Children's Home run by Bay View Child Care Limited in Lancashire

Inspection report for children's home: SC416318 1 SC416318 Registered provider: Bay View Child 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

The home is operated by a private company and provides 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 registered with Ofsted in December 2010. The manager registered in September 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, four children were living at the home and were spoken to by the inspector.

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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: 22 October 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: SC416318 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

22/10/2024 Full Good 13/02/2024 Full Good 03/03/2023 Full Good 16/03/2022 Full Good Inspection report for children's home: SC416318 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since the last inspection, two children have remained living in the home, one child has moved out and two children have moved in. Children move in and on from the home in a well-planned, thought-out way. Consequently, this has led to all children settling into their respective new homes well, with minimal disruption to the children who remain living in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff build meaningful relationships with the children. Children express that they feel happy and well cared for living in the home. Positive relationships were observed between the children, staff and management team. Children are able to identify trusted adults who they can speak to if they have any worries or concerns. One professional said, ‘It feels like a home, [Name of child] is just like a different child, and they are more settled now as they have built good relationships and routines here. The laughs and banter are professional but fun.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

All four children are in formal education with staff supporting them to attend daily. Staff offer the children a varied range of informal learning at home, such as, developing independence skills, educational trips, and home learning. This is good progress from their starting points. This means children are supported to achieve their education potential and aspirations for the future.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff recognise and understand the children’s health needs. As such, the children are supported to attend routine health and specialist appointments. A person-centred counsellor and clinical psychologist support staff and children. This means children’s emotional health and well-being needs are also being met.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff understand the importance of supporting the children to see their family and friends. This helps the children to have relationships with the people who are important to them and to maintain a sense of identity and belonging.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Recently, the home has undergone some home improvements, which has helped to enhance the look and feel of the home. However, the kitchen is tired and worn and requires new work tops, a cooker hob and redecoration. One child’s bedroom requires redecoration and a new carpet. Another child’s ensuite bathroom is tired and in need of a freshen up. The conservatory also requires redecoration, new flooring and furniture to be added. In addition, a small amount of broken glass, fence panels with nails in and patio slabs were observed at the top end of the garden in front of the new fence that has been installed. This creates an unpleasant sight and could pose a risk to children.

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

The staff understand their roles and responsibilities regarding safeguarding practices and know what action to take if there is a safeguarding concern. They follow detailed and Inspection report for children's home: SC416318 4 up- to-date risk management plans that are regularly reviewed. This means the care provided by the staff team has resulted in the children being safeguarded and as such their risks and vulnerabilities are reducing.

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

Staff are trained in a variety of safeguarding practices along with specific training to meet the needs of the children, such as, self-harm, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and equality, diversity and inclusion. Due to this, staff are experienced in supporting children to manage their emotions and take immediate action to help the children when safeguarding concerns arise.

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

On one occasion, a child has been missing from home and on a few occasions has left the home without authority to do so. Staff take immediate action to follow the child and encourage them to return. Staff work with the police to ensure that the child returns home safely. The child received an independent return home interview. Due to the swift action of staff and them talking to the child about their risks and vulnerabilities, this has helped to manage and reduce the risk of going missing.

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

Staff have held children on two occasions to keep themselves and the children safe and the home from being damaged. Staff only use physical intervention as a last resort. The registered manager has evaluated the incidents, spoke to the staff and children involved and deemed the holds to be necessary and proportionate to keep all involved safe from harm.

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

An allegation against staff has been managed well in line with safeguarding procedures. The local authority designated officer was alerted along with the child’s social worker and a child protection enquiry initiated. This multi-agency working supported the child to remain safe living in the home.

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

Safeguarding incidents are low in number, but when there is a concern, staff take appropriate action to support the children and consult with the relevant professionals. However, on one occasion after an incident the management team did not notify Ofsted of the incident. This means that the regulator is unable to have sufficient oversight and scrutiny in a timely manner.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager is experienced and qualified for the role. She, along with the deputy manager act as good role models for the staff and they have high aspirations for the children in their care. One member of staff said, ‘The leadership team are knowledgeable, extremely encouraging, motivating and sincere.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

New staff are recruited safely into the home and receive a thorough induction. A high number of staff have the relevant childcare qualification or are working towards this. Staff shared that staff morale is good, and the team is stable. This leads to consistency for the children. Inspection report for children's home: SC416318 5 The registered manager welcomes external scrutiny of the quality of care provided to the children by the independent person who visits monthly. The registered manager is aware of the home’s strengths and weaknesses identified through their own reviewing and monitoring systems.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The registered manager and staff receive regular supervision in line with the home’s statement of purpose. Staff receive an annual review of their performance. However, this would benefit from feedback being gathered from professionals working alongside the member of staff and children living in the home to enhance and develop their practice. Staff attend regular team meetings, clinical supervision, and training. They use this time well to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children. Inspection report for children's home: SC416318 6

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person must take to meet the Care Standards Act 2000, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the ‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards.’ The registered person must comply within the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The quality and purpose of care standard is that children receive care from staff who—

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Requirement Due date

ensure that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed and furnished so as to—

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Requirement Due date

enable each child to participate in the daily life of the home.

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, the registered person must ensure that improvements are made to the kitchen, conservatory and two children’s bedrooms to enhance the children’s overall experience of living in the home.

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Requirement Due date

Specifically, the registered person must ensure that all debris is removed from the garden and the external area is kept free of hazards. 24 August 2025

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that staff appraisals take into account the views of other professionals who have worked with the staff member over the year and of the children living in the home. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 61, paragraph 13.5)

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that they notify Ofsted if there is an incident relating to the protection, safeguarding or welfare of a child living in the home which the registered person considers to be serious. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards,’ page 63, paragraph 14.10) Inspection report for children's home: SC416318 7

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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: SC416318 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Bay View Child Care Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Core Assets, Malvern View, Saxon Business Park, Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4AD

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christopher Thompson

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Inspector

Julie Elder, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: SC416318 9 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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