Children's Home run by Care Hubz in Leeds

Inspection report for children’s home: 2686949 1 Registered provider: Care Hubz Limited 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 offers 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. The inspector spoke with the child during the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in July 2024.

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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: 2686949 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/07/2024 Full Good 03/05/2023 Full Requires improvement to be good Inspection report for children’s home: 2686949 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made substantial progress since they moved to the home. Their positive relationships with the staff have enabled them to achieve this. The staff’s nurturing, consistent and caring approach supports stability for the child and has significantly contributed to them feeling safe and at home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

All routine welfare needs for the child are met. The staff understand the child’s specific health needs and how they can affect their behaviour. The staff have adapted their practice and the child’s routine around these health needs, which has provided the child with predictability where possible. This conveys that the child’s needs are at the centre of the staff’s care.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is making progress in education. The staff encourage the child to participate and learn, which has contributed to them significantly improving their attendance at school. The child has recently completed GCSEs and is now focusing on the next stage of education. The staff have identified and discussed several options with the child that would best meet their needs.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff maintain good relationships with the child’s family. The staff understand how important family is to the child, so they promote and nurture these connections and actively facilitate their time together.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is consistently encouraged to express their views. Although there are no formal children’s meetings, the staff encourage the child to share their opinions daily by talking to them. Any wishes or requests are then shared, discussed and actioned by the team where appropriate. This demonstrates to the child that their views are valued and heard.

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

Although there has been an increase in safeguarding incidents recently, staff have responded quickly and consistently to ensure that the child is safe. The staff are professionally inquisitive around the sudden increase in incidents to understand and assist the child with the causes for it. They talk to the child about what happened, what could be done differently next time, and how they can best keep themselves safe.

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

The child’s risk assessments include their known and presenting risks. These documents identify clear actions and strategies for staff to follow to reduce the child’s risks. The assessments are updated as and when the child’s needs change.

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

The staff persistently work with the child to reduce substance misuse. Although this is a problematic aspect of the child’s life, the staff have regular conversations and find creative ways to support the child in learning about the dangers of such behaviours. The staff collaborate with police and substance misuse professionals and undertake specific Inspection report for children’s home: 2686949 4 training on the subject to equip themselves with the knowledge to better support the child.

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

Staff are proactive when the child goes missing from home. They promptly act and search for the child until they find them. The police are only contacted when necessary and to ensure that the child returns home safely. Independent return home interviews take place as they should, and the manager takes action to ensure that learning is taken from them, which informs future planning.

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

The child knows how to make a complaint. They understand the complaints process and how to make certain their voice is heard. The manager takes any complaints seriously and promptly addresses them. This reassures the child that their voice is heard and that their safety and well-being are prioritised.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager is tenacious and committed to the child and the staff in the home. They lead by example and care about the progress of the staff as well as the child. The manager has allocated the staff to champion specific areas of the child’s care and encourages them to be part of care planning decisions. This directly contributes to the staff feeling included and valued.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager clearly understands the child’s needs and what they need to make progress. The manager confidently advocates for the child and challenges appropriately when necessary. This demonstrates the manager’s commitment to the child’s well-being.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervision sessions, appraisals and team meetings are effective. They focus on staff development, include practice reflection, and prioritise the child in their discussions. Sessions provide staff with the opportunity to improve their practice so they can achieve the best care, support and outcomes for the child.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff training is up to date and in line with the organisation’s requirements. When necessary, additional training is sourced based on the child’s specific needs. This provides the staff with a better understanding of needs and positively impacts how they can best support them.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager’s review of the quality of care requires further work. The review includes good evaluations of the child’s progress but does not incorporate feedback from the children and stakeholders. An action plan is also missing from the review. This limits how the manager can make future improvements to the child’s lives and their home. Inspection report for children’s home: 2686949 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that a meaningful quality of care review report is carried out. In particular, ensure that the feedback and opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff are ascertained and considered in the manager’s review of the quality of care. Also, the report should clearly identify any actions required for the next six months of delivery in the home and how those actions will be addressed. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 64, paragraph 15.4)

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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: 2686949 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Thorpe House, 61 Richardshaw Lane, Stanningley, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 7EL

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Inspector

Deirdre Silkstone, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2686949 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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