Children's Home run by Leicester City Council in Leicester

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 improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The management team continue to drive forward improvement. Outcomes for children and young people remain positive and there is close working with parents and carers, social workers and other agencies to ensure the care provided to children and young people is consistent and meets their individual needs. A social worker stated: ‘The staff are very conscientious. I’m very satisfied with my young person’s care there.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff know children and young people very well and follow well-implemented and individualised care plans. As a result, they are able to support them to have different and new experiences. For example, young people who struggle to feel comfortable in public places have had the opportunity to have a ride on a Ferris wheel or eat in restaurants. A young person said, ‘I like it here.’ When children or young people’s needs change, there is close monitoring and review of care plans and risk assessments, in conjunction with parents, carers and other professionals, to ensure the care the home provides continues to meet that child or young person’s needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Monitoring of activities in the home is detailed and systematic. For example, where a rise in incidents of difficult behaviour was identified for a young person, the management team actively looked for solutions and a better understanding of what triggers the young person’s behaviour. A whole staff team plan was implemented to ensure the young person receives a consistent approach from all staff, including auxiliary staff such as housekeepers and chefs. This approach helps the young person understand what the rules and boundaries are in a safe and caring environment.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection, the home was required to ensure the environment met the needs of young people. Building work has commenced to increase the communal space available to young people on one side of the home. Parts of the building affected by the work have been made safe for children and young people to use. A temporary lounge area ensures young people have space to relax and spend time with each other while building work is underway. When complete, young people will also have better access to the outside space. Therefore this requirement is met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home’s statement has been updated and now better reflects the types of care and service that the home offers young people and their families. This means the document now clearly demonstrates details of the home’s ethos, the outcomes that the home seeks to achieve, and its approach to achieving them, making it more transparent for parent, carers or stakeholders who wish to access it.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No shortfalls or breaches in regulation were identified at this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The home is run by a local authority. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for nine children: five children under short break arrangements and a further four children under other arrangements. The home cares for children with learning disabilities and who may also have a physical disability. The home cares for young people on a long term basis, for overnight stays and day care.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

19/03/2015 Interim Improved Effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

03/03/2014 Interim Satisfactory progress

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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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