Children's Home run by Aspris Children’s Services Limited in Herefordshire

Unique reference number SC402426 Inspector Anne Daly Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Priory Education Services Ltd Registered person address 5th Floor 80 Hammersmith Road London W14 8UD Responsible individual Clive Coombs Registered manager Ruth Richardson Date of last inspection 01/12/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 16/03/2015

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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 sustained effectiveness .

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This inspection

At the last inspection in December 2014 the overall rating for this home was good. There were four recommendations made, all which have now been addressed. This home has sustained its progress and has been judged as having sustained effectiveness. No shortfalls were identified as a result of this inspection.

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This inspection

Young people continue to make good progress, as a result of the care and support they receive. Educationally, they are encouraged to reach their potential and young people have successfully been supported in their transition to college based learning. Staff are aspirational and committed in their support. One young person commented, ’staff do a really good job here. I know I can be a pain, but they stick by you.'

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This inspection

Young people continue to be well supported in developing their independence skills. They are encouraged to manage their own budget, cook and access public transport in preparation for adulthood. Young people recognise staff support and feel it is preparing them well for the extra responsibilities of living independently. A young person commented, ‘I’m really proud of my achievements, my confidence is growing and so are my independence skills.’

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This inspection

The Registered Manager has a good understanding of the strengths and areas for development in the home. Robust monitoring occurs through her monthly checks and monitoring reports to Ofsted are submitted in line with regulations. The manager is in the process of developing a behaviour analysis system within the home which will further enhance her effectiveness.

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This inspection

The Registered Manager ensures that staff training reflects the presenting needs of young people. This includes recent training in areas such as self–harming. 3 of 5 The frequency of incidents of challenging behaviour has reduced since the last inspection. Sanctions and restraint, when used are accurately recorded. The Registered Manager monitors any incidents to inform learning. She ensures that any incidents are addressed individually with the young person and staff member to improve practice. Any safeguarding issues are appropriately reported to ensure young people are kept safe.

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This inspection

Risk assessments are completed and regularly updated throughout a young person’s placement. Risk management strategies are reviewed to ensure a proportionate response.

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This inspection

The Registered Manager and staff team work hard to promote relationships between young people and their families. This ensures young people are able to remain in touch with significant people in their lives in a safe and positive manner.

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This inspection

Partnership working is evident, with staff effectively communicating with other services to ensure young people’s needs are addressed. Both social work colleagues and family members praise the quality of information they receive from staff. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This service accommodates up to five young people with behavioural and/or emotional difficulties. The home is owned by a national, private company. It is one of three homes clustered around one of the company's own schools, which most of the young people attend.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

01/12/2014 Full good 26/03/2014 Interim good progress 09/01/2014 Full good 28/02/2013 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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