Children's home run by Homes 2 Inspire Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2537252 1 Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Ltd

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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 owned by a private company. It offers care for up to two children who may experience social and emotional difficulties. At the time of the inspection, two children were living in the home and both children were spoken with.

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Information about this children’s home

The manager registered with Ofsted in September 2024.

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Information about this children’s home

The home does not currently have an identified responsible individual.

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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: 12 November 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: 2537252 2

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

12/11/2024 Full Good 08/11/2023 Full Good 13/09/2022 Full Outstanding 14/09/2021 Full Good Inspection report for children’s home: 2537252 3

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Both children spoke of attending education settings and making progress. Attendance is supported by staff, who are ambitious to see the children achieve their full potential. Communication with schools is effective and timely. When incidents occur in school, staff support the children to return to school as soon as possible and support school staff to develop plans for engagement.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children receive high levels of support to develop independence skills. Both children recognised the importance of this work and that they are working towards moving on from the home with the skills that they need. The staff challenge professionals when they feel the progress around planning and next steps are not at children’s required pace.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are helped to access specialist services when required. These professionals are also contacted by staff to seek advice and guidance at times when the children require additional support and care planning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Children are supported to explore and learn about positive relationships and identity of self. They are encouraged to engage in reflective conversations to aid their understanding of areas such as gender and sexuality. Staff support children’s decision- making and access services such as sexual health clinics for resources.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The children clearly identified trusted members of staff with whom they have positive relationships. They spoke of being able to seek out staff when they have worries or concerns and know that the staff will be able to help them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Positive behaviour is continually promoted, celebrated and rewarded. Children benefit from a wide range of activities, including foreign holidays. The children are enjoying new experiences and this contributes to them feeling connected to their home.

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

If children go missing, there are clear processes and plans for the staff to follow. The staff complete detailed records of the event while the child is away from the home. When new risks are identified linked to the children going missing, staff respond proactively, amending and updating plans and risk assessments. Staffing levels overnight have been increased recently to ensure the children receive effective care and support when missing from home. Children have return home discussions with staff and external professionals.

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

Health and safety checks are thorough and where concerns are identified these are swiftly reported and resolved. Safer recruitment ensures that children are cared for by adults who are deemed suitable. Inspection report for children’s home: 2537252 4 Medication errors are rare. When an error occurs, staff are supported to identify the learning from this, using audits. Errors are also discussed anonymously during team meetings to support learning for staff. When medication is refused by children, there are systems in place to audit and monitor this and for seeking medical advice if required.

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

Room searches are carried out if there are any safeguarding concerns. Children are engaged with this process and supportive conversations are offered afterwards.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager focuses on the development of the team to ensure that the children receive the best support and care. There have been several staffing changes recently, but the team has shown its strength and resilience, and these changes have had no impact on the children. Staff speak highly of the team and the managers. They have clear knowledge and understanding about the safeguarding and protection of children.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a detailed package of audits and checks to monitor the standard of the care provided to the children, as well as to manage and monitor the wider environment. The manager has clear oversight of these checks but devolves appropriate responsibility to other members of the team.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

There is a comprehensive package of training offered to the team. The manager and team regularly discuss and access training that would benefit the children and support the development of the staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Supervisions take place regularly, carried out by senior members of the team. These are supportive sessions for the staff to reflect and learn from past experiences as well as to share knowledge. Supervisions support the staff’s work and personal needs.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Team meetings are well attended, and records are detailed. There is a clear focus on the children as well as the health of staff. Team meetings are a supportive learning environment and provide continued development opportunities. Inspection report for children’s home: 2537252 5

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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: 2537252 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Homes 2 Inspire Ltd

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: Lumonics House, Valiant Office Suites, Valley Drive, Rugby CV21 1TQ

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Inspector

Rachel Moore, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2537252 7 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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