Children's Home run by Calcot Services for Children Limited in Wokingham

Unique reference number SC054468 Inspector James Harmon Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Calcot Services for Children Limited Registered person address 200 Brook Drive Green Park READING RG2 6UB

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Responsible individual Harvinder Singh Registered manager Sylvia Mahoney Nzeh / Sarah Walton Date of last inspection 13/11/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 26/02/2015

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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 last inspection of the home occurred in November 2014, the overall effectiveness of the service was good. The overall judgement at this interim inspection is improved effectiveness. The full inspection determined that the service was good in regards to outcomes, quality of care and leadership and management. The service was outstanding at keeping young people safe.

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This inspection

There were two statutory requirements made at the last inspection that did not immediately have a negative impact on young people, these requirements have been met. An appropriate sleeping accommodation for staff was created which allows staff to sleep overnight without concerns for suitability. In addition a new storage cabinet has been placed in the staff office to keep the records of young people safe while protecting their confidentially.

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This inspection

Previously two recommendations to improve the quality of care for young people were made. The recommendations have been met. The views of young people are now documented to show they understand why significant wishes or concerns cannot be acted on, specifically when it comes to keeping the young people safe. Individualised risk assessments are now in places that identify any likely risk to children, staff, and members of the public when only one member of staff is on duty.

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This inspection

The services continues to demonstrate an exceptional ability at keeping young people safe, specifically when it comes to young people potentially being exposed to child sexual exploitation and going missing. When this issue arises for a young person, staff takes measures to engage and communicate with the police and other professionals to support and keep the young person safe. The young person is supported during this time by a robust risk assessment, referrals to appropriate services such as child and adolescent mental health services while being encouraged 3 of 5 to focus on education and employment opportunities. Staff relationships with young people come to the forefront when keeping young people safe as young people believe that the staff are supportive and listen to them while offering an honest opinion.

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This inspection

Developing independence for young people is a strength of the service; quality steps are taken to teach and develop independent skills for young people. Some young people are successfully traveling independently to other parts of the country from the home resulting in improved confidence and social engagement for young people and improved family relationships. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

The home is privately owned by an established company. The home is registered to accommodate a maximum of three young people who may have emotional and behavioural difficulties. A therapeutic approach is taken in working with children and young people with the aim of enabling them to return to their family home or to an alternative family placement.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

13/11/2014 Full good 07/01/2014 Interim satisfactory progress 06/08/2013 Full outstanding 21/01/2013 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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