Children's Home run by Pathway Care Solutions Ltd 04004053 in Nottingham

Unique reference number SC029504 Inspector Philip Cass Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Pathway Care Solutions Ltd Registered person address 14 Regent Street NOTTINGHAM NG1 5BQ

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Responsible individual Peter Vallelly Registered manager Katherine Elaine Sydenham Date of last inspection 03/12/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 12/03/2015

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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

Young people remain safe and well looked after in the home. Staff respond appropriately when they display behaviours that make them vulnerable to abuse or exploitation in the community. Improved multi-agency working ensures that all young people are better supported to achieve good outcomes.

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This inspection

One recommendation was made at the previous inspection. This has been fully addressed. The home now works more collaboratively with placing social workers in the development of transition plans for young people. As a result, the views and wishes of young people are better understood. Managers have become increasingly assertive when advocating for good quality leaving care plans. This means that young people have an increased likelihood of success in adult life.

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This inspection

Young people, particularly those who display risk taking behaviours, are more robustly protected from potential abuse. This is because the home has taken steps to ensure that staff and managers have a thorough understanding of issues relating to child sexual exploitation. Staff are now better equipped to recognise and respond to child abuse. A social worker has commended the home for the way it shares information about potential safeguarding risks. The safety of young people is also improved because staff working patterns have been amended. This means that they are better able to facilitate safe travel arrangements following evening activities.

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This inspection

Young people reflect very positively on the ‘better atmosphere’ in the home since the last inspection. This is a reflection of improved interactions between young people, and better relationships between staff and young people. There is now less conflict because staff have adapted their behaviour management approaches. Young people make a more positive contribution to their home. For example, they have taken charge of recent redecoration and refurbishment of the home. Property 3 of 5 damage has significantly reduced as young people have invested time and energy into improving the appearance of the home.

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This inspection

Education outcomes are also improving, particularly for older young people whose emotional and behavioural needs limit further education and training opportunities. Staff are now more effective in working with partner organisations to develop individually tailored education packages. Incentive programmes are now used well to set high expectations of educational attendance and achievement. For example, the educational progress of one young person is rewarded with weekly driving lessons. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This is a home that provides for young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. It is registered to accommodate up to four children and young people. It is run by a private company.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

03/12/2014 Full good 20/03/2014 Interim good progress 20/11/2013 Full outstanding 11/03/2013 Interim good 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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