Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Rochdale

Unique reference number SC456419 Inspector Louise Redfern 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 Nicola Jane Davenport Date of last inspection 02/10/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 25/02/2015

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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 home continues to be managed by a dedicated and consistent management team who are committed to promoting positive outcomes for young people and a high quality of care. The Registered Manager continues to lead by example and has a good understanding of the homes strengths and weaknesses and is proactive in securing improvements. For example, since the last inspection she has started to provide written feedback following a young person’s meeting. This means young people’s views are acknowledged and they understand the decision making process.

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This inspection

Since the last inspection, the previous recommendation has been fully addressed. Fire drills are now regularly carried out. This means that the whole staff team and young people have practiced the emergency evacuation procedure and know what to do in the event of an emergency. The use of different scenarios during the drill also provides opportunity for using difference escape routes. This means young people and staff have experience of what to do should a real evacuation be necessary.

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This inspection

One young person has moved on from the placement since the last inspection. This was due to continued risk taking behaviour; both the placing authority and Registered Manager were in agreement that the placement was no longer supporting the young person to make good progress. The placing social worker commented, ‘I cannot praise the staff enough the sharing of information is excellent and the quality of work and support provided is excellent’. The staff team facilitated the transition into the new placement for the young person, this provided for a positive experience. The staff team are still in contact with the young person, who is reported to be making good progress in their new placement and showing a reduction in risk taking behaviour.

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This inspection

Professionals, parents and young people themselves praise the quality of care in the 3 of 5 home. One parent commented, ‘the staff are excellent, my sons behaviour really seems to have turned around. They are keeping him safe.’ This view is supported by the young person who commented, ’its 10 out of 10 here. I get on with all the staff. I can talk about things with staff. They try and help me. I think it’s the best place I have lived.’

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This inspection

The young person currently living at the home is making very good progress from their starting point on admission to the home. As a result, young people are settled and have significantly reduced their risk taking behaviour. This means a significant reduction in missing from home episodes and no recorded criminal activity. The young person is engaged with the supporting drug and alcohol agency, which has resulted in a reduction of cannabis use. However, despite the progress made the young person’s engagement in education remains inconsistent. The staff team are actively addressing this by means of individual incentives and a bespoke timetable being put in place to support improved attendance. A recommendation has been raised to address this shortfall.

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This inspection

Since the last inspection, improvements to the internal décor of the home have been secured including internal redecoration and new furniture for the dining room and lounge. Young people continue to be supported in personalising their bedrooms. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This service is a privately run children's home. The home provides care and accommodation for one young person with behavioural and/or emotional difficulties. The home is also registered as a school with the Department for Education.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

02/10/2014 Full good 13/02/2014 Interim satisfactory progress 15/08/2013 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

 ensure children attend education provision regularly. (NMS 8.3) 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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