Children's home in Wolverhampton

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

Young people enjoy positive, supportive and nurturing relationships with staff. Staff spend time with them, share new experiences and encourage them to enjoy their lives at the home. All the young people living at the home have complex needs and staff value and respect each individual. As one parent observed, ‘I can see she’s happy here and I know there is a great team around her’. Young people continue to benefit from a staff team who know them exceptionally well. Stable placements continue to exist because of the effective relationships and consistency of care provided by a committed and dedicated staff team. Young people’s care plans are highly individualised and give staff clear guidance on how each young person is cared for over a 24 hour period. These plans ensure that a consistent and good level of care is given. Transition plans are well managed and tailored around the needs of the individual. Staff effectively use social stories

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

to help prepare young people for the planned changes in their lives. All young people attend either school or college. Effective use of home school communication books means that staff are aware of positive events at school and are able to talk to young people about them. Equally, if there are areas of difficulty, staff are vigilant and ensure that they immediately address with education colleagues. Young people are encouraged to develop appropriate life skills. Staff actively seek out opportunities to develop these. Where appropriate, young people help prepare and clear away meals, help keep their rooms tidy and develop self-care skills. As a consequence their self-esteem increases. The registered manager has responded promptly to the previous requirements of the last inspection. Monitoring systems have been strengthened. She has introduced a new monitoring audit of missing local authority paperwork to ensure

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

staff are effectively able to meet the needs of young people in accordance with their care plans. There are no instances of young people going missing from care due to the one to one supervision they receive from staff. Staff know the young people well and are alert to any changes in their presentation or behaviour which may signify health difficulties. Good relationships with health professionals means that medical support is promptly sought. Some young people present with challenging behaviour. Staff supervision, support and consistency means that young people learn that staff are there for them. Staff know that young people’s challenging behaviour is sometimes due to frustration. Staff respond calmly and take time to understand their needs. Positive behaviour is praised and staff effectively use redirection techniques to address behavioural outbursts. The use of physical intervention is rare .There has been none since the

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

last inspection. The home provides a safe and secure environment to vulnerable young people. Effective health and safety procedures are integral to the daily running of the home. Shortfalls identified at the last inspection have been addressed. Regular fire drills now ensure both staff and young people are familiar with evacuation procedures. All of which ensures the home is a safe place for young people to live. Partnership working is strong. Social workers and professionals from specialist services commend the consistency and commitment of staff members .Staff have effectively advocated on young people’s behalf for example to challenge delays in transition planning. This partnership working helps young people overcome difficulties that previously impacted on their lives. The five requirements made at the last inspection have all been met. There are no requirements or recommendations made at this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The home provides care and accommodation for up to four children and young people with physical disabilities and/or learning difficulties and/or sensory impairments. It is owned and operated by a private provider.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

11/03/2015 CH - 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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