Children's home run by Esland North Limited in Amber Valley

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 be cared for by a competent staff team who place their individual needs at the centre of their work. Relationships are warm and caring. Young people are at ease with staff and appear settled in their home. All young people receive education. They attend a variety of educational settings, according to their needs and abilities. Staff work in partnership with education departments and other relevant professionals to ensure that young people have every opportunity to reach their full potential. The home ensures that the healthcare needs of young people are met. Young people access all primary healthcare services, such as doctors, dentist, opticians and specialist providers. Appropriate arrangements are in place for the safe management of medicines to promote the safety and well-being of young people. There are a number of restraints and some sanctions; the recording of both does

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

not capture the views of young people and are not signed by the manager. This means that there is no monitoring of the overall effectiveness of such incidents along with a lack of management oversight. Young people report feeling safe. Staff’s good knowledge of young people’s vulnerabilities ensure that they do not go missing. The manager ensures that locally agreed protocols are thoroughly understood by all staff which further safeguards young people. Staff ensure that young people are able to maintain contact with their family and friends. Staff will facilitate contact, regularly providing transport, so that these important connections are maintained. Staff also support young people’s friendships in the local community. Young people are protected by the implementation of strong health and safety procedures, including regular fire drills. These ensure that the home is physically safe and meets young people's diverse needs. Recruitment and selection processes

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

are robust. These measures positively promote the safety of the young people by preventing unsuitable adults from working with them. The home continues to be managed by a suitably qualified manager who has been in post since May 2014. Staff receive supervision and appraisal, however the supervision received is not thorough enough to support staff development. Staff receive training and feel skilled in their roles as a result. For example, staff have undertaken training in Makaton to develop their ability to communicate effectively with young people. In response to the requirements and recommendations made at the last inspection, there is now an updated location risk assessment and workforce plan in place. Risk management plans are now up to date but the records pertaining to sanctions and restraint are still not being completed thoroughly so this requirement is repeated.

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Information about this children's home

This home is operated by a private provider and is for up to four children and young people who have a learning disability.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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

(b) within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the reregistered person to do so (the authorised person) -

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Requirement Due date

(i) has spoken to the user about the measure; and

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Requirement Due date

(ii) has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and

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Requirement Due date

(c) within days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. With specific regard to sanctions and restraints. (Regulation 35 (3)(i)(ii)(c)) 18/02/2016

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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 have systems in place so that all staff, including the manager, receive supervision of their practice from an appropriately qualified and experienced professional, which allows them to reflect on their practice and the needs of the children assigned to their care. (The Guide to the standards, page 61, 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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