Children's home run by Young Living Children’s Services Limited

Inspection report for children’s home: 2818053 1 Registered provider: Young Living Children’s Services Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home registered with Ofsted in May 2025 and is privately owned. It provides care for up to two children who experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of this inspection, one child was living at the home. The child was not at home during the inspection.

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Information about this children’s home

The home is led by a registered manager.

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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: 2818053 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child has made good progress since they moved into the home. The child and staff have developed good relationships, and the child’s fond memories of activities with the staff are captured in a creative memory book that is full of positive comments about the child. A family member said, ‘She (the child) has enjoyed it there. I think they are good and look after her well.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child’s care plan is detailed. It is person-centred and written from the child’s perspective. It covers all aspects of the child’s life and includes a useful two-page profile. This enables staff to promptly access the important details of the plan in order to provide good and consistent care for the child.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Since moving to the home, the child has not had a structured educational provision. Staff attempt to engage the child in educational activities. These include cooking, baking and trips to museums. Meetings with the respective local authority to identify the right educational place for the child are required to support the child’s education and learning.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

Staff assist the child in maintaining their health by promoting healthy eating and regular exercise. The staff carry out one-to-one sessions with the child, and these include support for the child’s mental well-being. The child is helped to attend routine medical appointments. Medication is stored safely and administered and recorded well.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The child is helped to learn age-appropriate independence skills, such as cooking, washing clothes, personal care and weekly shopping.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: good

The staff regularly spend time with the child to discuss issues that are important to them. Weekly conversations also capture the child’s views, wishes, feelings and choices and help them feel heard.

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

There is a detailed plan that helps staff respond to the child’s behaviour in a sensitive but effective manner. The plan identifies known risks to the child. It informs staff how to respond to minimise the risks and keep the child safe. The child’s emotions and associated behaviours are also recorded. The plan is reviewed and updated regularly so that staff have the most recent information about the child.

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

The child has not been missing from the home. However, there have been times when the child has been absent without permission. Staff respond appropriately when this happens. This includes liaison with other professionals who support the child. Staff adhere to clear plans and procedures. Inspection report for children’s home: 2818053 3 When the child’s behaviour becomes more concerning, the staff manage this well. They understand how to respond to the child to prevent situations from deteriorating. All incidents of behaviour management are recorded in detail and reviewed by the manager. Incidents have not required staff to physically intervene to keep the child and others safe. Staff are trained in de-escalation and safe handling techniques. The responsible individual is a qualified trainer in this area.

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

Staff have helped the child to understand the role of an advocate and how to access this support if required. There is also a child-friendly complaints form. This is easily accessible to the child.

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

The manager ensures that safer recruitment procedures are used for all staff joining the team.

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

Staff support the child in addressing harmful behaviour. This includes helping the child to manage emotions in other ways. Therefore, incidents of this nature have significantly reduced while living at this home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

Staff love working at this home. They feel very well supported by the manager and responsible individual. They are helped to develop in their care practice and careers. Their opinions are listened to, and they know how to raise concerns should they have any. One staff member said, ‘I feel genuinely valued and encouraged in my role. I truly enjoy coming to work.’

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager knows the strengths of the team and areas that she still wants to develop further. A well-written workforce development plan is in place and supports the direction of staff development going forwards. Additionally, the manager has produced a development plan for the home. This document is strong and sets out clear actions with timescales. The plans identify continuous improvements to the home environment and staff practice, which reflects the ambitions of the manager and leaders.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

New staff coming to work in the home receive a good induction, which includes regular probationary meetings to monitor and review their progress. It also includes a good range of training and developmental opportunities. This is supported by additional workshops led by the manager and responsible individual. This helps staff to feel well prepared for their role. They also feel supported in advancing to more senior roles in the home.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager ensures that staff receive regular one-to-one supervision sessions, which include discussions about their welfare and development. Additionally, the sessions include discussions about various safeguarding scenarios and policies. The staff supervision processes and sessions are effective in ensuring that managers maintain good oversight of staff and support their development. Inspection report for children’s home: 2818053 4 The manager ensures that team meetings take place regularly, and staff value these and feel able to contribute to the ongoing running of the home. There are in-depth discussions around the care of the child. Theories linked to the child’s past experiences are explored to see how these factors may change their approach to caring for the child. The manager meets with any staff unable to attend to provide them updates. This ensures that the staff member does not miss any important information.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager feels extremely well supported by the leaders of the organisation. The responsible individual contacts the manager daily and is always available to provide support. He visits the home at least once a week. He provides regular one-to-one supervision to the manager and maintains careful oversight.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: good

The manager uses a range of effective auditing tools and carries out a comprehensive monthly audit. She spends time with the child to listen to their views. She also observes staff practice to ensure that the child is cared for well and kept safe. Inspection report for children’s home: 2818053 5

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Recommendation

 The registered person should work closely with staff and the placing authority to ensure that children who are excluded or not enrolled in school receive support to resume full-time education as soon as possible. In the interim, children should be supported to sustain or regain their confidence in education and be engaged in suitable structured activities. (‘Guide to the Children’s Homes Regulations, including the quality standards’, page 28, paragraph 5.15)

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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: 2818053 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Young Living Children’s Services Limited

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Children’s home details

Responsible individual: Christopher Quinn

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Inspector

Shaun Caplis, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children’s home: 2818053 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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