Children's home run by Keys Education Ltd

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

The home was last inspected in June 2015. Since the last inspection, the registered manager has resigned and a new manager has been appointed. The requirement and recommendation made at the last inspection has been addressed. No requirements or recommendations have been made at this inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The garden is now a safe place to use. The washing line has been removed and the summer house is no longer in use.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, there have been a number of admissions and discharges. The manager has worked closely with external professionals to ensure young people benefit from a smooth transition. Where young people have wanted to experience semi-independent living to prepare for leaving care this has been provided. Young people have recognised through this experience that they are not yet ready to leave care and requested to return to the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Placement moves have had some impact on the offending behaviour of young people. Negative behaviour has led to young people fighting with each other. This has led to police involvement. However, following the altercations young people repair their friendships through house meetings and general discussions with staff and each other. This helps them to recognise each other’s difficulties. As a result, they live alongside each other respectfully.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager safely recruits staff. Since the last full inspection, many established staff have left. This has prompted recruitment. As a result, new staff have started employment and some are awaiting clearance to begin. Young people are kept up to date with the changes in respect of staff leaving and joining. This keeps them informed and enables them to build relationships.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff work well with the police and Local Safeguarding Children’s Board when children go missing from care or pose a risk to themselves or others. Open communication, good reporting and effective partnership working helps to keep young people safe. This period has been a difficult time for young people. However, the staff work tirelessly with all agencies to ensure young people are safeguarded and protected. Staff don’t give up and continue to promote good health, education and positive behaviour. Progress is slow but the proactive response of the new manager is already gaining enthusiasm in young people to participate. For example, a new behaviour incentive system is in place. This gives young people the chance to earn points to build up and choose activities of their choice. A young person said, ‘We have an incentive chart; and can now earn points and this seems really good’.

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Information about this children's home

This is a private children’s home which provides care and accommodation for up to three children and young people with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home’s Statement of Purpose indicates that the age range will be between 10 and 17 years of age.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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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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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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Information about this inspection

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