Children's Home run by Care and Management Services Ltd in Birmingham

Unique reference number SC470457 Inspector Dave Carrigan Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

p.1

Registered person Care And Management Services Limited Registered person address Park Business Centre Hastingwood Industrial Park Wood Lane Brimingham B24 9QR Responsible individual Roslyn Ann Clift Registered manager Susan Margaret Lau Date of last inspection 15/07/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 03/02/2015

p.1

Previous inspection adequate Enforcement action since last inspection none

p.2

This inspection

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

p.2

This inspection

The home was judged adequate at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has improved effectiveness. Since the last inspection there have been two changes to the young people living in the home. One young person moved to a new placement and there have been two new admissions. Young people confirm that they feel safe and happy at the home. One young person said ‘staff listen to me about my problems’. Young people enjoy the full attention of the Registered Manager and staff which contributes to a trusting relationship. The Registered Manager provides competent strong leadership. She has a clear focus on developing the home and has ensured that she has recruited suitably qualified and competent staff. Staff benefit from regular supervision and appropriate training that equips them for their role and enhances their existing knowledge base. Some cosmetic alteration to the home has taken place; this was highlighted at the

p.2

This inspection

previous inspection. As a result of the alterations the home is now structurally safe and has created an improved living space for young people. The home has a development plan which is actively used to drive further improvements in the home. Consultation and communication with young people and stakeholders on the quality of care the home gives is now place. This means the well-being of young people is regularly reviewed. The physical intervention log and complaints procedure have both been reviewed and updated. This gives young people a further platform to make their voice heard and ensures appropriate recording of events. None of the young people are in full time education. The home is actively advocating on their behalf to remedy this. The delay in securing educational placements means young people are left without any meaningful learning opportunities in which to educationally thrive. To counter the impact staff provide daily learning time to

p.2

This inspection

3 of 5 ensure young people receive some educational input. Young people are actively involved in their care planning, with a particular emphasis placed on safeguarding. This covers areas such as self-awareness and appropriate friendships. This helps young people to have a responsible attitude towards their safety and to understand the importance of staying safe. 4 of 5

p.3

Information about this children’s home

This privately owned children’s home provides care and accommodation for up to three young people who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

p.4

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/07/2014 Full adequate Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.4

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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.

p.5

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.

p.5

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.

p.5

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.

p.5