Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Nottingham

Unique reference number SC457500 Inspector Catherine Honey Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Cambian Childcare Limited Registered person address Pinnacle House 2 Oakwood Square, Cheadle Royal Business Park CHEADLE Cheshire SK8 3SB Responsible individual Victor Takadiwa Registered manager POST VACANT Date of last inspection 11/06/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 30/12/2014

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Previous inspection adequate Enforcement action since last inspection There has been no enforcement action since the last inspection.

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This inspection

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

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This inspection

There has been sustained and consistent improvement in the functioning of this home since the last inspection. Young people are thriving and are making considerable progress. They benefit from living in a calm, warm and friendly environment supported by a consistent and nurturing staff team. A young person stated, 'At this home staff really care’.

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This inspection

Young people have exceptional attendance and achievement at school. Some are highly aspirational about their future. Others have made significant progress in relation to managing their behaviour, their health has improved and their general demeanour is happier and more settled. Young people do not engage in risk-taking behaviour and rarely go missing from the home. They have built up trust-time with staff and now enjoy free time to spend with their friends. There have been significant improvements in young people's contact with family members and some have been able to have overnight contact with relatives for the first time, enabling young people to build better relationships with people significant to them.

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This inspection

Young people benefit from the clear guidance and boundaries provided by a more stable and consistent staff team. There is positive placement matching within the home and young people enjoy living with each other.

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This inspection

At the last inspection, three requirements and four recommendations were made. All requirements and recommendations have been met demonstrating the home's capacity for sustained improvement. There is regular monitoring of the functioning of the home by the management team. Reports produced and submitted to Ofsted are now more comprehensive and accurately reflect the functioning of the home ensuring the regulator has a clear overview of the home. 3 of 5 Young people's health is now regularly monitored by staff in conjunction with health care providers. This has ensured young people receive appropriate health care where necessary. Since the last inspection, young people have discussed their own health needs directly with medical practitioners, for example, discussing changes in medication. This demonstrates how young people are taking greater responsibly for their own health care. Internal doors, such as the lounge door, are no longer locked

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This inspection

enabling young people free access around their own home. Young people confirm bathroom doors now have a full locking mechanism ensuring their privacy is protected.

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This inspection

The home's Statement of Purpose now better reflects the functioning of the home providing a clear representation to those accessing the document. Communication with stakeholders such as the police and education providers has improved. There is regular information sharing between the home and professionals involved in young people's lives, ensuring consistent care is maintained.

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This inspection

Two shortfalls were identified at this inspection. Young people benefit from access to a car and this is used to transport them to school, the shops and for other excursions. Staff conduct weekly checks to ensure the vehicle is safe and road worthy. However, a health and safety hazard relating to the car was identified by the inspector during the inspection. The car was immediately taken out of service and an alternative method of transportation sourced.

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This inspection

An assessment of the home's location is in place as required by regulation. Although this document comprehensively assesses the local environment, it does not include reference to any consultation undertaken with relevant local bodies such as the police or the local safeguarding children board (LSCB). It is important these local bodies have the opportunity to give their opinions and views on the location of the home.

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This inspection

There has been a change in manager since the last inspection. A new manager is in post and has submitted his application to register with Ofsted. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

The home is registered to accommodate up to six children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a large private organisation.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/06/2014 Full adequate 06/11/2013 Full adequate 19/09/2013 Full inadequate

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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

(2001) ensure any activities in which children participate are so far as reasonably practicable free from avoidable risks. This relates to ensuring the home's vehicle is safe to use (Regulation 23 (b)) 16/01/2015

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) when conducting a review of the appropriateness and suitability of the location of the premises, consult and take into account the views of such local bodies or persons as the registered person considers appropriate. (Regulation 31 (1B)) 30/01/2015 Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Reg. Requirement Due date

This document may be reproduced in whole or in part for non-commercial educational purposes, provided that the information quoted is reproduced without adaptation and the source and date of publication are stated.

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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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