Children's Home run by Eagle Children’s Home in Wolverhampton

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 of this home, the overall judgement was good. At this interim inspection, Ofsted judged that it has sustained effectiveness. The requirements made at the last inspection have all been met. The registered manager monitors and reviews all practice in the home to ensure that good standards are maintained for young people’s benefit. Supervision is undertaken with all staff monthly, meaning that young people are cared for by knowledgeable staff whose performance is reviewed. The registered manager keeps the statement of purpose under review and sends a copy to Ofsted. A suitable area risk assessment is in place meaning that young people are cared for in a home where any community risks have been evaluated, improving their safety. Young people continue to live in a comfortable home where their needs are consistently met. The registered manager and staff make considerable efforts to

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

ensure that care and support received by each young person is relevant to their needs, and any shortfalls in provision of services, are swiftly and robustly addressed. The registered manager and staff continue to work well in partnership with professionals and young people, to ensure young people are kept safe. There have been occasions where young people have placed themselves at risk of harm by going missing and engaging in other risk taking behaviour. Joint working, including with police, and other actions have protected young people. Young people have support from drug agencies where relevant, and where they do not wish to engage with this support, staff seek alternative opportunities, reinforcing their safety. Young people new to the home have well planned introductions. They said that they visited a number of times before moving in and looked forward to joining the home. They felt well prepared and familiar with the home. One said, ’I am having

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

fun here, I like all the staff’. The registered manager and staff remain proactive in ensuring young people have access to all health services they need, including child and adolescent mental health services. This means that young people have contact with specialist services, support and information to help them address their difficulties. It also means that staff have relevant and updated assessments allowing them to meet young people’s needs. Not all young people are in education, and staff are tireless in identifying and supporting alternative appropriate education placements for young people ensuring they are able to continue to progress and learn. Continuing close cooperative relationships between staff and school staff means that difficulties are quickly identified and addressed. Where young people are placed at schools a long way from the home, the registered manager and staff have liaised effectively with

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

others to identify schools closer to home. This means that young people do not have long journeys every day, increasing their tiredness and frustration. Young people continue to learn to develop socially acceptable behaviour. Staff work effectively as a team to support young people. Clear behaviour management plans and risk assessments identify strategies to deescalate situations and promote a harmonious environment. Consistent teamwork reinforces positive messages, and these are further reinforced by regular one to one key work sessions with young people. Young people begin to understand the rules of the home and that they are in place to promote safety for all. Independence planning continues to be a strength of the home. Young people learn age appropriate skills including budgeting, cooking, self-care skills, all in accordance with their plans. This helps young people build confidence in their skills

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

and abilities in their transition to young adulthood. Staffing remains stable at the home with few changes. Any staff shortages are covered by staff meaning that young people continue to receive consistent care from staff they know well. No requirements or recommendations are made at this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The children’s home is run by a private organisation and is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

19/03/2015 CH - Interim Improved effectiveness

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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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