Children's Home run by Doncaster Children‟s Services Trust Limited in Doncaster

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Outstanding 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

Since the last inspection, the home has further improved the quality of care and experiences of young people. For one young person there has been a considerable improvement in attendance at their educational placement. All young people continue to progress well at school and college, from the 'gifted and talented' to those who need additional help with functional skills.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The support shown by staff for education and their modelling of hard work is influential on young people. As a result, young people are willing to go the extra mile in their work placements. For example, one young person often voluntarily stays behind after the end of the work day in order to help out.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are very pro-active in learning to support themselves. One young person has recently secured a part-time job for herself. Acting as good parents, staff contacted the employer to ensure that the working arrangements were safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff are good at managing the behaviour of teenagers who know their own minds. They are listened to and their views taken on board; for example, one young person wanted to spend time with her friends after school and arrangements have been made to support this.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There are some instances of challenging behaviour. These are resolved without the need for restraint. Low level bullying is being dealt with and a generally calm atmosphere prevails at the home. What is notable is the support that young people provide for each other. For example, one young person went to the school concert of another young person who has no family contact or support. This shows empathy and insight into the situation of others.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Safeguarding continues to be at the heart of staff practice. Risk management is very effective in reducing the number of missing from home incidents. Concerns about child sexual exploitation have diminished. Young people are safer because very prompt action is taken to quickly liaise with the police. For one young person, this led to an arrest and abduction notices being served. Partnership working with the police and other agencies continues to be a positive and productive feature of this home. Staff know that this is not a job they can do on their own, and that young people need resources and support from other professionals in order to do well.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, young people have tried out new activities. For example, one young person has taken up guitar and horse riding lessons. Others continue to engage in their favourite activities, such as Saturday club and youth clubs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One young person has successfully moved on to independence. Staff continue to go the extra mile in supporting her; for example in offering to do her laundry when her own washing machine broke down.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff have received training on autism. This has led to a greater understanding of the condition and a change in staff practice. This has had a real impact in reducing the number of incidents where behaviour was difficult to manage or interpret on occasion.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A recommendation raised at the last inspection to ensure regular delivery of the independent visitors report has been met. Monitoring overall continues to make a valuable contribution to improving young people's quality of care, tracking their progress and identifying areas for further development.

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Information about this children's home

This section should outline: This children’s home is operated by Doncaster Children’s Services Trust. It is registered to take up to four girls with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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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