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

The young person has lived in this children’s home for more than three years. She has benefitted from the stability of this placement and has made excellent progress in many areas of her life. The young person sees it as her home and wishes to continue to live here ‘for as long as possible’. Staff recognise the progress the young person has made and want to ensure she has a planned and considered transition when it is time to move on to adulthood.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A key strength of the home is the excellent relationships that exist between the young person and the manager and small staff team. Staff know the young person really well. They are dedicated to ensuring she receives the best support they can offer and are committed to ensuring she is well prepared for future challenges as she becomes a young adult. The young person trusts the staff. She feels listened to and central to their practices and decision making. She has benefitted from their open dialogue, consistent boundaries and high expectations. There has been no serious incidents since the full inspection. The young person behaves in a mature and considered way and understands fully how to keep herself safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Another strength is the staff teams’ commitment to supporting the young person’s independence and eventual move from the home. They have diligently worked towards helping the young person to develop her confidence and range of independent skills. They have provided emotional support and practical guidance to equip the young person to make informed choices. For example, the young person is gradually putting together ‘a bottom drawer’ of household items she will need when she sets up her own home. Staff have also compiled a file of useful information, ‘a leaving Care Guide’. They are committed to ensuring the young person receives as much support as possible to help her to continue successfully and progress to greater independence.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff team work in the best interests of the young person. They have a close rapport with parents and work effectively with other professionals. For example, they have secured a bespoke ‘post sixteen’ educational package which is helping the young person to achieve personal targets. They have also supported her to achieve an apprenticeship. This is contributing to the young person attaining excellent outcomes.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

An area of frustration for the staff team and young person has been several changes in the young person’s allocated social worker. There has been another recent change and staff and the young person are having difficulty in contacting the social worker or securing a response to their requests for information and action. For example, they have repeatedly requested notes from a medical review meeting that took place in June 2015 and an update to the pathway plan completed in March 2015. The young person, her parent and staff feel anxious about the lack of response and forward planning. The Inspector and the registered manager escalated this concern during the inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the full inspection the one recommendation to update contact details has been dealt with. The manager has a rolling programme in place to ensure all key records are regularly reviewed and updated. The home benefits from monthly independent monitoring and the manager has recently completed a detailed review of the quality of care. This home presents as a service that is developing and adapting itself to ensure it successfully meets the changing needs of the young person.

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Information about this children's home

This children’s home is owned by a private company that operates nationally. It is registered to care for one young person with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The registered manager is responsible for managing this home and another single placement children’s home located in close proximity.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

10/03/2015 CH - Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

22/01/2014 CH - Interim Inadequate Progress

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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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