Children's home run by Esland South Limited in Nottingham

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 Sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There were no recommendation or requirements set at the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager is an excellent, committed leader and role model for the stable and motivated staff. Staff report a consistently high level of support; one said ‘she is a straight forward, fair and flexible manager’. Another staff member reported ‘You can talk freely to her knowing that she will keep personal matters confidential’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager regularly monitors the quality of care provided. She has a thorough understanding of activity within the home, the young people and staff performance. Monitoring reports are detailed, analysed and address any areas of weakness to continually improve the service. Independent visitor reports have few recommendations as a result; any raised are acted upon promptly.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people were observed to have strong, significant relationships with the manager and staff. One young person rang the Registered Manager for reassurance and to help her to manage a difficult situation while at school, she said ‘a big thank you’ to manager on her return. Interactions with staff were seen to be warm and comfortable. One staff member reported ‘the young people are like an extended family’. Another said ‘we work as a team, we are all here for the young people and to help them’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There have not been any admissions or transitions since the last inspection. A committed staff group care for young people who are securely placed. Staff offer continuity of care, they have worked at the home for a minimum of two years.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The overall quality of care is excellent. Staff support young people to make progress in all areas of their lives. Placement plans, behaviour risk management plans and risk assessments enable staff to provide a consistent approach. There is a strong focus on improving outcomes for young people. Staff regularly review targets with young people, who take ownership of their paperwork. Young people are engaged with their independence plans and have made considerable progress; one young person has been given additional responsibilities to manage her own money and bedtime as a result. Another young person has made new friendships, something that she has struggled to achieve previously.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The staff work effectively with external organisations. Positive relationships mean that plans for young people progress well in partnership with all professionals including health, therapy and education services. All young people attend education. Staff have supported one young person to successfully make the transition from school to college. Staff have negotiated flexible learning for one young person to incorporate her academic learning and musical talent. The Registered Manager advocates strongly for the young people, for example, she has liaised to secure funding from a local authority for post eighteen placement.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is well decorated and furnished to a high standard; it has a family environment. Young people call it ‘home’, they chose the decorations and soft furnishings.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are kept safe in the home. They can make mistakes knowing that staff will support them. The safeguarding policy is adhered to in practice. Risk assessments are updated following incidents. Staff are aware of strategies and safety measures as a result. Young people discuss topics such as internet safety, radicalisation, smoking, bullying and relationships during young people’s meeting’s and key work sessions. Informative, user-friendly leaflets and workbooks reinforce messages and stimulate conversations.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The police community safety officer visits the home regularly to reiterate safety messages. He is a positive male role model; young people develop positive relationships with those who protect them.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff support safe contact and manage any identified risks, which enables young people to have positive relationships with their family. Parents speak positively about the service. One parent said ‘my daughter is happy, staff treat her like part of their family, they are brilliant’. Another parent reported ‘they manage my daughter really well, they take everything in their stride, I don’t have any reservations’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are encouraged to integrate with the community by participating in a range of activities, for example, boxing, a local youth club, trampolining club and visits to young people in the organisation’s other homes.

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Information about this children's home

This home cares for young people with learning disabilities. It is managed by a private organisation and provides care and accommodation for up to four young people with disabilities and complex needs, including autism, epilepsy and challenging behaviour.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

25/03/2015 Interim Improved 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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