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children and young people since the most recent full 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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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

An experienced and qualified Registered Manager effectively manages the home. She provides young people with stability, consistency and continuity of care. This helps young people to feel safe and develop a sense of belonging.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff continue to demonstrate their capacity to safeguard young people and meet individual needs. This is reflected in the missing statistics, which show there have been no young people missing from home. The manager has no concerns about young people being involved with sexual exploitation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The proactive staff team find fun ways to address any new concerns. For example, young people take part in quizzes and word searches teaching them about the dangers of social media. Such precautionary measures prior to concerns escalating are successful at informing young people about the dangers of sexual exploitation. A refresher e-safety course instigated following inappropriate use of social media led to a young person saying, ‘I think I have wised up following my chat with the member of staff.’ I can’t believe I was so naïve.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager utilises effective and robust monitoring systems maintaining high quality standards of care to young people. Collectively, the manager and staff take swift action in addressing shortfalls, minimising the impact on young people. They continually seek new initiatives to improve the life experiences of young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Careful consideration to young people’s experiences prior to admission ensures placements are suited and equipped to individual needs. The Registered Manager advocates strongly where young people may not be suited to existing group living arrangements. Young people benefit from high levels of support and supervision helping develop stabilising routines. Those preparing for independent living, enhance their existing ability and skills to become successful young adults. Moves to and from the home are always well planned enabling a smooth transition. One young person said, ‘Staff have helped me with laundry and cooking meals. They take me shopping and I can budget for a weekly shop. I even know how to iron. I know I’m ready to move on now.’ Young people benefit hugely from their education, training and work placements. They make good progress in comparison to their starting point. They achieve important milestones with GCSE exams and experience positive endings and rites

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

of passage through attendance at proms. Young people present as focused on their futures and secure apprenticeships with the local authority. This enhances their skills helping them achieve financial stability. Young people progress onto higher college courses, developing their knowledge and maturity. One young person is working closely with the manager to gain an overview of managing a children’s home. Another young person, plays football for a local team. Young people have aspirations for their future and want to achieve their goals.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff respond to young people in a highly motivated manner helping them to achieve their potential. They are proactive in addressing concerns. This helps young people to maintain school and work placements. Their continuous perseverance provides young people with consistent boundaries while encouraging participation and collaboration. A school learning mentor states, ‘They liaise with us exceptionally well attending school as and when needed. If they didn’t, we couldn’t maintain the level of support we offer.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff team take every opportunity to consult and seek the views of young people. They decide on the destination for their annual holiday and choose their own accommodation. They are involved when buying new furniture and recently decided on a trampoline and second television for the home. Staff accommodate requests from young people to change link worker. This enables young people to develop better relationships with staff. Young people learn about the quality standards and their participation in the day-to-day running of the home. This inclusive approach to care enables young people to develop secure and lasting relationships with key people in their life.

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Information about this children's home

 This is a local authority owned home. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to 5 children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. 

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

11/03/2015 Interim Improved Effectiveness

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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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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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