Children's Home run by Care and Management Services Ltd 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 improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people have moved forwards and developed while being at the home. They are supported by a staff team that has also developed, in both their confidence and their ability to be responsive to the differing needs of the young people. One young person has left the home and one moved in. The young person leaving has moved into independence with a planned move and visits to the new accommodation. The new admission travelled a considerable distance on a number of occasions to have tea visits and meet the other young people and staff. The planning and transition work completed is good, with clear care plans in place from the start, which young people are aware of and have been involved with. Since the last inspection, the majority of young people have settled into education and are achieving good results. One young person has caught up on exam work and has additional tutoring in place, when necessary, to support their aim of

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

university. Staff work with differing educational provisions to make sure that young people are receiving the best provision to meet their needs. Young people’s health has developed since the last inspection. They have become increasingly involved with therapeutic discussions, supporting their mental health. Staff ensure that young people are on the correct medication, one states that ‘my life is better with the right medication, I can actually think about what matters rather than worrying all the time.’ Challenging behaviours exhibited by individuals have decreased, as they become increasingly responsive to the support that staff offer. Monitoring systems in the home are good. Planning is updated following changes in young people’s behaviour, contact arrangements, education or health needs linking to developing risk assessments. The Registered Manager completes detailed six monthly reports, examining; the role of the home, and how young people and

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

staff have improved. An independent organisation completes monthly monitoring. Ofsted has not received reports since the last inspection, and reports are slow to be sent to the home, taking over six weeks at the time of this visit. The home has been settled since the last inspection, with no need for notifications regarding significant events. One complaint made by a young person has been fully responded to. Incidents of restraint are rare, due to staff’s awareness of differing behaviour management techniques and known positive responses to situations. Sanctions are used appropriately, with a stronger emphasis on restorative justice. No safeguarding incidents have been raised since the last inspection. Staff and the Registered Manager work well with a range of external support services to develop the home and achieve positive outcomes. Links with differing health services are notable, including independent psychological and psychiatric

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

services to ensure that young people’s mental health needs are responded to. Good links are also in place with differing educational services. A social worker was positive about the home, ‘so far I’m very happy with how everything is going, and the home keeps in touch with me when they need to.’ One requirement was made at the last inspection, relating to care planning being signed by all involved, this is now in place. Two recommendations made have been responded to. Increased evidence is now in place relating to considering young people’s views, with improvements with key-working records. Young people are increasingly involved with learning independence skills and preparing for living life after being at the home, although staff admit that there has been some challenges to this.

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Information about this children's home

The home is one of three children’s home within a privately run organisation. The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to three young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

03/02/2015 CH - Interim Improved 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

44: Independent person: visits and reports

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Requirement Due date

ensure the independent person provides a copy of the independent person’s report to HMCI (Regulation 44.7(i)) 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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