Children's home run by Broadwood Education Services in Rossendale

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

The manager and staff remain tenacious and dedicated to providing care and accommodation to young people who present with complex needs and behavioural difficulties. Some young people have experienced several previous placement breakdowns. They use destructive, aggressive and criminal behaviour to test boundaries, and to test the commitment of staff. Some attachments between young people and the staff are evident. Staff remain attentive and positive towards young people during some difficult and protracted behaviour.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Despite the efforts of staff a young person is not in education, employment or training. He spends much of his time in his bedroom and declines any offer of help or interventions from professionals. There is no discernible progress for this young person since the previous inspection. The future holds a lot of uncertainty and there is no long term or ‘Pathway’ planning in place. While the manager has made some recent attempts to challenge the placing authority, this has not been robust or effective in securing appropriate services and bringing about change.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection the manager reviewed and updated records to provide more detailed and up to date information to staff. This includes improved identification of risks and how to manage these. Risks are added to plans as they are identified to make sure actions are up to date. One resident presents some dangerous behaviour around the first floor landing. There is a risk of falling into the stairwell, this issue has yet to be resolved.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Statement of Purpose has been updated and the home is no longer described as ‘specialists’ in dealing with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The remit remains the same and the home is containing young people with these presenting issues. There is some evidence of a gradual reduction in unacceptable behaviour for a young person recently placed in the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Police involvement in the lives of young people has reduced significantly since the previous inspection. The police are no longer called to deal with anything but the most serious of incidents. A focus on developing self-esteem and trust in the adults caring for them has reduced some behavioural difficulties for one young person within a short space of time. This in turn has reduced the need for physical interventions to keep the young person and staff safe. Individual support sessions provide additional opportunities for staff to express their concerns to young people and reaffirm their commitment to helping them overcome any difficulties.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The homes care plans have improved to provide better clarity for staff and help them to understand the history and needs of young people. Previous contradictions between records about practice issues have been removed. The need to improve records is ongoing and plans are in place within the wider organisation to review and update all paperwork.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection there has been a reduction in the need to use agency staff. Two new care workers have been employed and there experiences in working with young people are proving to be an asset to the staff team. Recruitment is ongoing and meanwhile the staff work additional shifts to provide consistency for young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Supervision frequency and quality has improved. Staff have opportunities to reflect on their practice particularly following difficult incidents. This allows them to consider if anything can be learnt for these issues to avoid a repeat.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The storage of confidential information and records has improved. Information about young people is no longer posted on the office walls and records are stored in lockable filing cabinets.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Arrangements for the safe storage and administration of medication are in place. One recording issues identified at the previous inspection was resolved very quickly.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The kitchen has been refitted since the previous inspection and this area of the environment is much better. The home also now has light bulbs and shades throughout. The homes computer and internet was restored and used by young people following the previous inspection. Since this time it has been recently damaged and needs repair. Similar difficulties and damage has occurred to the environment and many of the homely additions have been destroyed or removed for safe keeping. Recommendations about the environment and computer access or young people are in place until the issues are fully resolved.

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Information about this children's home

This home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to 4 young people. The home provides care and accommodation for children with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. It is owned by a child care organisation that has several homes in the South West and other areas of the country.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

07/07/2015 CH - Full Requires improvement

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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 protection of children standard the registered person is required to ensure that -(a) staff (i) access whether each child is at risk of harm and, if necessary, make arrangements to reduce the risk of harm to the child. In particular consider the risks of children falling over the landing bannister into the stair well. 31/03/2016

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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):  The registered person should ensure that where the placing authority and other relevant people do not provide the input and services needed to meet a child's needs during their time in the home or in preparation for leaving the home, they challenge them to meet the child's needs (see Regulation 5(c)). (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 12 paragraph 2.8)

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Recommendations

 The registered person should ensure that the environment is homely and consistent with a domestic setting. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 15, paragraph 3.9)

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Recommendations

 Ensure that children have access to a computer and the internet to support their learning and education unless there are specified safeguarding reasons why this would be inappropriate. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 29 paragraph 5.19)

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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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