Children's Home run by The Partnership of Care Today in Stockport

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

Young people benefit from care and support from staff who are committed to meeting their needs. Despite recent challenges, relationships between young people and staff are positive and young people are making good progress in many aspects of their lives. Young people earn a range of rewards for achieving their individual goals, such as improving education attendance. This strategy is effective and young people’s attendance has improved since their arrival at the home. Staff consistently place young people’s needs at the centre of their practice. The success of this is evident in the progress young people are making. A parent commented: ‘The care X has received from staff is second to none.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff fully support young people to integrate into the home and then on to future placements. They devise well considered plans in collaboration with placing authorities to ensure that young people are well supported and prepared for their transitions. This collaborative approach has resulted in young people settling quickly into the home and some young people have been enabled to return to their families.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff value young people’s education and drive them to achieve their educational potential. They identify their interests and talents and support them to return to education. They work closely with tutors and teaching staff to ensure that young people receive the correct level of education for their individual needs. Young people who previously had difficulties attending education are now engaging and have joined clubs such as Army Cadets in preparation for future careers. Some young people gained qualifications while living at the home and are working towards their careers such as Midwifery. A parent commented: ‘Congratulations to all staff you deserve the A*, you saw the potential and took her above and beyond that. I will never be able to thank you enough.’ Staff have assisted in reducing young people’s high levels of risk-taking behaviour such as going missing and placing themselves at risk of sexual exploitation. Staff

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

teach young people how to keep safe and make positive choices. There has been one incident since the last inspection when a young person went missing from the home. Staff acted promptly, searching the local area before reporting the absence to the police and safeguarding agencies. Staff utilise these links and share information effectively in relation to young people’s risks to promote a multi- agency approach in helping young people manage their behaviour and vulnerabilities. Staff continue to promote young people’s physical health and well-being. They are aware of young people’s individual health needs, which are recorded within their care plans. They support and facilitate young people’s attendance at all their routine and specialist appointments such as children and family mental health services (CAMHS). As such young people continue to benefit from sustained physical and emotional health. The staff team remain stable and consistent; the manager ensures that they are

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

well trained to meet the needs of the young people. All staff are up to date with mandatory training requirements, including child protection and child sexual exploitation. Staff know the young people well and information is shared to promote consistent care. The manager and staff remain committed to securing positive outcomes for young people. Good arrangements are in place for the regular supervision and support of staff. The manager is undertaking training on cognitive behaviour therapy which will also be available for staff. This training will further develop staff skills which will assist them in understanding and supporting young people’s emotional development.

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Information about this children's home

This home is run by a private company and is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties or learning disabilities.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

26/02/2015 CH - Interim sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

15/01/2014 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. 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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