Children's home run by Phoenix Child Care Limited in North Devon

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 .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous full inspection on 25 November 2015 the home has continued to improve the outcomes of the young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has successfully met the one requirement that was made at the previous inspection and no further requirements or recommendations are made. Both young people who live in the home are experiencing an excellent level of care and support, so their overall experiences and progress are good.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection young people’s health outcomes have improved. The registered manager has been quick to identify, and provide specific staff training in relation to young people’s sexual health. In addition she has taken advice and guidance from professionals that include a dietician and psychologist, to support young people to maintain healthy eating patterns. In doing so the young people are taking responsibility for their own physical health, they are acting safely within relationships and beginning to address weight related issues.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Both young people continue to make good progress in relation to their education, learning and work experiences. One young person continues to engage in formal education that is complimented by a range of learning opportunities for example working on a farm. Progress of how these experiences have impacted positively on the young person’s confidence and social skills are recorded within key worker sessions and local authority documentation. For young people no longer in formal education the staff work hard to ensure they are actively involved in seeking employment or further education opportunities. For example one young person has been successful, albeit for a short period of time, in working for a food retailer.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Given the young people’s starting points both young people have made exceptional progress, in particular reducing the level of risk taking behaviour. For example records indicate young people are not going missing and instead this is replaced by much more safe unsupervised time, young people are no longer using illegal substances and are acting responsibly and safely when in the community. Records indicate that only one sanction was used since the previous inspection. The manager and staff team are proactive in the support they offer and through praise and positive reinforcement they promote a change in the young people’s behaviours, attitudes and responses. For example young people are more able to talk through worries or concerns and these responses are carefully documented in a range of recording templates.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This progress is also reflected within the serious incident and physical intervention records. There has been a significant and impressive reduction in the number of reportable incidents. Those that have taken place are documented well, with a good analysis included by the manager.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager is well established in her role. She is an effective leader who is committed to making a positive impact on the young people’s lives. She continues to review and monitor the home, taking positive action as required to ensure the young people make very good progress in all aspects of their lives. She has a good understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the home and strives for continued improvement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have been very few changes to the structure of the staff team. However, those that have taken place have been sensitively managed, ensuring a consistency within the core team in order to effectively support the young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff team have excellent links with families and professionals. They are committed to working in partnership to ensure young people are very well supported and continue to make good progress while living at the home. Young people have enjoyed improved family relationships and this has resulted in an increased amount of positive time spent at home or visiting family members. For example one young person now goes home to his family Friday to Sunday every week. Feedback forms from the family indicate they are very happy with the home and one young person spoken with says ‘the home is nice’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff ensure the home is very well maintained and decorated to a good standard. The home has undergone some major structural changes, and as this work now completes the young people and staff are excited and looking forward to re-decorating some communal areas.

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Information about this children's home

The home is privately owned and is registered for up to two children and young people.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

09/03/2015 CH - Interim sustained effectiveness

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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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