Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Torbay

Unique reference number SC456910 Inspector Michelle Oxley 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 Sharon Michelle Edney Registered manager Beverley Lorraine Goode Date of last inspection 15/05/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 13/01/2015

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Previous inspection adequate Enforcement action since last inspection none

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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

The staff team provide good quality, consistent care to young people who have complex psychological and behavioural difficulties. The team are stable and team members work efficiently together. The Registered Manger is an effective leader who promotes a positive nurturing ethos, this forms the basis of the good quality care provided in this home.

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This inspection

Young people are engaged in education, although there is some reluctance, attendance is sustained. Young people recognise the benefits of education and the support and encouragement they receive from the staff team to succeed at school and college. This is an improvement as previously attendance was poor.

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This inspection

Young people’s hobbies and interests are very well supported by the team. Activities are supported on an individual, rather than a group basis as each young person has very different interests. Young people appreciate the practical support they receive to pursue their interests as well as the financial investment the home makes supporting in their social activities.

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This inspection

The team works patiently and incrementally to enable young people to develop basic life skills around behaviour, social interactions and personal hygiene. Since their admission to the home, there is a measurable improvement in the acquisition of daily living skills and interpersonal skills. The team supports young people to make significant gains but there is still much work to be done to ensure that one young person sustains and embeds these skills for adulthood.

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This inspection

The team are very good at engaging young people, often under difficult circumstances and when dealing with behaviour that is challenging. Young people present as energetic, complex and demanding. Staff demonstrate patience and a commitment to young people by maintaining a nurturing approach; but demonstrate 3 of 5 firm boundaries. Young people state that they get along with the team, think the rules are fair and they feel safe in the home.

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This inspection

Physical restraint is not used and there have been no incidents of young people going missing. Potential safeguarding concerns are passed promptly to the correct agencies and staff have up to date training in safeguarding young people and child sexual exploitation.

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This inspection

The Registered Manager has ensured that the statutory requirements and good practice recommendations made following the previous inspection are complied with. Improvements have been made to the interior of the home which has been re plastered and decorated. Outside the courtyard has been clad with decking making a pleasant place to sit. Overall the house provides a good, homely environment.

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This inspection

New staff are now registered for required training and appraisals are carried out annually. There have been improvements to the homes monitoring systems; these now include consultation with young people, staff and others, about the quality of care provided.

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This inspection

Improvements have been made as recommended following the previous inspection. The home has improved its links with external agencies in order to support needs around sexual identity and suitable arrangements have been made to support young people’s psychological wellbeing.

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This inspection

The homes statement of Purpose has been updated and includes the required information as recommended. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This home is registered for up to two young people. It is owned and operated by a national provider of children's services. The home looks after young people who may display complex emotional and behavioural needs.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

15/05/2014 Full adequate 12/11/2013 Interim satisfactory progress 13/06/2013 Full good

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Recommendations

 Children receive care which helps them to prepare for and supports them into adulthood, so that they can reach their potential and achieve economic wellbeing (NMS 12) Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Recommendations

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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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