Children's Home run by Crusoe Care Limited 06843979 in East Sussex

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 full inspection carried out in November 2015 two requirements and two recommendations were made. Senior leaders have undertaken training on the Prevent Duty and are currently delivering training to the staff team. Accessing local training has been hindered by the high demand from all providers in East Sussex. The setting’s Statement of Purpose has been updated and contains sufficient detail about who to contact in relation to making a complaint plus details of staff qualifications. The home’s missing person’s policy includes reference to return interviews being undertaken. However, the home has not acted on a recommendation to ensure there is a protocol for managing medication errors. This has now been made a requirement. In practice very low numbers of medication are administered and no errors have been recorded.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There is one boy currently accommodated at the home. He is new since the last inspection. He has settled in very quickly as a result of a planned smooth transition programme. Known risky behaviours pre admission have not yet been seen at the setting, although staff are very alert to the potential risks the child may pose to himself and others. Staff’s knowledge is not supported through risk assessments, although completed for many risks, they do not fully cover all known risks, and some are insufficiently detailed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work closely with local schools to ensure children attend and achieve well. The aim is for children to commence school very soon after admission with good levels of support provided by the staff team. This has been achieved for the child currently accommodated. Children live in a nurturing environment where they soon feel safe and develop trusting relationships with staff, this can be seen in the positive relationships developed so soon after admission. Staff are quick to identify interests and activities, they use their local contacts and as a result can quickly enrol children into clubs, such as football.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to work with a range of outside agencies to ensure the safety of children. These effective relationships have been developed over time and continue to benefit the children. Training on the Prevent Duty has been accessed and booked for managers and once completed will be disseminated to the whole staff team. Staff have a good level of knowledge in current areas of risks faced by children such as social media abuse and radicalisation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Health needs are identified and children are signed up with local health professionals very soon after admission. Children receive a healthy and balanced diet with encouragement to lead a healthy lifestyle. There are written procedures in place for the safe administration of medication, however there is no written protocol for managing medication errors.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There has been one complaint since the last inspection that was efficiently and sensitively managed by the provider. The complaint around noise levels was unjustified and deemed to be normal family life levels of noise. However, the Registered Manager worked closely with the complainant to resolve concerns.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Monitoring procedures are sound with regular independent visitor visits and reports plus six monthly quality of care reviews undertaken by the Registered Manager. Areas identified are taken seriously and acted on.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

It is difficult to assess long term progress for the current child as he has been at the service for such a short time. It is clear his admission was managed well, from detailed referral decision making through to a planned transition.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home continues to provide a safe and homely environment to the children. The service remains committed to its admission criteria. Leaders know behaviours the staff team are confident in managing, and those staff are not.

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Information about this children's home

This children’s home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to 2 children with emotional and/or behaviour difficulties. It was first registered in March 2015. Accommodation is provided in a semi-detached residential house. It is owned by a private company who have one other small children’s home, located very close by.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Requirement Due date

The registered person must make arrangements for the handling, recording, safekeeping, safe administration and disposal of medicines received into the children’s home; in particular have a written protocol for managing medication errors. (Regulation 23 (1)) 31/03/2016

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Requirement Due date

The protection of children standard 12 (1) The protection of children standard is that children are protected from harm and enabled to keep themselves safe. (2) In particular, paragraph (1) requires the registered person to ensure (a) that all staff- (i) assess whether each child is at risk or harm, taking into account information in the child’s relevant plans, and, if necessary make arrangements to reduce the risk of any harm to the child; this specifically relates to ensuring risks assessments are in place for all known risks. 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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