Children's Home run by Time-Out Children’s Homes 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 .

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Inconsistencies in practice that means that the requirement and recommendations made at the last inspection are not fully met. A new shortfall has emerged in relation to notifications. These are procedural matters that have no impact on the welfare and safety of young people; they continue to thrive in the home and overall the home is therefore judged to be sustaining effectiveness.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A requirement was set at the last inspection for the independent person to improve consultation with children, parents and stakeholders. This has been partially met. The views of others are clearer, contributing to the overall picture of how the home is run.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Parents estranged from the children, or denied contact may be hard to reach, but it remains difficult to see what efforts the independent person has made to contact parents since the last inspection. The independent person analyses the safety and well-being of young people, but then does not come to a clear conclusion. A requirement is set to address these shortfalls.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A recommendation to complete the home's location risk assessment is not fully met. This does not impact on the safety of young people, but further analysis of information from other agencies is yet to be fully incorporated into the assessment. Three notifiable incidents have occurred since the last inspection. These have been managed well and young people have been protected. There were delays in sending these to Ofsted which limits the regulator's ability to take action if necessary.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to go from strength to strength. One young person achieved excellent 'A' level results and is deciding which university to attend. Another young person who is relatively new to the home has settled in very well. The nurturing care of staff and therapeutic intervention is already having impact in terms of the young person's emotional well-being, physical health and behaviour. Young people's low moods and changes in behaviour continue to be managed well. They have made some small but significant steps in becoming more confident, such as overcoming a fear of swimming. There is a reduction in poor behaviour and young people are more willing to engage with the in-house therapists. Young people are enjoying a lovely summer of holidays at home and abroad, planned activities and attending music festivals. They lead very busy lives, undertaking part time employment and voluntary work when they can. One young

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

person has begun to take driving lessons. The home has been redecorated since the last inspection with young people having a say on the colour scheme. Recommendations to improve record keeping and young people's access to files have been met, along with the timely completion of a therapeutic assessment.

p.3

Information about this children's home

This section should outline: This is a privately run children's home. It is registered to accommodate up to two young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

p.4

Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

p.4

Recent inspection history

18/06/2014 CH - Interim improved effectiveness

p.4

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.

p.5

Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if –

p.5

Requirement Due date

(e) there is any other serious incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious (Regulation 40 (4) (e)) 27/09/2015

p.5

Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that an independent person visits the children's home at least once a month.

p.5

Requirement Due date

(2) When the independent person is carrying out a visit, the registered person must help the independent person –

p.5

Requirement Due date

(a) if they consent, to interview in private such of the children, their parents, relatives and persons working at the home as the independent person requires.

p.5

Requirement Due date

(4) The independent person must produce a report about a visit (“the independent person's report”) which sets out, in particular, the independent person's opinion as to whether –

p.5

Requirement Due date

(a) children are effectively safeguarded; and

p.5

Requirement Due date

(b) the conduct of the home promotes children's well-being (Regulation 44 (1)(2)(a)(4)( a)(b)) 27/09/2015

p.5

Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):  Under regulation 46, the registered person should review the appropriateness and suitability of the location and premises of the home at least once a year. The review should include the identification of any risks and opportunities presented by the home's location and strategies for managing these. Providers should refer to the non-statutory advice about the location assessment process: Children's homes regulation amendments 2014: Advice for children's homes providers on new duties under regulations that came in to effect in January and April 2014 (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 64, paragraph 15.1)

p.5

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.

p.7

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.

p.7

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 .

p.7

Information about this inspection

achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, workbased learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It inspects services for looked after children and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team,

p.8

Information about this inspection

The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.8

Information about this inspection

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.8

Information about this inspection

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.8