Children's Home run by N H Care Limited in Birmingham

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

The judgement at the last inspection was good. The home has responded to the requirements and recommendations made at that inspection. The areas noted to require physical improvement in the home have been addressed, enhancing areas of the environment for the benefit of young people. Young people’s education is prioritised and the registered manager and staff ensure that they arrive at school on time, so that young people maximise their educational opportunities. The staff team now includes staff from both genders meaning that young people have the opportunity to form positive relationships with both men and women. Staff recording in young people’s records is objective and clear and if young people review their records they will see clear entries of events and incidents. Since the last inspection, a significant increase in notifications to Ofsted reflects an increase in bullying incidents and crises for young people living at the home. Young

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

people have left and another has arrived. Bullying incidents have been proactively and rigorously addressed by staff and strategies put in place to protect young people and address bullying behaviour have resolved these difficulties. Young people report feeling safe, 'I feel better now. Staff are there for me’. Maintenance of the home environment is a particular challenge for staff given the complexity of young people’s needs. Some areas of the home require a considerable amount of repair and redecoration, in particular one young person’s room, including his door frame. In addition, an incident recently occurred resulting in the bathroom requiring complete refurbishment. There is also external damage to brickwork, and residual smoke damage to the stairwell. Also, the carpeting on the stairs detracts from a positive overall look of the home. The home’s maintenance arrangements are responsive and plans are in place for the necessary

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

repairs and redecoration to take place which will ensure young people live in an environment that promotes their self-respect and self-worth. Young people’s health and safety continues to be of paramount concern to staff. Following an incident at the home, the registered manager and staff have reviewed all fire risk assessments in relation to each young person. The local fire service continues to promote understanding of fire safety and awareness with all young people at the home, enhancing their safety and wellbeing. New young people are welcomed to the home, and close liaison with young people, their families and professionals means that plans are in place identifying targets and areas for progress. Consequently, young people know their progress areas and are involved at each stage in target setting. Young people continue to develop age appropriate independence skills. Some are on pathway plans and have structured plans of support and development. Other

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

young people learn skills such as keeping their room clean and tidy and helping around the house. These arrangements continue to assist young people to acquire relevant skills in their transition to young adulthood. The registered manager and staff work in partnership with families and professionals to support the progress of each young person. Social workers commented,’ I am kept informed. I receive reports and updates regularly’. Young people continue to benefit from a consistent and stable staff team. Young people say that they are well supported and have positive relationships with all staff and enjoy their lives in the home. One said,’ I enjoy myself, we have fun and go out. I am happy here’.

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Information about this children's home

This privately owned children’s home can accommodate up to four young people who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

07/05/2014 CH - Interim Declined in effectiveness

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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

6: The quality and purpose of care standard

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the quality and purpose of care standard, with particular reference to one young person’s room, smoke damage to the stairwell and external brickwork and the stair and landing carpet, the registered person must ensure

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Requirement Due date

(c) that the premises used for the purposes of the home are designed and furnished so as to –

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Requirement Due date

(i) meet the needs of each child. 15/04/2016

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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 must ensure that all staff receive regular supervision of their practice (The Guide to the Quality Standards page 61 paragraph 13.2).

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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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