Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Bradford

Unique reference number SC424141 Inspection date 18/03/2014 Inspector Angela Whiteley Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Date of last inspection 11/12/2013 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Brief description of the service

This service is a privately owned children's home which is part of a large organisation. The home provides care and accommodation for up to six young people with emotional and/or behavioural problems.

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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. Satisfactory 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. Inadequate 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

Since their previous inspection the service is judged to be making good progress .

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Progress

At the last full inspection in December 2013, the overall judgement was good. There were two requirements and three recommendations made at the full inspection, which the Registered Manager has positively addressed. The Registered Manager maintains effective leadership of the home assisted by a competent deputy and committed staff team. This ensures young people continue to enjoy high standards and good quality care.

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Progress

The Registered Manager is proactive in chasing placing authorities for missing documents to ensure young people’s files contain all the required information. This ensures young people have access to accurate records about their care history and that staff are able to support their current and emerging needs. Pathway plans and individual independence programmes are in place for ‘eligible’ young people. This takes account of their ability to learn new skills and prepares them well for their transition to adult life. Placements are subject to frequent review and managed through timely decision-making meetings, which ensure young people are fully informed about their care plan. Young people are protected by strong child protection measures with regard to staffing, health and safety, bullying and behaviour management. The Registered Manager and staff work closely with other professionals and the placing authority to

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Progress

ensure the safety and welfare of young people. Recent emergency admissions have unsettled some well-established and stable placements. These were subject to prompt and carefully considered care planning decisions. Some young people were moved in a planned way to other homes. Effective support of young people in crisis has enabled them to settle quickly into their routines and continue to achieve improved outcomes in all aspects of their lives.

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Progress

Young people learn to take responsibility for their behaviour. The use of sanctions and physical interventions continues to be minimal. Physical intervention and sanction records have been improved and refresher training provided to staff. This ensures all the required information is being recorded correctly, whilst further recording improvements are being planned.

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Progress

Young people benefit for a consistent and experienced staff team that are well qualified to meet their care needs. Staff deliver a strong, child-focused service that helps young people fulfil their aspirations and achieve their potential. Young people benefit from the improved knowledge and understanding of staff who have recently attended child sexual exploitation training. This ensures staff keep up-to-date with their practice and are able to meet the current and emerging needs of young people in placement. They are well supported and receive frequent supervision, which is well recorded and signed by the member of staff and supervisor.

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Progress

Young people continue to live in a safe, secure and caring environment where there is regular dialogue and consultation. They have good relationships with staff. As a result; outcomes continue to improve with reductions in risk-taking behaviours and ‘missing from home’ incidents, improvements in contact arrangements, and better engagement with education and activities. The home has taken appropriate steps to ensure further education opportunities are available to young people to enable them to continue their learning.

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Progress

Young people live in a large house, which is generally well maintained. A comprehensive improvement plan is in place to address the maintenance and repair work identified at the home. The hall, stairs and landing carpets have been replaced. Other areas of the home have been improved by redecoration and painting and damaged furniture has been removed. Other planned refurbishment has begun as part of the on-going improvement plan for the home. The Registered Manager demonstrates a strong commitment to these improvements. This ensures young people and staff live in a comfortable and homely environment, which promotes their safety and well-being.

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Progress

The Registered Manager provides visible leadership, which promotes good quality care and positive outcomes for young people. The staff team ensures young people are protected through a number of measures, including thorough risk assessments, robust quality assurance systems and frequent communication with a range of statutory and other agencies. This contributes to the effective management of risk and as a result, young people are safeguarded in the placement. The range of measures in place ensures the standards within this home remain high and continue to improve.

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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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