Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Hammersmith and Fulham

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 improved effectiveness . The young person living in the home continues to make positive progress in all aspects of his development. He receives consistent care from a small, stable staff team who provide him with stability and security. This has resulted in him gaining an increased sense of safety and has improved his self-confidence and self-esteem. He is making exceptional progress in education with his attendance having increased to 80%. He has a passion for cars and staff have used this interest to support and encourage him back into education. He now attends college, where he is studying Maths and English and is learning to become a mechanic. A staff member said: „He is very knowledgeable and interested in cars. We sourced a mechanics course and he is doing very well. His report from college was excellent.‟

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff support the young person and his family to have meaningful contact, and relationships between them have considerably improved. This has resulted in a significant increase in contact, which has progressed to being managed without direct staff supervision. For example, during half term the young person spent each day at his family home. Staff ensured this remained positive by keeping in contact via telephone and regular visits. Staff have developed positive working relationships with his family. They continue to support them to manage the young person‟s behaviour by following his behaviour management plans. The success of this collaborative approach is evidenced by the significant increase in the time they spend together. A social worker said: „Staff transport X to see his mum and with the help of staff she is managing him much better and contact with her has been increased. I am very pleased with the work they have done.‟

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff know the young person well and are able anticipate situations which may cause a change in the young person‟s behaviour. They devise strategies with him to help him manage these in a more positive manner. This approach has helped him make better choices in relation to safe and acceptable behaviour. As a result, there have been no significant incidents, notifications, or any restraints since the last inspection. Staff work collectively, sharing information with safeguarding professionals to keep the young person safe. This multi-agency approach helps him manage his behaviour and vulnerabilities more effectively. The young person has been involved in planning improvements to the décor of the home. Staff have encouraged him to participate in choosing the décor and he has assisted staff in painting and wall papering. These activities will develop his independent living skills, prepare him for adulthood and give him a sense of pride

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

and belonging in his home. The Registered Manager was absent from the home at the time of the inspection. The first line manager provides excellent support for the staff team and has good knowledge of the young person, and is clearly able to monitor his care. Several improvements have been made in relation to the way managers monitor the progress of the young person and the development of the staff team. A document has been designed for staff to complete each month, which will track the young person‟s progress for that month. This will allow managers and staff to identify any patterns or trends in relation to education, health and behaviour. Staff will present this information at team meetings to ensure that information is shared between the team. This will give staff more responsibility and assist them to reflect on their practice. Managers are committed to driving the staff team to develop management skills which will enhance the care they afford the young person as

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

well as their own development. The small staff team remain, stable and consistent. They are up to date with mandatory training such as safeguarding and child sexual exploitation. The majority of the team have attended training which covers current issues, such as radicalisation and gang culture. A member of staff said: „This has given me good insight into what to look for, particularly with the young person we are caring for.‟ Managers are in the process of devising a risk assessment for the young person and all future admissions in relation to radicalisation. This will be monitored throughout their placement and will assist staff in identifying issues of risk. The home also has access to child friendly learning materials in relation to sexual exploitation. This teaches young people to recognise the signs and promotes discussion, which assists staff in detecting when a young person may be at risk of

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

harm. The home receives monthly quality assurance visits and reports from an independent person. The report is lacking the independent person‟s opinion regarding the home‟s promotion of children‟s well-being and whether they are effectively safeguarded; this shortfall has not compromised the safety or care of the young person and the line manager demonstrated a commitment to address this quickly.

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Information about this children's home

This service is a privately run children's home. The home provides care and accommodation for one young person with behavioural and/or emotional difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

12/02/2015 CH - 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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Requirement Due date

The independent person must produce a report about a visit (“the independent person‟s report”) which sets out, in particular, the independent person‟s opinion as to whether children are effectively safeguarded; and the conduct of the home promotes children‟s well-being. (Regulation 44(4)(a)(b)) 02/05/2016

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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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