Children's home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Hammersmith and Fulham

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

Both young people’s progress remains steady and they continue to enjoy stable placements and receive good quality care. They benefit from positive relationships with staff and each other. Staff are child centred and have a good understanding of each young person’s individual needs. They have established good links with a range of services to support the progress of young people, including a community drug and alcohol service. Furthermore, they work in partnership with parents, carers, education staff, placing social workers and the looked after children’s nurse (LAC nurse). This promotes young people’s progress and supports them to achieve their full potential.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Both young people are in full time education at one of the organisation’s own schools. Their attendance is good; however at times their behaviour can impact on their participation and engagement. Staff work closely with the teaching staff when this is becoming difficult so that attendance levels are maintained. A recommendation was made at the last inspection, to ensure young people are supported in line with their education plans and recommendations from education professionals. However, in one instance, a personal education plan has not been signed or dated by the social worker, designated teacher or young person. Furthermore, the young person’s views are not recorded within the plan, so it is unclear if he is in agreement with it.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Overall, young people are being well cared for in line with their plans. These provide a clear picture of their personal needs and the support in place to address these. Their physical and emotional needs are well met; they access various health services that provide them with good advice and guidance. Despite ongoing advice, the young people continue to smoke, and one young person’s health care plan refers to him using an e-cigarette. However, there is no consent in place from the placing authority due to his age.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people benefit from regular contact with their families. This helps them to maintain relationships with those people who are important in their lives. One young person is being well supported via his local authority plans, which outline a programme towards him moving back home. He spends most weekends at home and travels there independently. Staff encourage the young people to develop their skills and confidence necessary for independent life, depending on their age. However, progress in this area is limited because individuals do not consistently engage.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home provides a safe and secure environment and good levels of supervision ensure, as far as possible, that young people are safe from harm. There are no concerns relating to physical interventions, consequences, complaints or safeguarding practice. Furthermore, there have been no incidents of young people going missing from the home. Individual risk management plans and behaviour management plans reflect any current areas of risk and the measures used to help reduce risks and are implemented in practice.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has taken effective action on the recommendations raised at the last inspection. Young people have now taken part in a night-time fire drill, so that they know how to evacuate the home safely in the dark. Furthermore, the home’s missing from care procedures identify the designated person to complete the independent return home interviews for the placing authority. This ensures young people have the opportunity to talk to someone independent of the home about the reasons for being missing.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has maintained the quality of both its internal and external monitoring. This means there is an on-going commitment to providing a good quality service, and improving the same. Staff continue to meet the needs of each young person. The staff team work well together to provide consistency and stability, which is a key strength of the home. The managers and staff are fully committed to improving the outcomes and experiences of young people.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to two children with emotional and or behavioural difficulties. It is operated by a large national private provider.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

26/02/2015 CH - Interim sustained effectiveness

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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 specific responsibilities of the home towards supporting the health and well- being of each child should be agreed with the placing authority and recorded in the child's placement plan. This is specifically in relation to the use of e- cigarettes by young people. (The Guide to the Quality Standards page 34, paragraph 7.7)

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Recommendations

 Ensure young people's case records are kept-up-to-date and signed by the author of each entry. This specifically relates to the young person's personal education plan.(The Guide to the Quality Standards page 62,paragraph 14.3)

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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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