Children's Home run by Crusoe Care Limited in East Sussex

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 Sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the full inspection carried out in May 2015 three requirements and one recommendation were made. Full recruitment information is now available for the Regulation 44 visitor who undertakes monthly visits and reports on the conduct of the home. An updated Statement of Purpose has been produced and submitted. It now contains all matters as listed in Regulation 16 (1) schedule 1 of The Children’s Homes Regulations. A written report on the quality of care of the home has been produced by the Registered Manager and submitted to Ofsted. In addition the Responsible Individual now records all supervisions with the Registered Manager.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There are two boys currently accommodated at the home. One being new since the last inspection. The newest admission has settled in very quickly and has not shown risky behaviours that were causing concerns pre admission. Since being at this home he does not abscond, engages well in education and has increased self- esteem. His school has commented favourably about the change in the child since moving placements.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work closely with schools to ensure children attend and achieve well. This has resulted in very good attendance and achievements for current boys. Poor behaviours have decreased significantly and staff act as good role models in providing appropriate parenting skills at all times. The boys live in a nurturing environment where they soon feel safe and develop trusting relationships with staff. As a result their self-esteem rises and they can join in activities both in house and in the local community; such as football clubs and singing lessons.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The significant decrease in risky behaviours can be seen in the extremely low number incidents of absconding, physical interventions and sanctions given. Staff assess individual risks and complete risk assessments which inform them how to manage identified risks. Current levels of risks are very low, with no risks relating to drug abuse, sexual exploitation, criminal behaviours or going missing.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team continue to work with a range of outside agencies to ensure the safety of children. These effective relationships have been developed over time and continue to benefit the children. Training on the Prevent Duty has been accessed and booked for managers and once completed will be disseminated to the whole staff team. Staff do however have a good level of knowledge in current areas of risks faced by children such as social media abuse and radicalisation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Health needs are identified and regular appointments with external health professionals ensure staff manage individual health needs well. Children receive a healthy and balanced diet with encouragement to lead a healthy lifestyle. Smoking is discouraged with a good degree of success.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been no complaints since the last inspection however there are clear procedures in place if one did occur.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Monitoring procedures are sound with regular independent visitor visits and reports plus six monthly quality of care reviews undertaken by the Registered Manager. Areas identified are taken seriously and acted on.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Although the children are making good progress there are areas the service needs to consider; increasing and evidencing children’s involvement in their care planning and ensuring all key worker sessions are identified as such and not just observational discussions, as currently recorded. A further recommendation is for staff to receive copies of their supervision notes.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home continues to provide a safe and homely environment to the children. The service remains committed to its admission criteria. Leaders know behaviours the staff team are confident in managing and those staff are not.

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Information about this children's home

This home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. Accommodation is provided in a single storey bungalow located in a very quiet residential area. The home is privately owned.

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Information about this children's home

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Information about this children's home

02/10/2014 Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Information about this children's home

04/02/2014 Interim Satisfactory progress

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s): Provide staff with copies of their supervision notes (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 61, paragraph 13.4) Continue working towards increasing and evidencing children’s involvement in their care planning (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 21, paragraph 4.5) Record all key working sessions as such and not as observational discussion ((The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 62, paragraph 14.3)

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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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