Children's Home run by Parker SC Limited in North Yorkshire

Inspection report for children’s home: 2830419 1 Registered provider: Parker SC Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and managed by a private provider. It provides care for one child who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

There is currently one child living at 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

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2830419 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child was spoken to during the inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

A well-planned transition into the home helped the child to quickly familiarise themselves with their new surroundings and the adults caring for them. A child-friendly transition plan focused on the child developing early relationships with the staff. The care taken by leaders and managers in planning the transition ensured that staff’s knowledge of the child’s needs helped the child to settle quickly and have a sense of comfort.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is thriving and happy in school. They have been supported to stay at their existing school since moving to this home. Staff prepare the child well for their day and transport them to school. Staff support the child’s progress in school by encouraging them to read books at home that they enjoy. Staff encourage the child to have aspirations and think about what career they would like when they finish their education.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff support the child to develop their independence skills, using incremental tasks and repetition to help the child to retain information. They cook healthy meals together and help the child to keep their environment clean and tidy. The child has made progress with their personal care, confidence and overall independence.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is helped to live a healthy lifestyle, and their health needs are well met. Staff support the child to attend all health appointments. They talk to the child to help them understand their health needs and the adolescent changes the child is experiencing. This is helping to develop the child’s self-awareness.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child enjoys a range of activities, such as horse riding, dog training and squash. The child has developed a passion for horse riding and takes part in competitions. These hobbies and interests promote positive social engagement and the child’s self-esteem.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has helped to choose the decor throughout the home. Their bedroom reflects their personal interests. Staff work with the adults who care for the child’s siblings to arrange fun activities for them to do together. Photos of the child with their brothers and sisters displayed in the home enrich the homely environment, giving the child a sense of belonging.

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

The child says they feel safe living at this home. Comprehensive risk assessments for the child address all identified risks. Risks identified as low have proactive plans to prevent issues arising and risks escalating. As a result, the child is being safeguarded effectively.

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

Staff understand the child’s positive behaviour support plan and use it effectively to help the child when they become upset. It has not been necessary to use holds to keep the Inspection report for children’s home: 2830419 3 child safe. Staff are up to date with their training and know what to do should physical intervention be necessary.

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

The child’s online risks are well managed. Managers work with the child’s mother and school to ensure that there is a consistent approach to online safety. Key-work sessions are regular and meaningful for the child, and they are developing the child’s understanding of what being safe online means.

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

Staff use appropriate consequences that are consistent and responsive to the child’s behaviour. Staff take time to explain to the child the rationale for the action they take and how this is aimed at helping the child make better and safer choices. Because of this, the child is accepting when a consequence is used.

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

Staff encourage the child to take positive risks as part of their independence plan. For example, they support the child to walk to the local shop with the aim of them doing this independently.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have a clear vision for the home. They have created an environment where the child feels valued and safe and can be themselves. The manager is new to the role and is keen to learn, working with experts and accessing training with the whole team to develop staff’s practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager prioritises staff well-being. Staff value the professional and personal support available to them. The supportive and committed culture established by the manager gives staff the confidence and skill to provide the child with consistent and positive care.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Practice-related supervision is regular. Staff enjoy and benefit from these sessions. Supervision sessions include an in-depth discussion about the child and their progress. Staff report that their supervision is reflective, and there is some evidence of this in the documentation. However, recordings do not always reflect the richness and detail of the conversation and may impact on the manager revisiting important conversations with staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has a range of effective monitoring systems that support their oversight of the home. The manager listens to feedback and uses this to improve the quality of care provided to the child. The independent person visiting the home has established a rapport with the child that encourages the child to talk about living at the home. This supports the independent person’s scrutiny of the child’s care and experiences.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Delays for some members of staff in gaining the relevant qualification have been escalated effectively with the training provider offering the qualification. This has helped to move things along, and the staff have now passed their qualification. Inspection report for children’s home: 2830419 4

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff receive supervision that allows them to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children in their care. In addition, ensure that supervision records capture the detail of the reflective discussion. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 61, paragraph 13.2)

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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: 2830419 5

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Suite 3 Evolution Business Centre, Darlington Road, Northallerton DL6 2NQ

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Inspector

Kirstie Sutherland, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2830419 6 regulates 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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