Children's Home run by G B A Care Limited in Calderdale

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make progress in all areas of their development. Young people of school age have high levels of attendance and they make improvements in their levels of attainment. This supports their future aspirations, for example to become chefs and plumbers. It also enhances their social development. One teacher commented, ‘X has made massive strides, developing social skills, building appropriate relationships and friendships due to the support that is offered at the home’. Those above compulsory school age are fully engaged and committed to their chosen training. They express a passion and a pride about their work. The young people are fully supported to make successful transition into semi- independence through thorough planning and preparation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are given choice over aspects of their care such as leisure activities, food and décor of their room. They enjoy a variety of activities including fishing, skating, cinema and boxing. Most young people feel that their views are respected and young people feel they have a good relationship with key members of staff. Young people are helped to understand the decisions made on their behalf and supported to manage any frustrations that arise from ‘processes’ that need to be followed. One young person said about his keyworker, ‘He takes me out, he always talks to me how I want to be spoken to – talks to me on a level.’ A local authority social worker commented, ‘This has been a successful placement for him.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people who are new to the home are given good levels of immediate care due to the robust planning which is in place prior to their arrival. Alongside visits that are made to them, they are encouraged to visit the home before formal admission. This ensures that a more complete understanding of their needs is made and reduces any anxiety that may arise for the young person.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s identity needs are met through practical and emotional support given to promoting safe contact with family members. Through listening to young people’s views and working with other agencies some young people have benefitted from increased levels of contact. As a result, missing from home incidents have reduced. For young people for whom incidents of missing from home remain a concern, staff are active in staying in contact and physically locating them. Other actions to keep young people safe include appropriate liaison with other agencies such as police and local authority social workers.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Physical intervention is used only as a last resort and when de-escalation has not been successful. These incidences are afforded appropriate overview by the manager and are reviewed regularly. Young people know how to make a complaint should they wish to, although none have been made since the previous inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The current manager was appointed in February 2015 and undertook a transition period prior to the former registered manager resigning. She is in the process of completing registration with Ofsted.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since her appointment the manager has identified areas of development for the home such as the streamlining of paperwork and involving young people more in the running of the home. For example, they requested that the kitchen was redecorated. This was achieved and young people assisted with the choice of colour and the repainting. Recent improvements have been made to the garden, again with the involvement of young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff and managers develop and maintain good links with other agencies. This ensures that young people receive services when they need them and any identified problems are dealt with quickly. One teacher commented, ‘There is a fantastic relationship between our staff and their staff team. Couldn’t ask more of a care team.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A recent incident has not been notified to Ofsted within a timely manner. Although the matter was suitably dealt with in terms of liaison with other agencies and a strategy meeting held, notification was delayed due to the manager awaiting the outcome of this meeting.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home’s Statement of Purpose has not been updated in line with regulations and does not include the home’s recently adopted model of care. Neither does it explain the model of intervention utilised by the therapists that currently work with the young people. There is no information as to how the effectiveness of the intervention is measured. This reduces a placing authority’s ability to determine that the home and its model of care and intervention is suitable for young people.

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Information about this children's home

This is privately run children’s home registered to provide care for male young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

03/07/2014 Interim improved effectiveness

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Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if there is an allegation of abuse against the home or person working there. (Regulation 40(4)(c)) 26/06/2015

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must compile in relation to the children's home a statement ("the statement of purpose") which covers the matters listed in Schedule 1. (Regulation 16 (1)). In particular that detail of the qualifications and professional supervision of persons providing therapeutic intervention are included and how effectiveness of therapy provided is measured. 10/07/2015

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What the inspection judgements mean

At the interim inspection 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

Inspectors have looked closely at the experiences and progress of children and young people living in the children's home. Inspectors considered the quality of work and the difference adults make to the lives of children and young people. They read case files, watched how professional staff work with children, young people and each other and discussed the effectiveness of help and care given to children and young people. Wherever possible, they talked to children, young people and their families. In addition the inspectors have tried to understand what the children's home knows about how well it is performing, how well it is doing and what difference it is making for the children and young people who it is trying to help, protect and look after. This inspection focused on the effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of children and young people since the most recent full inspection.

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Information about this inspection

This 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 Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. the guidance raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

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