Children's Home run by The Caldecott Foundation Limited in Kent

Unique reference number SC037309 Inspector Helen Lee Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person The Caldecott Foundation Limited Registered person address Caldecott House Smeeth Ashford Kent TN25 6SP

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Responsible individual Helen Jones Registered manager Emma Louise Hamlet Date of last inspection 08/10/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 10/03/2015

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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 Registered Manager has the Level 5 Diploma in leadership for health and social care and children's and young people's services. Her knowledge and skills are evident through her effective leadership and structured and evaluative monitoring. The one requirement previously set regarding the homes Statement of Purpose being up to date on the website is met and the document remains accessible for all interested parties. Both recommendations made at the last visit have been met regarding communicating with and challenging education colleagues, as well as evaluating staff training.

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This inspection

Young people feel secure in the home and enjoy a significant period of stability in their lives, often following frequent placement moves prior to moving in. One young person has moved into the home since the last inspection. The Registered Manager completed a matching and impact assessment; to demonstrate that the placement is appropriate. This has been enhanced by new internal care plans completed by the home which although not yet embedded present the necessary information in a more accessible format. Additionally the home has child-friendly visual profiles which spotlight the young people's interests and needs.

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This inspection

All the young people continue to make progress across all aspects of their lives. Staff connect well with other professional services to meet young people’s needs. There are good relations in place with child and adolescent mental health services, individual therapists, social workers and Independent Reviewing Officers. Young people progress well with the strong network of support around them. There is clear linkage between the therapist’s recommendations and the subsequent practice with young people. The stability offered has allowed young people to build their confidence and understanding of their emotional health. Young people benefit from a staff team which works at re-establishing relationships with family through the development of positive contact arrangements and outreach support. 3 of 5 All the young people attend educational establishments, encourage others to learn and have full attendance. Young people’s educational progress and targets are

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This inspection

tracked and known by staff. The overall progress is good taking into account young people’s individual starting points. Young people are excited about college interviews and courses as well as their work experience opportunities. Young people now benefit from extra tutoring in maths and increased access to the internet which young people are very happy with. Staff now record all significant educational discussions and request further information if required to ensure the young people understand any homework set.

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This inspection

Young people explore and learn about e-safety with staff and have mobile phone contracts in place to embed expectations. Young people have not gone missing from the home for over 11 months. This is a sustained and significant reduction for some young people. Restraint is used infrequently by suitably trained staff for appropriate reasons. Young people are clear as to why restraint takes place and have an opportunity to explore their feelings about this. Robust management oversight of sanctions and restraints ensures methods used in the home are fair and appropriately applied, contributing to a clear reduction in the frequency of these.

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This inspection

Staff are well supported through supervision, team meetings and performance tracking. Training is now evaluated through supervision to explore its benefit to practice and young people's outcomes. Through internal monitoring the Registered Manager has highlighted the need for capturing fully the necessary information to allow her to evaluate the impact of the whole training experience. A Social Worker commented, ‘I am struck by the good relationship the staff have with my young person which is evident through the changes in the young person’s maturity and behaviour’.

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This inspection

No requirements or recommendations have been made as a result of this inspection. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This private children's home is registered to provide care and accommodation for nine children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is run by a charitable organisation.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

08/10/2014 Full good 11/02/2014 Interim good progress 07/08/2013 Full good 22/01/2013 Interim satisfactory progress Website: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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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