Children's home run by Meadows Care Limited in Rochdale

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

Since the last inspection there have been two young people leave and two join the home. The most recent admission has been well planned and this has allowed for effective care planning to be undertaken with the young person and meant they have been able to access education and therapeutic intervention immediately. As a result the young person has settled quickly and their outcomes improved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff develop positive relationships with young people which ensures that they feel nurtured and valued. Young people are able to talk about what is difficult and consequently their risk taking and harmful behaviour reduces as their emotional resilience develops. Family member’s value the support offered to their child, one parent saying: ‘…staff’s handling of situations is good’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to make good progress across all areas of their lives. Young people engage well with education and consequently achieve academic success. They develop practical skills to prepare them to live independently such as cooking, budgeting and learning to drive. Staff ensure that young people’s wishes and feelings are integral to their care. They undertake individual sessions with young people and hold regular house meetings so that each young person’s views are incorporated into their care. Staff support young people to take age appropriate risks by encouraging positive friendships and promoting family contact where that is safe and in their best interests. This helps to ensure young people develop a strong sense of identity.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff develop highly individualised behaviour management plans reflecting their detailed knowledge of young people’s needs. Staff de-escalate situations effectively and as a result physical intervention has not been needed to be used since the last inspection. Young people rarely go missing, however, when they do staff respond promptly by looking for them and informing the local police. This robust response ensures that the time young people are missing is minimised.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager and staff work effectively in partnership with professional stakeholders such as placing authorities, the police, schools, virtual schools and therapist. As a result, young people’s welfare is promoted as they benefit from consistent care. Staff encourage young people to engage in activities within the community which reflect their individual interests such as volunteer dog walking and badminton. Young people’s self-confidence grows as a result.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people understand how to complain and the registered manager ensures that he learns from their complaints. Young people describe feeling safe and the home presents as a warm and inviting place. However, the continual use of bedroom door alarms throughout the day detracts from this by creating an institutionalised feel and undermining young people’s privacy with no demonstrable safeguarding benefit.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager ensures that he reviews the quality of care provided recognising what is successful and areas for further development. He has ensured that most of the requirements and recommendations made at the last inspection have been met including notifying Ofsted of significant events and making sure staff’s first aid training is up to date. The response to ensuring that planning is in place for young people’s transition to independent living is not robust enough and as a result review minutes and up to date pathway plans are still not in place. This lack of coherent planning prevents staff in being able to support young people in being able to move forward positively towards adult life.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care for three children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home forms part of a large social care company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

30/03/2015 CH - Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

20/03/2014 CH - Interim Inadequate Progress

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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.

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the care planning standard the registered provider is required to

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Requirement Due date

(2)(b)(iii) ensure that arrangements are in place to plan for, and help, each child to prepare to leave the home or to move into adult care in a way that is consistent with the arrangements agreed with the child placing authority. This specifically relates to ensuring that young people have clear and agreed transition to independence plans. 28/03/2016

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Requirement Due date

The registered person may only use devices for the monitoring or surveillance of children if it is for the purpose of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child concerned, or other children and it is no more intrusive than necessary, having regard to the child’s need for privacy.(Regulation 24(1)(a) and (d)) 28/03/2016

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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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