Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in East Riding of Yorkshire

Unique reference number SC460063 Inspection date 03/01/2014 Inspector Nicola McEvinney Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 08/10/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This home is operated by a large private company. It is registered to provide care for up to six young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home has an independence flat adjacent to the home to enable young people to move into, in preparation for them living independently. There is also a training flat as part of the main building to support young people with their independence skills.

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The inspection judgements and what they mean

Good progress The children’s home has demonstrated continued improvement in quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the large majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection.

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progress

The children’s home has maintained quality of care and outcomes for children and young people and where appropriate has addressed all requirements and the majority of recommendations that were raised at the previous inspection.

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progress

The children’s home has failed to address one or more requirements and/or has not met the majority of recommendations and/or the quality of care and outcomes for children and young people have declined since the last full inspection.

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Progress

The home has been non-operational since June 2013. It is in the process being taken over by another branch of the existing company and is being totally refurbished. The registered provider has indicated that the home will not be operational for an unspecified time. Should the home decide to accept placements they are required to inform Ofsted of their intention before they do so.

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Progress

New policies and procedures are being produced as part of the move over to the new organisation. A staff team have been recruited and they are currently undergoing training to help them to meet the new intended remit of the home. It is currently subject to an application for re-registration under the new company including a Registered Manager application.

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About this inspection

The purpose of this inspection is to assure children and young people, parents, the public, local authorities and government of the quality and standard of the service provided. The inspection was carried out under the Care Standards Act 2000 to assess the effectiveness of the service and to consider how well it complies with the relevant regulations and meets the national minimum standards.

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About this inspection

The report details the progress made by the provider since the last full inspection, identifies any further strengths, any areas for improvement and makes judgements as outlined in the Inspection of children’s homes – framework for inspection.

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