Children's home run by Pathway Care Solutions Ltd in Nottingham

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 make excellent progress, especially in their health, resulting in fewer hospital visits and a better quality of life. This is because staff are more confident in managing young people’s health and communicate more effectively with each other and with health professionals. One father said: ‘The care is very good, his quality of life has improved, there are less hospital visits, he is looked after really well. The biggest change is in his health, he is more alert, and participates in everyday activities.’ All young people access a range of activities in the home and the community. This provides new and exciting opportunities for them that they might otherwise not have been able to enjoy.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Education has also improved. Staff have negotiated a new timetable with one young person’s school which means he now attends school on alternate days providing him with time to recuperate and relax. This, in turn, has led to him being far more alert in class and improved his attendance and attainment. His teacher said: ‘I have seen the transition he has made which has been brilliant. We agreed a part time timetable and attendance and attention has improved, it is absolutely amazing, a real turnaround, super.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Transitions into and out of the home are well planned and managed effectively. Some young people move onto the adult provision attached to this home. This provides them with consistency. Young people new to the home are made to feel very welcome. Where possible, staff visit the family home and young people take part in visits and activities prior to their first overnight stay. For one young person this was not possible as he moved from hospital to the home. Staff visited him frequently in the hospital so he could learn their voices and feel more at ease when he moved in.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The role of senior staff has improved since the last inspection. A team of experienced staff now take a lead role in attending professionals meetings, reviews and planning meetings. This provides for consistency and better information sharing. Relationships with other professionals have improved as a result. One professional stated: ‘Communication with them is great, I cannot fault them.’ This meets the requirement made at the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Some changes to the layout of the building have enhanced the working environment for staff. Plans for further improvement and refurbishment will provide additional resources such as a sensory room.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are safe here. There has been a significant reduction in the use of physical intervention. This is because young people have good relationships with staff, their behaviours improve and, for some, a review of their medication has helped them to calm and engage more effectively. All staff have now completed training in relation to safeguarding young people with learning disabilities. This addresses a recommendation made at the last inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff benefit from a range of training that enhances their skills and knowledge. A review of how training is accessed allows staff to identify those courses that are more relevant to the needs of young people in the home. Staff are supported through regular team meetings, as well as good quality supervision and appraisal. This addresses a recommendation made at the last inspection. Staff enjoy working here. One said: ‘It is like a second home. I really enjoy the work and have good relationships with the other staff and young people.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Monitoring is robust. The registered manager takes action to address any shortfalls identified by the independent visitor in order to improve the care, safety and outcomes for young people. This has improved the recording of physical intervention, ensuring clarity in the use of holds or guiding techniques. An improved format for the managers’ review of care provides for a more evaluative narrative and identifies the progress each young person is making. The registered manager and her staff team continually strive for improvement, wanting the very best care and outcomes for young people. There are no shortfalls identified during this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

This privately owned home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to five children and young people with learning disabilities and physical disabilities.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

22/01/2015 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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