Children's Home run by Care and Management Services Ltd in Birmingham

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 improved effectiveness . Staff have improved the care provided at the home since the last inspection, responding effectively to all previous recommendations and requirements made at the last inspection, improving its effectiveness. Young people continue to develop well. Relationships between staff and young people are positive and staff have a high awareness of young people’s lives and how their needs are being responded to. Staff support their placements through detailed planning documentation, which are regularly reviewed. Young people try new activities, with a positive report of a visit to a recent stock car championship. Others have been involved with voluntary work and jobs to increase their confidence and independence. Previous shortfalls in education have been met. Young people are now all involved

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

with education, with one gaining good GCSE’s in the summer and now studying at A level. Staff ensure that where there are challenges in young people’s education they are responded to, promoting achievement and making sure that they are receiving a service that meets their needs. Positive behaviour is consistently promoted. No restraints have been necessary since the last inspection. Young people are now signing their behaviour management records and the registered manger is monitoring these much more closely. Contact arrangements are good and supported by staff who keep parents up to date with their child’s development. Staff work with parents well, to develop realistic and positive relationships within the family. One young person has left the home since the last inspection, following an organised and positive move into more independent living environment. They continue to develop and are reported to be enjoying their increased freedom. No

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

new young people have been admitted to the home since the last inspection. Monitoring systems continue to be effective and highlight the registered manager’s high awareness of the home and the needs of the young people. In response to a requirement made at the last inspection, the home now is able to meet the needs of all of those currently at the home following full impact assessments being developed. External monitoring has improved slightly and the visitor has increased their involvement by meeting with young people to gain their views of the service. The previous four visits have not highlighted any necessary developmental points, suggesting that the home is working at an effective level. A service and workforce development plan both set out how the home is moving forwards, increasing the positive outcomes that the home is able to provide. Effective safeguarding systems, support young people’s welfare to a high degree.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has been settled since the last inspection. New staff have completed training in child protection and no safeguarding referrals have been necessary. There have been no missing episodes. Staff continue to work well with differing professionals, including education and health agencies.

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Information about this children's home

The home is one of three children’s homes within a privately run organisation. The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people. The home’s Statement of Purpose indicates that the general age range will be between 12 and 17 years of age.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

13/03/2015 CH - Interim Sustained 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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