Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Halton

Unique reference number SC457433 Inspector Michelle Edge 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 Michael Ore Registered manager Kelly-Anne Wade Date of last inspection 11/06/2014 2 of 6 Inspection date 05/02/2015

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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 sustained effectiveness .

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At the last inspection the home was judged as good with two recommendations. These have both been completed. Young people are now actively encouraged to take appropriate risks as part of normal growing up; for example, visiting the local shops to spend their pocket money and using public transport. Their risks assessments are fully updated and signed by both young people and the staff team. Staff use e-safety contracts to make sure young people are fully aware of the risks of using both social media and the internet. This ensures young people have a better understanding of the risks and the arrangements for using the internet in a safe, appropriate way.

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Since the last inspection one young person has successfully moved on to a new placement. This was planned and she was encouraged to take part in the transition process. She had the opportunity to visit their new home before the final decision was made. . Before leaving the young person had a farewell party to celebrate moving on. Her family and the professionals working with her came along. It was very successful. The social worker commented in the compliments book ‘thank you for all your support; it has been extremely challenging at times, but so rewarding to see the young person moving on’. Before a new young person moved in a thorough assessment was completed to ensure the staff understood their needs and was able to meet these appropriately. The young person had the opportunity to visit and understood what was expected from living in the home. This enabled her to be actively involved in the decision to move in and gain a clear understanding of the

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ethos of the home they will be living in.

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Young people are now provided with opportunities to take part in a wide range of leisure and social activities, including attending a local youth group to socialise with their peers. During young people’s meeting they are given the opportunity to take part in the planning process and discuss any ideas they may have. For example, 3 of 6 young people have typed the notes for the meeting and had made suggestions of the activities they would like to try. This included going to the cinema and bowling. These were then planned in the activity planner for the forthcoming week. This ensures that young people have the same social experiences as other young people their age, which will improve their confidence and self-esteem.

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Young people are not fully safeguarded because staff failed to report and accurately record the details of a significant event. . However when the Registered Manager became fully aware of the incident she took appropriate action immediately. She notified all the relevant agencies and followed internal policies and procedures with the staff who failed to safeguard the young person by not working in line with the agreed safe care practices. Young people were supported through the process and were actively encouraged to discuss their views and experiences. This ensured that young people were aware of the process and had the chance to have their views listened and responded to.

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Since the beginning of the placement, the young person has now fully engaged in education and has excellent attendance levels. Education attainment has significantly improved and she is actively encouraged to engage with their tutors. One tutor commented she has shown from the start a real gift to pick up on detail very quickly and develop their work independently.’ Young people have aspirations for the future and tutors are helping young people to realise this.

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The young person’s health and emotional well-being are actively promoted and self- harming incidents have reduced. Staff are fully aware of young people’s needs and respond in a supportive manner to young people. Any areas of concern around self- harm are highlighted and regular discussions take place with health professionals. This ensures behaviour management strategies are appropriate and young people are kept safe, while still being encouraged to take suitable everyday risks and build their emotional resilience.

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Young people are actively supported to keep in contact with people who are important to them. Staff attend contact sessions with young people, if needed, and take appropriate action to minimise risks as they happen. Where appropriate young people are encouraged to send cards and purchase gifts for family members and celebrate birthdays and special events. One grandparent commented ‘the staff keep me up to date about everything and she has made so much progress since living here.’ Young people continue to be supported to maintain and develop positive relationships with people who are important in their lives.

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The manager ensures the home is run effectively. Staff have opportunities to regularly reflect on their practice, performance and development. Staff receive on going supervision, yearly appraisals, and attend team meetings. They are also attend regular training sessions. Staff commented ‘supervision is a two way process and enables me to reflect on my practice.’ They also said the manager is very supportive and available’. This empowers staff to seek support when needed and 4 of 6 discuss issues of concern as they arise. Through the training programme, staff identify young people’s needs and how practice can be improved. One staff member commented that the training on self-harm had ‘really made them think of the impact from the young person’s point of view’. Therefore staff feel better equipped to carry out their role. They are also developing ideas on how to apply what they have learned to their work with young people. For example, using a more proactive

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approach and better planning with young people to further reduce risks. 5 of 6

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Information about this children’s home

The home, run by a private company, provides care and accommodation for one young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/06/2014 Full good 12/09/2013 Interim satisfactory progress 15/05/2013 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

17B (2001) ensure that within 24 hours of any restraint, a written record is made in a volume kept for the purpose of which shall include; the name of the child concerned; the child's behaviour; a description of measure use; the date, time and location of, the use of the measure; the name of the person using the measure and other people present (Regulation 17B(3)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f)) 31/03/2015

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Reg. Requirement Due date

(2001) ensure that the children's home is conducted as to promote and make proper provision for the safeguarding and welfare of children accommodated there. (Regulation 11(1)(a)) 31/03/2015 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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