Children's Home run by Kingston upon Hull City Council in Kingston upon Hull

Unique reference number SC034746 Inspector Nicola McEvinney Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Kingston Upon Hull City Council Registered person address The Guildhall Alfred Gelder Street HULL HU1 2AA

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Responsible individual Jon Plant Registered manager Paul Damian Robson Date of last inspection 17/06/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 09/02/2015

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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 improved effectiveness .

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This inspection

The purpose of this interim inspection was to assess the progress made since the last full inspection conducted in June 2014 when the home was judged to be good. At that visit one requirement and one recommendation were raised. The requirement related to the recording of restraints has been fully met. The recommendation related to allowing young people to have the key to their bedrooms. This matter is being addressed, although complicated by another locked door to the entrance of the bedroom landings which young people want to keep. There is on-going consultation with regard to the fire risk assessment and some structural/electronic work to be undertaken.

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This inspection

At this inspection the home was judged to be making improved effectiveness. This is because the majority of young people have made progress and there are a number of improvements in the home.

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This inspection

Young people are enjoying the stability provided by a committed and skilful staff team. A number of young people have lived at the home for a significant period and they have developed in confidence and have learnt socially acceptable behaviours. This has enabled them to secure employment or training opportunities that impact positively on their life opportunities.

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This inspection

All the young people have work or educational placements. The majority attend regularly and are achieving. For those young people who struggle with attendance, staff are pro-active in seeking solutions and liaising closely with educational staff.

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This inspection

The home has introduced a new care plan format that ensures that young people’s views and aspirations are incorporated into the planning process. The plans are reviewed monthly by key workers and young people’s progress recorded. This prevents placement drift. Management monthly reviews clearly identify the progress 3 of 5 and on-going work required. This ensures that plans are both contemporary and remain attuned to the young people’s changing needs.

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This inspection

There are effective links with other services to meet the complex needs of the young people. For example, there is regular input from the child and adolescent mental health service to support the emotional needs of young people. A psychologist is also accessed to support those young people with considerable complex emotional needs. Staff are proactive in working with these professionals and recognise when some young people require a more specialised service. Where necessary, they work with the social work team to support a positive move that will meet the young person’s assessed needs. Other services accessed include the sexual health awareness service to advise young people on contraception and keeping themselves safe which includes internet safety. An organisation is also accessed to support young people on gender identity.

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This inspection

There are no incidents of young people going missing, although, on occasion some of the older young people may stay out at their friend’s houses without permission. There are no identified safeguarding concerns and young people feel safe.

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This inspection

Young people consider that they are well looked after by staff and think that they are treated fairly. They are party to formulating the house rules. This has led to the home not having any issue with substances or alcohol in the home. This demonstrates that the young people respect their environment. The home has had some major improvements in the décor which include pictures and ornaments around the home creating a homely environment for the young people.

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This inspection

Since the last inspection one young person has moved from the home. This was a planned move into semi-independent accommodation. Staff from the home supported the young person with the move to make this a smooth transition. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

The home is owned and run by a local authority. It is registered to look after a maximum of six children who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

17/06/2014 Full good 05/11/2013 Interim good progress 29/04/2013 Full adequate 22/10/2012 Interim inadequate progress

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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

 ensure young people's normal movement around the home is not restricted, by providing them with a key to their bedroom. (NMS 10.4) 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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