: SC417795 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

24/07/2024 Full Good 14/06/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good 22/08/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 20/04/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: SC417795 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children say they are happy living in the home. Staff have created routine and structure through consistent practice, and this has directly contributed to the progress made by children since moving to the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children have positive relationships with staff. They receive individualised care and support from staff that know them well. Staff have created a nurturing environment for the children, ensuring that they feel cared for and supported. Children say they have at least one member of staff who they can talk to when they need help or advice.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support children to attend all medical appointments. Staff prioritise building children’s confidence to accept medical treatments when they have anxieties about attending certain appointments. Staff go at each child’s pace and work with their families to find the best way to meet the child’s needs. This has improved health outcomes for the children.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is an emphasis on education attainment from the staff. Staff work with the children and education professionals to support the children to attend their provisions. When further learning is required, staff find creative ways to encourage and promote children to engage and learn.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the importance of children seeing their families and support networks. Staff promote this time by building relationships with family members and facilitating visits, even when a child’s family lives abroad. Staff work with the children to maintain their relationships and recognise the importance of family support for their future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The home is welcoming with a friendly and warm atmosphere. The children’s bedrooms are personalised to their individual tastes and appropriately decorated for their ages. However, the exterior of the home is unkempt. The garden requires maintenance, and the facias of the building are damaged and require attention.

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

There has been a decrease in behaviour management incidents in the home. Staff have supported the children to identify effective coping strategies that they can use when they become upset. When incidents have occurred, staff use reflective practice with children to understand how they were feeling and what could be done differently in the future. Children and staff learn from incidents and prioritise restoring relationships for all involved. There have been no incidents requiring staff to hold children to keep them safe.

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

When children go missing from home, staff are persistent in locating them and ensuring they are safe. Staff use their positive relationships with families and children’s friends to Inspection report for children’s home: SC417795 4 help locate them. Police are only ever contacted as a last resort, when all other avenues have been exhausted. Effective management oversight helps the staff to consider proactive approaches to reasons behind children going missing.

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

Children know how to make a complaint if they are not happy. The manager takes any complaint seriously and follows procedure to resolve any issues. The manager keeps children involved and up to date throughout the process. This gives children assurance that their voice is valued and heard.

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

Staff use creative ways to encourage meaningful conversations with the children about their safety. The relationships between staff and children support children to share any concerns or potential risks and staff are quick to respond. This provides children with an honest and open forum, where they discuss risks and how to keep safe.

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

Recruitment checks and verification processes are completed before newly recruited staff commence employment. This provides the necessary assurance that staff are suitable to work with children. The recruitment procedures that are in place help to keep children safer.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is committed to the children and staff. They are an ambitious and motivated leader. The manager knows the children well and regularly spends time with them, and children seek them out. The manager acknowledges the children’s successes and discusses any worries or concerns with them that they may be experiencing. The manager encourages internal promotions and supports the staff to develop the required skills to succeed in the organisation. The manager has a positive impact on the staff and children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has a clear understanding of each child, their needs and what they require to make progress. The manager confidently advocates for the children and challenges professionals when necessary. This highlights that the manager is dedicated to the children’s well-being.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff attend regular supervisions and team meetings, where children’s well-being and progress are the central focus of the discussions. Staff receive updates and discuss strategies at these meetings to ensure that their practice is consistent. Additionally, staff’s training helps them to support good outcomes for children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

When allegations have occurred, the manager has responded quickly and effectively, accessing the appropriate advice and guidance. All records are detailed and accurate. This transparent approach ensures that any concerns regarding the adults caring for children are managed effectively and independently from the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is active in seeking the views and opinions of the children. There are regular meetings and discussions with children that capture their wishes and feelings. Inspection report for children’s home: SC417795 5 The children’s views are then considered and actioned with clear managerial oversight. This demonstrates to the children that their views are valued, heard and acted on when appropriate.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Monitoring systems are effective. All safeguarding incidents have management oversight, and monthly audits are completed to ensure there are no shortfalls in the care of the children. The monitoring systems contribute to the manager’s ability to develop efficient safeguarding responses when needed. Inspection report for children’s home: SC417795 6

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Recommendation

 The registered person should provide a nurturing environment that is homely. In particular, they should ensure that the outside of the property is well maintained, tidy and free of damage. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 15, paragraph 3.9)

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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: SC417795 7

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Pebbles Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 2 The Calls, Leeds LS2 7JU

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Inspector

Deirdre Silkstone, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: SC417795 8 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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