Children's Home run by Esland North Limited in Sheffield

Inspection report for children’s home: 2808233 1 Registered provider: Esland North Limited

p.1

Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

p.1

Information about this children’s home

This home is owned and managed by a private provider. It provides care for up to two children who may have social and emotional difficulties.

p.1

Information about this children’s home

This is the first inspection since the home was registered in February 2025. The manager was also registered in February 2025

p.1

Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living in the home.

p.1

Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

p.1

good

How well children and young people are helped and protected good

p.1

good

The effectiveness of leaders and managers good

p.1

good

The children’s home provides effective services that meet the requirements for good.

p.1

good

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

p.1

good

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

p.1

good

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children’s home: 2808233 2

p.1

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Two children have moved into the home in a planned and positive way. The manager recognised that staff could not meet the needs of one child. Unfortunately, this led to the child moving out in an unplanned way. Staff continue to visit the child in their new home. They have created personalised memory books and gifts for the child, to help the child to have a positive ending.

p.2

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are provided with structure, consistent boundaries, and good quality nurturing care. On occasions a child may be reluctant to build relationships with staff, and they struggle to accept the care provided by the adults who look after them. The manager and staff adapt the strategies they use to communicate and build relationships with the child. For one child, staff have made some progress in developing relationships especially considering the child’s starting point.

p.2

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child living at the home enjoys going to school. They have good attendance, and they are making progress.

p.2

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health needs are understood. Staff recognise how children’s past experiences have an impact on their relationship with food. Staff are creative in responding to concerns around a child’s diet, which has helped to reduce the barriers that a child experiences.

p.2

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff receive support and guidance from the organisation’s therapist, which equips them to use the most effective strategies to support children with their mental health and emotional well-being.

p.2

Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff consult with children regularly, and they respond to children’s wishes and feelings. A trip to the seaside was arranged for a child who said that they had never visited a beach. Staff advocate for the children, and for one child this led to them being able to spend more time with their family.

p.2

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

Children’s individual risk assessments are detailed. These documents provide staff with clear guidance, and they are kept under review by the manager. Staff understand children’s individual risks and vulnerabilities and they are clear about the steps to take to mitigate some of those risks.

p.2

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

Staff respond to children when they show unwanted and risky behaviours. Records show that when staff intervene physically, the measures used are proportionate and necessary to keep children and staff safe. There has been one incident involving one child where an unplanned hold was used. The manager took prompt action to address the shortfall, and all staff were provided with additional training. Inspection report for children’s home: 2808233 3 Consequences are rarely used. When they have been used the approach has been restorative. Children are provided with praise and rewards when they show positive behaviour, in line with each child’s identified needs.

p.2

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

Allegations are well managed. They are investigated, and information is shared with safeguarding professionals, with an emphasis on partnership working to manage these risks.

p.3

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

Children do not go missing from the home. There are detailed plans in place should this happen, and staff are clear about their responsibilities to children who go missing.

p.3

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager and her deputy have a positive working relationship. Together they have strong oversight of the home. The manager has a child-centred approach; she is a positive role model for staff and provides them with effective leadership.

p.3

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff receive good quality supervision, which provides them with the opportunity to talk about the child’s plan and to reflect on practice. Staff said that they are happy and feel supported, which means that morale is high. Staff work together as a team. Team meetings take place regularly and are well attended.

p.3

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Professionals involved with the children hold the manager and staff in high regard. One professional said, ‘The manager and staff are child centred. They understand [name of child’s] needs, and they are flexible in their approach.’

p.3

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Complaints are taken seriously. When a complaint was made by a member of the community, the manager investigated this and responded well. This complaint did not involve children.

p.3

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The systems to review and monitor the quality of care provided to children are strong. When shortfalls are identified, the manager takes prompt action to address these.

p.3

The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff are provided with a range of training. When the risks to children change, the manager is proactive in sourcing additional training for staff. This ensures that staff are equipped to meet children’s individual needs. Inspection report for children’s home: 2808233 4

p.3

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: 2808233 5

p.4

Children’s home details

Registered provider: Esland North Limited

p.5

Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Esland Ltd, Suite 1 & 5, Riverside Business Centre, Foundry Lane, Milford, Belper DE56 0RN

p.5

Inspector

Rachel Webster, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2808233 6 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.

p.5

Inspector

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspector

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspector

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6