Children's home run by Good Foundations Limited

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

The full inspection of this home in September 2015 resulted in two requirements and one recommendation. The manager has addressed the requirements and the recommendation. Arrangements for supervising all staff have been agreed and put into action. The home’s Statement of Purpose and children’s guide have now been updated. They now offer good sources of information for those wishing to place at the home and for young people about what they can expect.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make excellent progress in every aspect of their lives. They are supported to do so by a competent and dedicated team of staff. They are led by highly skilled and respected leaders. This results in young people having improved self-esteem and holding positive aspirations for their futures. Young people feel safe and secure living at this home. They have good relationships with members of staff that are built on trust and mutual respect. Young people are clear about the expectations placed upon them, and respect and understand the boundaries that are in place.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to excel in their education and employment. One young person, who prior to living in the home was not in education for two years, is now in fulltime education. This young person commented ‘they fought to get me a school and I go now’. This has greatly enhanced their self-esteem and indicates excellent progress given their starting points as well as increasing their future life chances of securing further education, employment or training.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

While there are no young people at particular risk of exploitation staff are trained to recognise signs and maintain a sceptical outlook. Training has given staff the confidence to remain vigilant and work preventatively. Young people do not go missing from the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff team respects the manager and the team functions well under her leadership. The manager’s child centred value base and ethos effectively underpins the way in which the staff team members work. The young people and their wellbeing are central to the care provided. Young people feel well cared for and the staff team all know them very well. This enables them to respond to individual needs effectively.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has worked hard to ensure that all training for staff is meaningful and has an impact on their work with young people. An example of this includes, during supervision discussion on how training has enhanced staff’s knowledge. This ensures that staff are equipped and knowledgeable to meet the individual needs of young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people live in a very comfortable and well-furnished home. They receive high levels of nurturing from the adults who care for them. This is also reflected in the décor and feel of the home.

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Information about this children's home

This is a children's home for up to four young people with emotional or behavioural difficulties or learning disabilities. The home is owned and operated by a private company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

19/02/2015 CH - Interim improved effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

20/03/2014 CH - Interim Satisfactory Progress

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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. procedures set out in 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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Information about this inspection

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