Children's Home run by Keys Child Care Limited in Calderdale

Unique reference number SC001016 Inspector Pauline Yates Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Broadwood Residential Limited Registered person address Laganwood House 44 New Forge Lane Belfast Northern Ireland BT9 5NW Responsible individual Heather Ann Laffin Registered manager Mark Anthony Green Date of last inspection 11/11/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 11/02/2015

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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 home was last inspected in November 2014 when it was judged to be adequate overall. Outcomes and quality of care for young people were judged to be good. Safeguarding and leadership and management were judged to be adequate. At the full inspection six recommendations were made. At this interim inspection all of these have been met.

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This inspection

The Registered Manager no longer divides his time between two homes and concentrates solely on this home. Young people benefit from his focused overview on all aspects of their care and progress. The manager has completed a thorough audit of all documentation relating to the young people and of staff recruitment files. Staff files are up to date and reflect safe practices with regards to recruitment. The young people’s files relating to their progress and the care delivered are contemporary and reflect their needs and development.

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This inspection

The home is generally well maintained with recent improvements such as new carpets, the repainting of a bedroom, a new television and pictures on the walls. Further enhancements have been identified by the manager such as the purchasing of new sofas. Repainting of the living room area and the repair or replacement of the front door is needed as these detract from a welcoming feel to the home. The home’s location assessment does not fully utilise liaison with other agencies which limits its insight into risk. Consequently recommendations are made relating to the maintenance of the home and the home’s location assessment.

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This inspection

Staff have undergone classroom training in child sexual exploitation. The manager has identified and developed resources which will compliment and further enhance staff understanding of child sexual exploitation. These reinforce and strengthen the work with the young people. Added to this young people’s resource packs have also been sourced. All members of staff have undergone training in gang culture and 3 of 5 staff consider this has afforded suitable insight into this issue for young people. These improvements ensure that staff are suitably equipped and skilled to offer appropriate care to the young people. Young people are safeguarded by these measures.

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This inspection

Young people benefit from independence skills work which is clearly documented and prepares them for transition into young adulthood. Young people make written comment in their files and are fully engaged in the process.

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This inspection

Missing from home incidences have decreased. The staff work well with other agencies and respond appropriately to incidents when they do occur. The staff team are proactive in working with young people to reduce unauthorised absences from the home. This is underpinned by the positive relationships between the staff and the young people.

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This inspection

The young people say they feel safe and enjoy trusting relationships with staff. They commented, ‘It’s a great place to live’ and ‘I get loads of time to speak to staff.’ The young people consider that the staff offer good emotional support and advice. This enhances emotional well-being. Young people are supported to keep in contact with people who are important to them. This maintains cultural and community links. Behaviour management approaches are individualised and underpinned by incentives and good role modelling provided by the staff. This supports the young people to manage their emotions in a socially acceptable way within a positive framework of reward. Sanctions are rarely used and when implemented are appropriate. One Independent Reviewing Officer commented that, ‘X has really increased in confidence and the home have supported X to manage risks. He can make safe relationships and manage himself socially. Great improvements.’

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This inspection

All young people have a suitable educational provision identified and they are encouraged to attend daily. For those young people for whom attendance is problematic, staff work with the young people to identify future career paths which reflect their aspirations. As a consequence the young people’s outcomes and opportunities are enhanced.

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This inspection

Young people benefit from the strong professional relationships which are established with other agencies which ensure that they receive care which is commensurate with their needs. Young people fully engage in their reviews and they are consulted regularly via house meetings and individual keyworker sessions. They feel listened to and valued as a result, increasing their self-confidence. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This is a privately run children's home providing accommodation for up to four young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

11/11/2014 Full adequate 05/02/2014 Interim satisfactory progress 12/09/2013 Full good 11/12/2012 Interim good 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 that the home provides a comfortable and homely environment and is well maintained and decorated. This is with particular reference to the repainting of the living room and replacement of the front door (NMS10.3)  ensure that the home is situated in a location that supports its aims and objectives and proposed models of care for children and young people. In particular, that the home's location assessment takes into consideration information held by appropriate agencies (NMS 10.1) 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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