Children's home in Gloucester

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Good at the last 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, a young person has been supported to move to the home. She had the opportunity to visit, spend time with the other young person and staff and engaged in fun activities outside of the home, including going clothes shopping and to the cinema. This helped her build positive relationships with the young person and staff. Young people continue to receive excellent care and support from a committed and enthusiastic staff team. Staff have continued to develop positive relationships with young people ensuring their diverse needs are met. This contributes to a secure and caring environment were young people saying they feel ‘safe and comfortable.’ One social worker said ‘This is a really good home. The staff are friendly, helpful and the outcomes for (young person) are outstanding.’ Young people have continued to make excellent progress across all areas of their development, including in their education, health and emotional well-being. They

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

are supported to engage in a wide range of fun and exciting activities and have both successfully gained part time employment. Young people have now made appropriate friendships in the local area. They are now spending increased independent time outside of the home, which has significantly increased their confidence and self-esteem. Parents and professionals involved with the service all speak highly of the care provided to young people. One parent said ‘without the staff’s support I can’t say that my relationship with (young person) would ever be this good.’ Young people continue to benefit from individualised care planning. Care plans are agreed with families and other professionals involved. This consistent approach helps young people feel secure and enables them to make good progress. Young people’s targets and goals are continually reviewed and this helps staff to monitor the progress that young people are making. Social workers and other professionals

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

are extremely positive about the care that young people receive and confirm that their outcomes have significantly improved since living at the home. Partnership working is well established and excellent. For example, there is regular contact with the local community police officer who shares valuable information with the manager and staff, which ensures young people are kept safe. The psychologist, who works for Child and Adolescent Mental Health service is a regular attender at team meetings to address any emotional and behavioural issues affecting young people. They are also available to provide support and guidance to staff. One staff member said ‘This helps us be more effective as a team’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Behaviour management plans continue to be detailed and effective in meeting young people’s needs. Staff are all fully aware of their content and work in a consistent approach to address young people’s needs. The registered manager and staff team clearly understand the ethos and vision of the home. They regularly review the strengths of the service and identify on going areas of improvement. The Registered manager is very committed, and he has an ambitious and achievable plans in place to ensure the service continues to progress. These plans include the involvement of young people in staff recruitment and developing further networks in the community for young people.

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Information about this children's home

This section should outline: This private children's home looks after up to two young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties, or learning disabilities. It is one of ten homes owned and managed by a limited company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

29/01/2015 Interim sustained 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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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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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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