Children's Home run by Aspris Children’s Services Limited in Rotherham

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 declined effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home has declined in effectiveness due to shortfalls in the admission process of new young people. The latest young person transitioned into this home with limited information and planning. As a result, there are no placement plans. This has left a lack of clarity to the purpose of the placement and how the young people should be supported. In addition, care plans and risk assessments for very complex individuals have been implemented in isolation by the homes manager without evidence of consultation with the placing authority. This lack of transparency means professionals are unaware and unable to comment on the type and level of care provided to young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

On several occasions, there has been significant delay in the notification of safeguarding concerns. This hinders the regulatory body's oversight of safeguarding practice.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff make positive efforts to redirect young people's challenging behaviour. As a result, some young people's behaviour has significantly improved and incidents of physical restraint have reduced. For others, despite staff attempts to avoid physical intervention, high level physical intervention techniques are required on some occasions. The registered manager's oversight of incidents has identified the need to employ planned interventions at the lowest level. Consequently, steps are being taken to find other ways to manage highly challenging situations. This will avoid any physical and emotional harm to young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Despite the identified shortfalls, young people continue to make good progress in all areas of their development. Young people are encouraged to develop their self- care skills. As a result, young people's confidence and independence is improving. One young person commented `I get washed more often. I am much better at this now.'

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Some young people experience new activities for the first time as a result of living in this home, such as a trip to the coast. Other activities include ghost hunts, roller blading and swimming. Staff aspirations for young people are high and activities not only provide young people with new opportunities, they enable young people to develop new skills such as being able to swim independently.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two requirements set at last inspection have been met. Staff have received additional training on the administration of medication and oversight is now robust. The independent person’s reports now meet regulation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Two recommendations set at last inspection have also been met. All staff are enrolled on the required care course and three more staff have achieved the qualification since the last inspection. A recommendation encouraging reflective practice has now been achieved. This assists with the manager's oversight of staff practice and helps staff to reflect on their actions and ensure good care for young people is maintained.

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Information about this children's home

 This is a privately run home. It is registered for 6 young people between 9-18 years of age with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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.

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Requirement Due date

5: Engaging in the wider system to ensure children’s needs are met In meeting the quality standard, specifically in relation to ensuring decisions around the young person care and management of risk are made collaboratively with the placing authority the registered person must, and must ensure that staff- (a) seek to involve each child's placing authority effectively in the child's care, in accordance with the child's relevant plans; 15/02/2016

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Requirement Due date

This regulation applies to a child who is looked after by a local authority

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must co-operate with the child's placing authority in agreeing and signing the child's placement plan. (Regulation 17 (1)(2)) 15/02/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must notify HMCI and each other relevant person without delay if – an incident requiring police involvement occurs in relation to a child which the registered person considers to be serious; and there is any other incident relating to a child which the registered person considers to be serious. (Regulation 40(4) (b)(e)) 08/03/2016

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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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