Children's Home run by Reflexion Care Group Limited in Staffordshire

Unique reference number SC474782 Inspector Julian Mason Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Reflexion Care Group Limited T/A New Reflexions Registered person address Black Birches Hadnall SHREWSBURY Shropshire SY4 3DH Responsible individual Gregory Duncan Watson Registered manager Maxwell James Pagdin Turner Date of last inspection 27/05/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 18/03/2015

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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, four recommendations were made all of which have been actioned. Information about staff working in the home is now reflected in house records; regular supervision is provided to the Registered Manager, which is recorded; arrangements for monthly monitoring visits by an independent person are being carried out according to regulation. Finally, each young person’s placement plan is being implemented and monitored in relation to their day-to-day care and support needs.

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This inspection

Young people’s placements continue to be stable, which has resulted in the home establishing very familiar routines and arrangements that match individual needs. The Registered Manager makes certain that the staff team are consistently organised and deployed to ensure young people are safe and receive the individual support they need. Relationships are positive and open which has helped facilitate and improve consultation. Young people’s views and feelings are frequently gained about their care and support arrangements. They feel listened to and involved in decision making around their day-to-day routines and plans. Young people continue to feel safe in the home and with the staff team who look after them.

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This inspection

Improving outcomes are being achieved for young people who were in crisis; previous behaviours that put them at risk, such as offending and anti-social behaviour are greatly reduced. Because of this progress, staffing ratios have been decreased as young people have stabilised and started to take more responsibility for themselves. Young people are supported to develop their social skills and behaviours, enabling them to form and sustain more appropriate relationships with staff who look after them, as well as friends and family.

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This inspection

Young people are supported to develop and maintain their friendships and family connections. The use of independent time away from the home is facilitated as a 3 of 5 way of increasing personal responsibility, independence and in preparation for a planned move back to their home location. This helps young people maintain and improve their ties with the people and communities they will be returning to.

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This inspection

The Registered Manager continues to carry out regular scrutiny of the home’s operation along with wider organisational quality assurance measures. Information produced from these activities provides a clear picture of how young people are progressing in relation to the aims their placement. The Registered Manager continues to evaluate this information along with feedback from young people and stakeholders to help formulate any necessary developments or improvements. Recently received comments about the home and the quality of care provided are positive. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This children's home is operated by a private company and was registered in February 2014. It provides care and accommodation for up to two children who have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties and/or learning disabilities. The organisation also offers education and therapy.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

27/05/2014 Full good 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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