Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Norfolk

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 Sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There were no young people in placement during this interim inspection. The manager had previously served a 28 day notice on a placement as it was recognised that the home were unable to meet the highly complex and challenging needs displayed by the young person. However, during the young person’s three month placement staff contributed to the completion of a full behavioural chronology and a clinical care plan. This comprehensive information will be used to help identify a placement better able to meet the young person’s needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Due to external factors and the potentially high levels of anxiety the young person may have experienced, staff were unable to share information with the young person prior to the onward move. They have continued to liaise with professional bodies and make themselves available for further consultation if required. This will help to smooth the transition and ensure the young person’s needs are met in.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person made some progress whilst living in the home. The manager reports that he began to build relationships with some staff which saw a reduction in dangerous incidents and less need for physical intervention. Self-care and independence skills also improved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home presents in good decorative order. The damage to the property and its fixtures and fitting has been efficiently and effectively rectified. As such the home is welcoming and offers a homely environment. Bedrooms are well furnished and offer young people a welcome basket of toiletries and an engaging child’s guide to inform them about the home and how it operates.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has improved the quality of their care planning when considering any potential new resident. These improvements are likely to support staff in considering how to meet individual needs, prior to admission taking place, in aspects such as particular interests or talents.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

To improve the quality and standards of care three requirements were set at the last inspection. The manager and staff are clear about the role of the virtual head for young people in care. They have liaised with educational professionals in the pursuit of identifying appropriate schooling and with varying success have engaged the young person in education within the home. Staff’s knowledge of education systems is likely to result in improved educational support and advocacy for young people admitted to the home in the future.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff met the young person’s health needs. They liaised with medical professionals and parents to ensure medication was available and appropriate to medical conditions. Wider health issues were met such as the young person reducing his sugar intake for a healthier diet. The clinical team’s analysis of weekly data helped staff to understanding and manage behaviour resulting in a reduction in the frequency and severity of the challenges presented.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff better understand their roles and responsibilities in the management of allegations and protecting young people. Time has been taken with staff to consider practice situations and responses as well as the roles of individual professionals within safeguarding remits. This ensures that young people are protected and their welfare safeguarded.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection the staff team have met with the organisation’s clinical team to undertake clinical supervision. They were able to express and share their feelings, experiences and how meeting the complex needs of young people impact on them. Staff are also helped in this process by studying and considering appropriate literature. This therapeutic environment creates a stronger, better informed staff team who’s improved awareness will enable them to more effectively meet young people’s needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to receive regular supervision. Specific training which considers meeting the particular needs of young people in placement has either been undertaken or is scheduled to be undertaken. Training enhances staff’s understanding of the complexities of behaviour and how they can support young people in managing these. The homes workforce plan is currently out of date as it does not reflect the current staff team or their continued plans for professional development.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Due to the frequency of allegations made a system of reporting was agreed by the manager, social worker and local authority designated officer. However, following a review of the process a more robust procedure was established with the local authority designated officer considering all the information from the outset. This further safeguarded the young person. A shortfall in practice was highlighted as the quality of report writing about specific incidents was not consistent. Therefore, all staff, including those not permanently employed within the home should understand the importance of clear recording.

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Information about this children's home

This home offers care and accommodation for up to 3 young people with emotional and or behavioural difficulties. A private organisation owns and manages this home.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s): Ensure that the registered person has a workforce plan which can fulfil the workforce related requirements of regulation 16, schedule 1 (paragraphs 19 and 20) the plan should:  Detail the necessary management and staffing structure, the experience and qualifications of staff currently working within the staffing structure and any further training required for those staff, to enable the delivery of the homes Statement of Purpose;  Detail the processes and agreed timescales for staff to achieve induction, probation and any core training (such as safeguarding and health and safety and mandatory qualifications);  Detail the process for managing and improving poor performance; The plan should be updated to include any new training and qualifications completed by staff while working at the home, and used to record the ongoing

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Recommendations

training and continuing professional development needs of staff - that if including the homes manager. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 53 paragraph 10.8)

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Recommendations

Ensure that all staff are familiar with the home's policies on record keeping and understand the importance of careful, objective, and clear recording. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 62 paragraph 14.4)

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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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