Children's Home run by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council in Bradford

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged outstanding at the last 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

Children continue to make progress across many aspects of their lives and this progress is underpinned by high quality care they are given. The nurturing and responsive environment supports them to develop the confidence needed to embrace new experiences. This dedicated care helps to repair the emotional and psychological harm from previous life experiences. A child and adolescent mental health (camhs) therapist commented, ‘A lot of these children’s histories are pretty horrific with profound trauma. You see a real change. ‘X’ has changed so much. She is nowhere near as frightened as she was. Over time, they become more confident, more solid, more socially skilled and have an increased understanding of the world. They are a lot safer and a lot happier.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children are given good routines, clear boundaries and fun activities to take part in. They are integrated in the community they live and take a proactive role in contributing to social events. For example, they raise money for charities through building wooden garden ornaments, fun runs and entering competitions. They attend local activity groups such as cubs, rainbows, scouts and brownies and enjoy after-school clubs such as cookery classes. One of the children said, ‘I like living here. It is fun. We get to go out to lots of places. Staff are kind.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection, there have been two emergency admissions and discharges. These stays were for a period of 24 hours following police interventions and children were quickly reunited with family members. Where children have left the home in a planned way, there has been a very robust and carefully considered transition. Staff remain involved with children and their new carers when they leave the home. This ensures that attachments are respected and not unduly severed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The management team have a comprehensive system in place in order to review and evaluate the quality of care that children receive. Children regularly contribute their ideas for the home and these are carefully considered, and when appropriate, acted upon by the staff. Staff are well supported in their roles and receive on-going training. This ensures their understanding and knowledge base remains contemporary and up to date and, children continue to receive high quality and well-informed care.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There is a realistic and achievable plan in place for the home and the management team are aware of both the strengths and areas for development. Improvements to the home have recently been completed and these include redecoration, flooring and refurbished furniture. Consideration has not been afforded however, to consultation with children on preferences of décor for their bedrooms. Such a process would enhance their sense of ownership and belonging.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Children feel safe in the home. There have been no significant incidents, missing episodes or complaints since the last inspection. There have been four occasions whereby physical intervention has taken place. These have occurred when attempts at de-escalation have not been successful and children’s behaviour has posed a risk to either themselves or to others around them. These are recorded in detail and offer good overview and evaluation of the incident. However, where the management team have been active in such incidents, this has not been signed off or evaluated by a designated person that has not been involved with the intervention. This is a breach of the regulation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The managers and staff work effectively and in partnership with other agencies to ensure that children receive timely and holistic care. Partnerships however are not only restricted to statutory agencies such as camhs, education and children’s social care, but include community based groups. Involvement with these latter groups provide children with a real sense of integration and belonging to their wider environment.

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Information about this children's home

The children’s home is managed by the local authority. It provides care and accommodation for up to twelve children who have emotional and behavioural difficulties

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

25/03/2015 Interim Improved effectiveness

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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

The registered person must ensure that- within 48 hours of the use of the measure, the registered person, or a person who is authorised by the registered person to do so ("the authorised person")- (i) has spoken to the user about the measure; and (ii) has signed the record to confirm it is accurate; and (c) within 5 days of the use of the measure, the registered person or the authorised person adds to the record confirmation that they have spoken to the child about the measure. (Regulation 35 (3)(b)(i)(ii)(c)) 31/03/2016

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Requirement Due date

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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Requirement Due date

 For children's homes to be nurturing and supportive environments that meet the needs of their children, they will, in most cases, be homely, domestic environments. (The Guide to the Quality Standards, page 15 paragraph 3.9) With particular reference to, young people being consulted about the décor in their bedrooms.

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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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