Children's home run by Inspirations Leicestershire Limited

Inspection report for children's home: 2825429 1 Registered provider: Inspirations Leicestershire Limited Full inspection Inspected under the social care common inspection framework

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Information about this children’s home

The home is operated by a private provider. It provides care for up to 4 children who may experience social and emotional difficulties.

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Information about this children’s home

At the time of the inspection, 3 children were living in the home and they contributed to the inspection.

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Overall experiences and progress of

children and young people, taking into account

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outstanding

How well children and young people are helped and protected outstanding

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outstanding

The effectiveness of leaders and managers outstanding

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outstanding

The children’s home provides highly effective services that consistently exceed the standards of good. The actions of the children’s home contribute to significantly improved outcomes and positive experiences for children and young people who need help, protection and care.

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outstanding

Date of last inspection: not previously inspected

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outstanding

Overall judgement at last inspection: not applicable

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outstanding

Enforcement action since last inspection: not applicable Inspection report for children's home: 2825429 2

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The home is extremely well presented. Children’s bedrooms are personalised to reflect their individual personalities, interests and preferences. There is ample space for children to spend time alone if they wish, as well as separate areas designated for education and social activities. The layout and decor of the home have been thoughtfully planned to provide children with a warm, nurturing environment and the best possible experiences while living here.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Children have developed exceptionally strong and secure attachments with staff in a short period of time. This has enabled them to make excellent progress from their starting points when moving into the home. The very positive relationships children share with staff have been instrumental in helping them feel safe to talk openly about any worries or concerns. External professionals were highly complimentary about the leaders and managers and the positive atmosphere in the home, particularly for children who have recently moved in. One professional commented, ‘The constant stream of hugs is so natural. I’m excited to see how far they have come already. The progress they have made – you would think they have been here longer.’

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

The wishes and feelings of children are at the centre of life at this home. Staff use fresh and creative approaches to keep children engaged. This helps children to feel listened to and supports their relationships with staff. There is a dedicated weekly meeting where children and staff come together to talk about what matters most to them.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Staff receive regular support from an assistant psychologist, who works in the home, providing sessions aligned to staff learning and professional development. The therapeutic approach is strong, consistent and embedded across all aspects of the children’s care. As a result, all children have made outstanding progress in their emotional and behavioural development, supported by the nurturing, reflective and clinically informed practice offered by the staff team.

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Overall experiences and progress of children and young people: outstanding

Two children are fully engaged in full-time education and attend schools that meet their needs well. The third child currently attends education in the mornings, with additional learning taking place at home in the afternoons. This approach provides the child with structured support and increased opportunities to develop the skills and confidence needed for a successful transition into full-time education. Excellent communication between staff and education professionals contributes to the significant progress all children make. Staff ensure that all children receive creative, individualised educational opportunities tailored to their needs. Inspection report for children's home: 2825429 3 Children participate in a variety of activities to support their interests. Staff ensure that children engage in physical activities. Children are helped to remain healthy as well as having fun, and again, this supports the development of relationships.

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

Staff and managers know the children exceptionally well and have positive relationships with them. They take time to understand each child’s lived experience and trauma and any subsequent behaviours that are linked to this. Staff undertake a lot of proactive educational work to help children learn how to keep themselves safe in the home and in the community.

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

Staff have introduced a range of effective tools to support safeguarding practice. Children engage in worksheets and games that help them understand how to recognise when they feel unsafe and what actions they can take. As a result, staff can continually assess each child’s individual needs and plan targeted work that helps to promote their safety and wellbeing.

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

When children use harmful language, staff use curiosity about this behaviour. Staff use child-friendly resources to support children to understand their behaviours. One child shared information that provided staff with an insight into potential harm, and they provided ideas to help the child going forwards.

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

Children have not gone missing from home or made any complaints. Children are helped to feel safe and secure through nurture and trusted relationships with staff.

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

There are occasions when staff need to hold children to keep them safe. Records of these incidents are detailed and clearly demonstrate how staff have used de-escalation techniques to prevent incidents from escalating. They only use physical intervention when necessary. Both children and staff are spoken with after an incident and receive a full debrief, providing an opportunity to reflect on what happened and raise any worries or concerns.

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

A key strength of the home is its proactive approach to safeguarding. Managers and staff have a strong understanding of each child’s individual risks and vulnerabilities, and they consistently go above and beyond to implement plans that prevent harm and promote children’s safety.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The registered manager is aspirational for children. She is committed and ambitious. She knows the children exceptionally well and speaks very highly of each one.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

The manager demonstrates a strong commitment to ensuring that children experience the best possible lives while living in the home. The deputy manager shares this Inspection report for children's home: 2825429 4 enthusiasm and dedication, creating a cohesive and motivated leadership team. The positive relationships between the managers and the children are evident and contribute significantly to children’s overall experiences. Leaders are visible, present in the home and actively involved in children’s daily lives.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Staff are benefiting from a highly knowledgeable manager who supports them to develop their own learning and apply this learning to care practice. For example, the manager gathers extensive information from research that relates to the children’s individual needs and has detailed discussions in team meetings to support staff.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Managers ensure that team meetings are held regularly and are productive. The current needs of children are discussed in detail. Staff feel able to contribute to the meetings. There is a standing agenda item regarding safeguarding and learning and development. This enhances communication between staff and managers and improves staff development, particularly in safeguarding practice.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

Management oversight of practice is exceptional. Effective quality assurance tools are used consistently and to good effect. The children’s relevant documents, such as plans, reports and other records, routinely contain the manager’s evaluative comments. Monthly self-assessment reports include analytical observations and graphical information produced by the manager. This helps staff to reflect on their care practice, understand children’s needs more deeply and enhance their knowledge.

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The effectiveness of leaders and managers: outstanding

External professionals speak positively about the managers and the way children’s needs are consistently prioritised in the home. Their views reflect and reinforce the excellent care and support that children receive. Inspection report for children's home: 2825429 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: 2825429 6

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Children’s home details

Registered provider: Inspirations Leicestershire Limited

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Children’s home details

Registered provider address: 131a London Road, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5DP

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Inspector

Corline Parker, Social Care Inspector Inspection report for children's home: 2825429 7 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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