Children's Home run by MGM Care Services Ltd in Telford and Wrekin

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 previous inspection in July 2015, the overall rating for the home was judged as good with four requirements and two recommendations made. At this inspection, the home has sustained effectiveness and one recommendation has been made. The majority of the previous requirements and recommendations have been met. An area of uneven concrete has been repaired ensuring the area is safe for young people’s use. The registered manager has effective monitoring systems in place and explains how the service will continue to develop to meet the needs of young people. The area risk assessment describes the potential risks around the location of the home with strategies to minimise these and protect young people. The statement of purpose has been updated to reflect current legislation. The children’s guide has been improved in its style and presentation making it more accessible to young people, but the details of the children’s commissioner remain absent.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Consequently, young people do not have these details if they need to seek independent advice or support. Young people continue to make progress and enjoy their lives at the home. They relish a variety of activities in the home and in the community including swimming, cinema, arts and crafts. They progress in other areas of development such as behaviour, learning to self-regulate their emotions, meaning that there are fewer behavioural outbursts and young people enjoy a more harmonious environment. A revised incentive chart helps young people manage their emotions and they said that they look forward to their treats. Partnership working is a strength of the home. Staff remain proactive in ensuring young people’s global needs are met. For example, close and effective liaison with health professionals means that young people’s medication and diet is reviewed and adjusted ensuring their optimal health. Social workers commented positively

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

about the quality of written and verbal communication with staff at the home. Young people continue to attend school full time and their attendance and punctuality are excellent, meaning that they have every opportunity to progress and learn. Daily communication between school and home staff means that any difficulties in either setting are understood and addressed for young people’s benefit. Consultation with young people takes place weekly via young people’s meetings. Staff employ a variety of communication techniques with young people, including picture boards, making information accessible to all. Not only do young people discuss preferences in relation to menu choices and activities for the following week, but they also enjoy discussions about topical issues such as flooding during winter. Their horizons are broadened as they think about community issues, and learn to contribute in discussions, enhancing their communication skills.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to be cared for by a motivated, committed staff team who know them well. Young people are supported to develop age appropriate life skills such as keeping their rooms clean and tidy, helping with food preparation, doing laundry, assisting their development towards young adulthood. Young people continue to live in a safe environment where they are protected from harm. Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding practice to identify risks and protective measures to ensure the safety of all young people. The registered manager continues to have rigorous oversight in the running of the home and regularly reviews all aspects of young people’s care in the home and reinforces good quality, safe practice for young people’s benefit.

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Information about this children's home

This service is a small private children’s home looking after up to 2 young people aged from 10 to 17 years, who may have learning disabilities or emotional and/or behavioural problems.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

24/03/2015 CH - Interim Declined in effectiveness

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):  Ensure the Children's Guide is updated to include details of how to contact the Office of the Children's Commissioner (The Guide to the Quality Standards page 24, paragraph 4.22).

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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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