Children's home run by Keys Group Progressive Care & Education Limited in Birmingham

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

There is an excellent approach to health. Staff provide a sensitive and thoughtful approach to caring for young people who are facing surgery for life threatening conditions. They ensure a hospital ‘passport’ is available to health professionals. This comprehensively addresses the young person’s needs, for example, how they communicate and what causes them to become anxious. Staff grade the issues using a traffic light system so the pertinent needs are clear. The Registered Manager ensures a hospital discharge plan is in place. Staff are aware how to best care for young people recovering from an operation. They know how to provide ongoing support to young people who are becoming accustomed to implants to monitor and manage their health.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are making good progress in managing their behaviour. Staff are diligent in recording the type of behaviour and potential triggers. They are more aware of the indicators a young person is becoming anxious and may self-harm. The Registered Manager involves other agencies, such as child and adolescent mental health services. Strategies are agreed, for example using puzzles and toys as a distraction. Strategies are successful. There is a significant reduction in challenging behaviour, such as self-injurious behaviour. The need to continually produce body maps is reduced. The Registered Manager is showing excellent leadership by developing further monitoring and recording to provide data for further analysis, with a goal to eliminate all self-injurious behaviour.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff may use sanctions when dealing with negative behaviour. They now write down clear timescales for each sanction. All know when a sanction ends. Staff ask young people for their view. The related requirement made at the previous inspection is met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager has ensured the refurbishment work, set as a requirement at the last inspection, has been done. In particular, he has ensured a new toilet has been installed. Key workers listen carefully to young people, some with severe communication difficulties, about what they would like in their environment. Examples include young people choosing the design of shelving for their bedroom or a particular type of lock for their personal possessions.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager ensures that a full employment history is obtained, with an explanation of any gaps, prior to anyone commencing work at the home. The related requirement made at the previous inspection is met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager is working effectively with others to keep young people safe. He is transparent about behaviour that gives cause for concern. Safeguarding professionals, including adult safeguarding, convene meetings to discuss the issues. The Registered Manager agrees the further work, such as the involvement of the adult learning difficulty health team. The most up-to-date risks and the mental capacity for young people over eighteen years old are assessed. The Registered Manager ensures staff understand the risks and control measures in place, utilising the risk management system to its full extent.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager is making good progress in the promotion of independence. He has introduced an assessment of each young person’s current independent living skills. Staff translate these into specific goals and break this down into measurable steps. Young people are able to gain certificates, for example being able to answer the telephone and direct the call to the right person. They speak proudly of their responsibilities around the home, such as checking fire doors are working properly.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Although there have been no new young people admitted since the last inspection, the Registered Manager has reviewed the admission procedure. He has put in a system to consider the impact of the current group of young people on the young person being admitted and vice versa. The previous recommendation is met.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager attends statutory reviews. He keeps notes and provides feedback to staff about the outcomes and action points. In some cases other professionals have not provided formal minutes from looked after child reviews that have taken place some months prior; the Registered Manager has not challenged this shortfall but took some action during the inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The Registered Manager understands the strengths and weaknesses of the home and welcomes professional challenge. He works well with the independent visitor to identify any issues. An example is improvement to some recording systems. The Registered Manager provides additional staff training to promote more succinct and unambiguous recording.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people are making good progress in their social interaction skills. Some, with severe communication difficulties, are able to use their language to describe their relationships with individuals who are important to them. They are able to join local youth groups.

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Information about this children's home

The home is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to five children and young people with learning disabilities. The home is owned and run by a private organisation who have four other homes in the same town.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

22/01/2015 CH - Interim sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

19/12/2013 CH - Interim Satisfactory Progress

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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

5: Engaging with the wider system to ensure children's needs are met standard.

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the engaging with the wider system to ensure children’s needs are met standard, the registered person must :

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Requirement Due date

(5)(c) challenge the placing authority or relevant person to seek to ensure that each child's needs are met in accordance with the child's relevant plans, especially ensuring formal minutes from statutory reviews are provided in a timely way. 30/04/2016

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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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