Children's Home run by Progress Children’s Services Ltd in Coventry

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

Young people continue to make good progress, as a result of the care and support they receive from a committed and caring staff team. They continue to make improvements in their behaviour, health, independence and confidence. As one parent observed ‘he has come on leaps and bounds, he knows how to manage his behaviour, cook a meal and do his own laundry. Huge steps forward ‘. Relationships between staff and young people are excellent. Young people value the individual attention that staff provide. They enjoy going out together on social occasions. For example, there are regular outings to local restaurants, shops and leisure activities. Within the home they enjoy planning themed evenings with staff, recent ones have included Star Wars, Burns Night and Chinese New Year. Staff are highly aware of young people’s needs and vulnerabilities. They encourage and support them make safe choices for example promoting healthy eating options

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

whilst promoting their independence. In the words of one young person ’nothing needs changing here. I feel happy and safe’. All the young people are making significant progress in developing their independence skills. They are taking more responsibility for their own personal care, cooking meals, clearing tables, going food shopping and handling money. Young people recognise staff support. As one young person commented, ‘I can now do my own washing and ironing, make an omelette because staff have helped me’. Since the last inspection transition planning has been strengthened. Young people now have clear goals which are regularly reviewed and evaluated with them. Staff advocate for young people and promote their welfare effectively. There remains a good balance of experience amongst the staff team. Young people benefit from this consistency which gives them a sense of emotional security. This consistency is reflected in the progress observed by family members

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

and professionals. As one social worker commented, ‘staff know him well and manage him exceptionally well’. Staff understand how to communicate effectively with each young person and this enables them to express their views in meaningful ways. The registered manager and deputy have a good understanding of the strengths and areas for development in the home. Robust monitoring occurs through monthly auditing. Regular quality of care reviews are completed which review the progress achieved. The views of family members, social workers and other professionals however are not regularly sought. This means the registered manager is unable to effectively assess how the home meets the needs of young people living there. This will be raised as a regulatory shortfall. The registered manager ensures that staff training reflects the presenting needs of young people. This includes recent training in areas such epilepsy, attachment and

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

trauma. Young people live in a safe environment where they are protected from harm. Staff use good safeguarding practices to identify risk. Young people have complex needs and staff ratios ensure that young people are constantly supported throughout the day to stay safe. As a consequence young people do not go missing and their risk of sexual exploitation is reduced. Some young people continue to have challenging behaviour and staff awareness and understanding of their needs ensure they stay protected. Staff effectively use the expertise of other specialist services for example, the behaviour support team to develop strategies to support young people to manage their feelings. Some have made significant progress in self-regulating their behaviour since living at the home. Staff are vigilant in identifying any early signs of bullying behaviour. This is immediately addressed through individual and group work sessions. For some

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

young people the use of physical restraint has been necessary part of managing immediate risks. These are effectively reviewed and evaluated with young people and staff. Partnership working is evident, with staff effectively communicating with other services to ensure young people’s needs are addressed. Both social work and education colleagues praise the quality of information they receive from staff members. Staff effectively challenge placing authorities where they consider a young person’s voice is not being heard or there are detrimental delays in planning. Staff are flexible about supporting contact arrangements and welcome family members into the home. In the words of one parent, ’staff are brilliant, they’re friendly and always helpful. They truly work in partnership with us ‘. The two requirements raised at the last inspection have both been met. There is one shortfall identified as a result of this inspection to ensure that there is a

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

system in place to regular ascertain the views of parents and professionals to inform the quality of care review.

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Information about this children's home

This home is operated by a private provider. It provides care and accommodation for up to seven children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

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Recent inspection history

09/10/2014 CH - Interim Sustained 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

In order to complete a quality of care review the registered person must establish and maintain a system for monitoring, reviewing and evaluating. The system must provide for ascertaining and considering the opinions of children, their parents, placing authorities and staff.(Regulation 45(5)) 31/03/2016

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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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