Children's Home run by Bryn Melyn Care Limited in Shropshire

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Requires improvement 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 last inspection there has been one change to the young people living in the home. One young person has left the home and moved to a different placement. As a result of this discharge there has been one new admission. Staff receive safeguarding training that is refreshed and they have a good understanding of their duties in promoting the young person’s welfare. Staff work with the young person to address any vulnerabilities and risks. Care plans, behaviour management plans and risk assessment reports all contribute to young person’s changing needs. The home ensures that the healthcare needs of the young person continue to be met. The young person is registered with the various local healthcare services and is supported to attend any appointments. Specialist support is readily available to meet the emotional and psychological needs of the young person through individual therapeutic sessions. The young person’s medication is stored safely,

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

and records are maintained on the administration of medication. The young person’s challenging behaviours are well managed and monitored. This has resulted in a reduction of physical interventions and missing from care episodes. When incidents do occur there are monitoring systems in place to capture any learning which support the strategies for managing these behaviours. The young person in placement attends school. Staff work in partnership with education departments and other relevant professionals to ensure that the young person has every opportunity to reach their full potential. The young person continues to develop and maintain relationships with significant others, due to the staff supporting contact arrangements. The home is free from potential hazards to the young person’s safety. Environmental safety checks including fire drills are routinely undertaken to promote the safety of the young person in the home. The young person and staff

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

are familiar with the home's emergency fire evacuation procedures. The organisations recruitment and selection process is robust, and comprehensive checks are made to ensure that the young person is always cared for by appropriately vetted and experienced staff. The home continues to be managed by a suitably qualified manager who has been in post since July 2014. The manager is committed to making continued improvements to this service. A development plan is in place to make further enhancements to the service provision. The manager has recently appointed a deputy manage and staff receive regular training which helps improve their skills and knowledge, keeping them up to date and in line with good practice. All requirements and recommendations made at the last inspection have been addressed. This has seen improves in education, record keeping, staff supervision and the home having a clear workforce plan. The home is now designed and

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

furnished to meet the needs of the young person. There is an updated location risk assessment in place. The monthly monitoring visits are now being undertaken by an independent person, the home’s statement of purpose is now accurate and continuity of care is now achieved. All these improvements have helped to enhance the care young people receive.

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Information about this children's home

This children’s home is operated by a private company. The home provides care for one young person of either gender with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

14/07/2015 CH - Full Requires improvement

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Recent inspection history

12/02/2015 CH - Interim Declined in 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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