Children's Home run by Idem Living Limited in Devon

Inspection report for children's home: 2572552 1 Registered provider: Idem Living 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 by a private organisation. It provides care for one child who may have needs associated with social and emotional difficulties, or have learning difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager has been registered with Ofsted from April 2025.

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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: 2572552 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/07/2024 Full Good 25/04/2023 Full Good 20/07/2022 Full Requires improvement to be good 06/06/2022 Full Inadequate Inspection report for children's home: 2572552 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

One child was living at the home at the time of the inspection. Time was spent with this child throughout both days, and warm interactions between the child and staff were regularly observed throughout the inspection. The child reports that they like living in the home, they like staff and they do fun activities. The child said there is many staff who work in the home.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child experienced a positive move into the home. The children’s guide was adapted to be specific for the child, and this helped the child to learn about staff and the home before their first visit. The child was also able to meet several staff members before moving to the home. The child’s move into the home was quick as this was in line with their wishes and feelings, and in their best interests. The child has settled into the home quickly because of good multi-agency planning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children’s health needs are supported by staff who are kind, empathetic and therapeutic in their approach. Children engage with agencies that are relevant to their individual needs, and that will help support the staff team with the unique complexities of the child. Support for children from external agencies is well timed. The child engages with a part-time timetable, which is currently appropriate for their needs. There are plans in place to help the child engage with school full time.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children engage with activities that are fun and which are in line with their interests. The child is regularly helped to ride their bike and scooter, as it is recognised by staff that these are activities that the child enjoys and finds calming. The child is encouraged to try new and varied activities.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child in the home is highly thought of and affectionally talked about. Staff made efforts to celebrate the child’s birthday in a fun and memorable way. Staff think carefully about how they support the child, and how to adapt their ways of working to help the child to make progress. For example, staff adapt routines to make sure that when they leave the house with the child, this is done safely and the child does not go ahead on their own.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

There is a welcoming and homely feel to the downstairs of the home. However, the child’s bedroom is messy, with various toys covering the floor. The duvet cover had been removed from the inner duvet, and the child’s bedding was piled on the bed. Leaders and managers are working with the child and addressing how to keep their room clean and tidy.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has recently chosen to eat some meals in their bedroom. More could be done to ensure that the child’s mealtimes are enjoyable and that staff are encouraging the child to have meals in the communal areas of the home. This will help the child develop positive routines throughout their day. Inspection report for children's home: 2572552 4

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

When the child-uses substances, staff respond quickly and seek appropriate medical attention. Children are helped by staff who use a nurturing and empathetic approach, and efforts are made to ensure that staff from other agencies who are offering medical attention are aware of the child’s unique needs. This means that the child is helped to learn from their mistakes in a positive way.

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

When children raise concerns about external professionals, these are taken seriously. Leaders and managers ensure that concerns are reported to social care professionals. However, a lack of joined-up working has meant that information was not passed to the police in a timely way. More could be done to ensure that there is effective multi-agency working.

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

Staff hold important conversations regularly with children. These cover themes that are relevant to children’s lives, and staff allow children to guide conversations so that they can reflect on issues that are important to them such as relationships and family. More could be done to ensure that important conversations also help children learn about their own risk-taking behaviours such as staying safe in the community.

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

Staff have a good understanding of children’s risks and know how to help children during significant incidents. Staff implement clear and consistent boundaries with the child, which helps them to feel safe and cared for. When incidents take place, staff adopt ways of working that are grounded in the therapeutic approach adopted by the home. This has likely contributed to a low level of incidents taking place to date.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Leaders and managers have good vision for the development of this home and high expectations for what children can achieve. The manager is committed to providing good-quality care and leading a good staff team. There is a clear culture of reflection and learning in the home which shapes staff practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager has introduced some research-informed practice, which has helped staff to learn about the unique needs of the child and how to support them. This has likely contributed to staff being able to build relationships with the child quickly.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff feel supported by leaders and managers and say they can voice concerns if they wish. Some staff feel that there have been difficulties with communication, which has caused confusion at times. Leaders and managers are aware that there have been some issues in this area, and efforts have been made to implement new ways of working.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Health and social care professionals report very positively on the quality of care provided at the home, and speak highly of the nurturing, caring and thoughtful approach that has Inspection report for children's home: 2572552 5 been adopted by staff. Professionals also comment on the good communication between them and the leadership team in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings and supervisions are held regularly, and staff feel able to contribute ideas and reflections on their practice. Staff are supported to consider safeguarding scenarios and reflect on significant incidents. This means that the team is clear on how to support the child and respond to incidents when they take place. Inspection report for children's home: 2572552 6

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Statutory requirements

This section sets out the actions that the registered person(s) 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(s) 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

understand the children’s home’s overall aims and the outcomes it seeks to achieve for children

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Requirement Due date

use this understanding to deliver care that meets children’s needs and supports them to fulfil their potential.

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the standard in paragraph (1) requires the registered person to—

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Requirement Due date

protect and promote each child’s welfare;

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Requirement Due date

provide personalised care that meets each child’s needs, as recorded in the child’s relevant plans, taking account of the child’s background. (Regulation 6 (1)(a)(b) (2)(b)(ii)(iv))

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Requirement Due date

In particular, the registered person must ensure that children are consistently supported to have positive routines, and that staff are using different techniques to encourage the child to engage in mealtimes, which are held in communal areas of the home with staff. 1 September 2025

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Recommendation

 The registered person should ensure that staff are engaging children in meaningful ways to help children to keep their bedroom’s clean and tidy, and that there are plans in place to guide staff practice. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 14, paragraph 3.3) Inspection report for children's home: 2572552 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: 2572552 8

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Idem Living Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 6 Stable Court Business Centre, Water Lane, Tarbock Green, Prescot L35 1RD

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Inspector

Minnette Sims, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2572552 9 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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