Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Barnsley

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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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

This home was judged as requires improvement at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judge that it has improved effectiveness .

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

Building on the strengths from the last inspection there is significant improvement. All the requirements and recommendations are met and young people make good progress. There is a stable staff team that benefits young people who have good relationships and positive rapport with staff. One young person felt that, ‘Staff care, they care too much so sometimes they nag.’ Young people feel safe to start to open up about their past lives and experiences. One social worker commented, ‘Coming here is a very positive experience, he is communicating about his life. Staff have built up trust with him.’ Planned moves for young people, both in and out of the home has reduced the previous negative impact of group living. This has helped all young people achieve well and enjoy themselves. One young person has significantly improved education attendance. He has an increased timetable and has done so well that he is sitting GCSE exams early.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

There is good multi-agency working for another young person supporting him with the transition to college. The manager is working closely with the placing authority for a young person new to the home. This is to ensure an appropriate education placement is arranged without delay. Young people enjoy a wide range of activities including: trampolining, free running, various youth clubs, karate, bike rides and playing musical instruments. They improve their confidence, talents and social skills from the enriching social lives they lead. A young person said, ‘It is good here, stuff is good.’ Independence is promoted well based on individual needs. Young people have made progress being responsible for money, shopping, travelling independently and household chores. They are learning important skills to help with the transition to adulthood. Young people’s care is planned well, respects their uniqueness and preferences.

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

One social worker said, ‘I am very impressed with their assessment of him, it is very holistic.’ Another said, ‘They treat him as an individual, it is obvious they are all treated differently.’ Good behaviour is promoted through a variety of strategies. The approaches used have led to a significant decline in use of physical intervention. There are clear boundaries and expectations for young people helping promote positive structure and routine. There is good oversight from the manager with regard any incidents to ensure young people are safe and that their support is effective. Issues over bedroom cleanliness, smoking in bedrooms and repairs have all improved. While young people do still cause some damage this has reduced and prompt action is taken with repairs and maintenance. The home is a safer and more homely place for young people to live in. The safeguarding policy has been reviewed, is up-to-date, and reflects current

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

statutory guidance and good practice. Allegations made about staff are effectively responded to in accordance with correct procedures to keep young people safe. The location assessment would benefit from consideration of the local railway line and whether this has any impact on safeguarding strategies for young people. Staff have had some informal training regarding gang culture. It would be better if this was built on further to ensure all staff have the requisite knowledge to support young people with these experiences. The quality of monitoring has improved. Monthly independent reports now include specific views on how well young people are safeguarded and their well-being is promoted. Likewise the manager has improved her own analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the home. This ensures young people’s experiences and progress are core to what is being achieved. The manager is just starting to

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The effectiveness of the home and the progress and experiences of

implement individual ‘Progress Books’ to demonstrate more fully young people’s achievements.

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Information about this children's home

This home is owned by a private company. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people of either gender with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home has had one full inspection since registration in January 2015.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):  The registered person should ensure that staff can access appropriate facilities and resources to support their training needs, and should understand the key role they play in the training and development of staff in the home (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 53, paragraph 10.11). In particular source formal training for staff about gang culture and working with young people who have experienced gang culture.  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 Guide to the Quality Standards, page 64, paragraph 15.1). In particular this review should take into account the local railway line.

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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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