Children's Home, Residential special school run by SES Turnstone Limited in Norfolk

Unique reference number SC452461 Inspector Clive Lucas Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Residential special school (>295 days/year)

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Registered manager Tina Alexis Raven Date of last inspection 15/10/2013 2 of 5 Inspection date 06/11/2014

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Previous inspection good Enforcement action since last inspection none

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This inspection

This home was judged good at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has improved effectiveness .

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This inspection

Since the previous inspection of 15 October 2013 the home has continued to make improvements. There were no requirements made at the last inspection, but there were four recommendations relating to restraint and staff induction. These have all been addressed. The Registered Manager monitors the restraint records regularly to ensure that they contain the required information and to ascertain patterns and trends. The effectiveness of work with young people to address the behaviour that has led to restraint can then be reviewed and adjusted as required. Records of restraints show that de-escalation methods are tried before a restraint is applied. There is ongoing discussion with the consultant psychiatrist used by the home to look at how staff work with young people and to help reduce the need for this type of response to challenging behaviour. There have been high numbers of restraints for some young people, but the monitoring shows this to be decreasing significantly

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This inspection

over time. The Registered Manager also reviews risk assessments and care plans to monitor the progress of young people and this helps to ensure that the work with young people is effective and leading to positive outcomes for them.

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This inspection

All staff are able to complete the Induction Standards for the Children’s Workforce within six months and to undertake a comprehensive training programme to help them do their job well. One member of staff commented that they had numerous training opportunities over the previous 12 months. This induction and training helps staff to develop their knowledge and skills to provide a good level of care for young people.

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This inspection

Three young people have moved on from the home since the previous inspection. These moves have been planned, so avoiding the upset and trauma for young people of unplanned and sudden moves. The educational attendance of some young people has improved significantly. The Registered Manager is keen to build on this and encourage stronger engagement in education, which can lead to better 3 of 5 achievement for young people, improving their opportunities in later life. There are high aspirations for young people, which help to encourage stronger outcomes.

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This inspection

Staff say that there have been 'terrific' improvements in the home in the last year and describe a 'game plan' for the home which people understand and work to. One said 'the culture of the home has improved dramatically and I feel much more confident in my role with regard to child protection and safeguarding'. This clear direction and improved confidence of staff allows them to be more focused on the work they are doing with young people.

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This inspection

Families, social workers and other agencies are positive about the home. One social worker describes the home as 'exceptional'. They refer to significant improvements for young people in areas such as education and contact with families. The Registered Manager and staff have good relationships with other agencies and families to ensure consistent and effective work with young people.

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This inspection

The Statement of Purpose has been amended, but does not include everything that regulations require it to. The omissions are minor, but as a consequence the Statement of Purpose does not provide as comprehensive information for families and other agencies as is required. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

The home is managed and run by a private company. It provides residential care for up to eight young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Education may be provided on the same site.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/10/2013 Full good 21/08/2013 Full inadequate 06/06/2013 Interim good progress 13/12/2012 Full good

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Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes Regulations 2001 and the National Minimum Standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Reg. Requirement Due date

4 (2001) ensure that the Statement of Purpose includes the matters listed in Schedule 1 of the Children's Homes Regulations 2001. (Regulation 4(1)) 19/12/2014 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Reg. Requirement Due date

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What inspection judgements mean

At the interim inspections we make a judgement on whether the home has improved in effectiveness, sustained effectiveness, or declined in effectiveness since the previous full inspection. This is in line with the Inspection of children’s homes: framework for inspection.

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Information 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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Information about this inspection

The report details the main strengths, any areas for improvement, including any breaches of regulation, and any failure to meet national minimum standards. The judgements included in the report are made against the framework of inspection for children's homes.

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