Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Warwickshire

Unique reference number SC457488 Inspector Anne Daly Type of inspection Interim Provision subtype Children's home

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Registered person Cambian Childcare Limited Registered person address Pinnacle House 2 Oakwood Square, Cheadle Royal Business Park CHEADLE Cheshire SK8 3SB Responsible individual Sharon Michelle Edney Registered manager Angela Louise Dwyer Date of last inspection 05/08/2014 2 of 5 Inspection date 18/03/2015

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Previous inspection adequate Enforcement action since last inspection none

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This inspection

This home was judged adequate at the last full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has improved effectiveness .

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This inspection

Young people benefit from strong, caring relationships with staff. Staff encourage young people to have positive and ambitious goals for their future. The strengthened admissions process ensures that all newly accommodated young people receive appropriate care and support. There are firm but fair expectations in place that young people understand. These provide a safe and supportive environment in which to live.

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This inspection

Staff proactively support young people’s education. They prioritise communication with schools. As a result, any difficulties that have previously impacted on young people are resolved and their attainment promoted. Both education professionals and social workers have recognised the significant contribution the home makes in improving the educational outcomes for young people.

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This inspection

Young people learn the skills needed for adulthood. They are actively involved in the upkeep of their rooms, personal laundry and cooking. Young people and their family members are proud of their achievements.

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This inspection

Young people benefit from living in a well-furnished and comfortable home. Young people are able to personalise their bedrooms and communal areas are welcoming. Young people enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, and a young person said ’everyone chips in to help’.

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This inspection

Young people’s contact with their family is actively supported and promoted. They work effectively with family members to ensure that time with family is a safe and positive experience. As a result, young people are able to maintain positive links with their home and family.

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This inspection

The home continues to be led by an experienced manager. She has acted on the 3 of 5 shortfalls identified at the last inspection and has a realistic understanding of the strengths and areas for development. The manager has improved her monitoring to include an outcome based monitoring tool which ensures young people are not only safe, but are making good progress as a result of their placement.

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This inspection

Staff training now reflects the presenting needs of young people. All staff have individual training plans that are regularly reviewed and updated.

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This inspection

Young people say they are safe and feel safe.

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This inspection

Since the last inspection there have been periods of young people being unsettled and going missing. The strengthened procedures have ensured these are appropriately addressed by the staff with effective partnership working. Police have praised the communication from the home. This has resulted in a significant reduction in the number of missing incidents.

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This inspection

There have been several incidents of physical intervention. Improved recording show that these have been effectively used to keep young people safe. Both young people and staff are given opportunity to reflect upon incidents to ensure their effectiveness. Risk management plans are reviewed and updated following each incident. These incidents are declining as young people are effectively supported to manage their own behaviours.

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This inspection

Partnership working is strong. Staff effectively communicate with other professionals to ensure young people’s needs are proactively addressed. One social worker commented the communication from the home is ’second to none’. This partnership working helps young people address difficulties that previously impacted on their development. 4 of 5

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Information about this children’s home

This home is registered for up to five young people who may have emotional or behavioural problems. The service is owned by a private company.

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Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

05/08/2014 Full adequate 23/10/2013 Interim inadequate progress 24/04/2013 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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