Children's Home run by Bryn Melyn Care Limited in Telford and Wrekin

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 .

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection, one young person has left the home to semi-independent accommodation. As a result of this discharge one young person has been admitted into the placement. Young people said they feel safe. Young people are clearly at ease with staff and appear settled in their home. They said they knew how to make a complaint if they are unhappy about something. Young people benefit from an experienced consistent staff team that are qualified to meet their needs. They live in a safe, secure and caring environment where regular consultation between staff and young people takes place. Young people enjoy good health because their health needs are effectively identified and services are provided to meet them. They are encouraged and supported to attend routine appointments with dentists, doctors and opticians. Appropriate arrangements are in place for the safe management of medicines to promote the safety and well-being of young people.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

All young people attend the organisation’s school. Education is highly valued in the home and care staff ensure young people are fully supported to attend and achieve. Since the home’s last inspection there have been no physical interventions and there have been a reduced number of reports of young people missing from care. This is a consequence of positive interventions at an early stage and recognising and rewarding positive behaviour, however young people are not receiving independent return interviews, and this means that their views are not being captured after a missing from care episode. Young people are supported by the staff team in maintaining contact with their families. The staff assist with transport and where required the supervision of contact. Family and friends are welcome at the home. The staff regard it as key that young people maintain meaningful relationships with those important to them

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

as this is part of their individual identity. Young people enjoy living in a home which provides a safe and secure environment. Staff complete regular health and safety checks and follow a range of safety procedure to protect young people from potential hazards. This includes fire drills, to ensure young people know what to do in case of an emergency. The system for the recruitment and selection of staff is thorough and ensures young people are only looked after by staff that are appropriately checked in order to work in the home. The home continues to be managed by a suitably qualified manager who has been in post since July 2014. The home has clearly defined policies for the supervision of staff, and a comprehensive induction programme designed to ensure all staff have the skills and qualities necessary for effective childcare practice. The homes bullying policy requires reviewing and updating so it is a current document.

p.2

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

In response to the recommendations made at the last inspection, there is now a clearer system for the capturing of specific information after an incident, the requirement requesting that the bullying policy be updated has not been met and therefore repeated.

p.3

Information about this children's home

This home, run by a private company, is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two children who have emotional and behavioural difficulties.

p.4

Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

p.4

Recent inspection history

12/02/2015 CH - Interim Sustained effectiveness

p.4

Statutory Requirements

This section sets out the actions which must be taken so that the registered person/s meets the Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Guide to the children's homes regulations including the quality standards. The registered person(s) must comply with the given timescales.

p.5

Requirement Due date

The registered person must keep under review and, as necessary, revise the home’s child protection policies, specifically the prevention of bullying policy. (Regulation 34 (6)) 30/03/2016

p.5

Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):  When a child returns to the home after being missing from care or away from the home without permission, the responsible local authority must provide an opportunity for the child to have an independent return home interview. Homes should take account of information provided by such interviews when assessing risks and putting arrangements in place to protect each child.

p.5

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.

p.6

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.

p.6

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 .

p.6

Information about this inspection

achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, workbased learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It inspects services for looked after children and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence , write to the Information Policy Team,

p.7

Information about this inspection

The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.7

Information about this inspection

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Information about this inspection

Store Street Manchester M1 2WD T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.7