Children's home run by Harmony Children’s Services

Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1274672 1 Registered provider: Harmony Children’s Services

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Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is run by a private organisation. It provides care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties, and special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

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Information about this children’s home

The manager is in the process of registering with Ofsted.

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This monitoring visit

This home has a three-month condition, which means no children have lived in the home during this period. The purpose of this monitoring visit was to assess the suitability of the home before children move into the home.

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Information about this inspection

This inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000.

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Information about this inspection

The home has recently been refurbished to a high standard. Children’s bedrooms are equipped with matching furniture, new carpets and beds, creating a comfortable and personalised space. The bathroom is modern and newly fitted, and the kitchen is integrated and well maintained.

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Information about this inspection

The home is welcoming and well presented, both internally and externally. The garden areas are well maintained and provide children with space to play and engage in outdoor activities.

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Information about this inspection

Recruitment files reviewed during this visit were compliant with regulatory requirements. Leaders and managers are trained in safer recruitment practices. They apply this knowledge effectively to ensure that all staff employed to work with children are subject to appropriate vetting and checks, thereby promoting children’s safety. Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1274672 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

06/11/2023 Full Outstanding 18/10/2022 Full Good 29/09/2021 Full Good 04/03/2020 Interim Improved effectiveness Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1274672 3

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Harmony Children’s Services

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 3 Park Square, Leeds LS1 2NE

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Inspector

Gemma McDonnell, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home - monitoring visit: 1274672 4 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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Inspector

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Inspector

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Inspector

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