Children's Home run by Phoenix Children’s Homes Limited in Devon

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

The home has improved effectiveness because since the previous inspection on 24 September 2015 the manager and staff team have worked extremely hard to ensure that all requirements made at this inspection have been addressed. As a result the three young people living in the home have all made good progress and have improved outcomes.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is managed and led by an extremely dedicated and aspirational registered manager. Her passion and commitment to improving the lives of young people in the home is to be applauded. For example setting up a youth club for both looked after young people and those from the local community. In doing so any stigma and discrimination a looked after young person may feel is being addressed through play and socialisation in the local community. For one young person they have, through this club, made good friends and look to move to main stream school with a positive friendship group.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager leads a staff team that is skilled and experienced. They have attended and put into practice training that enables them to continue to support the young people and underpins their practice with current learning and research. Further to this the core staff are all registered and progressing well through the Diploma level 3. People joining the team access a good induction programme that ensures they are informed, qualified and thereby able to keep young people safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection no young people have left or moved into the home. The three young people have continued to enjoy a good period of stability with few changes to the core staff team. When changes are necessary for example the recruitment of new staff, young people are included and consulted with. In doing so they feel valued, respected and their wishes and views are taken into consideration.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager continues to monitor and review areas for development and the young people’s progress. Regulation 44 and 45 reports and the recently reviewed statement of purpose are submitted in a timely manner and provide a good level of detail and analysis. The manager uses a range of templates and tools to effectively review patterns and trends related to the young people’s progress. Since the previous inspection there have been no incidents of physical intervention, young people do not go missing and there have been only a very small number of serious and reportable incidents. Those that have been of concern are reported and shared with all professionals and family members in a timely manner.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff team have continued to develop excellent links with families and supporting professionals. They are dedicated to working in partnership to ensure young people are very well supported and continue to make good progress while living in the home. Those young people that are preparing to leave the home and live on their own are supported with good detailed plans that ensure this transition takes place in a kind and considerate way. One young person about to move to independence reported ‘it’s the best home’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Records kept within the home indicate the continued good progress the young people are making in respect of their health, education and behaviours. In particular young people are making good and steady progress with their education. They access a range of learning opportunities that complement their formal education, for example farming and outdoor experiences. To further support young people the manager and some staff have developed skills in sport coaching, mentoring and completing an outdoor mountain and leader certificate. As a result young people can be safely supported in a good range of sporting and outdoor activities.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff ensure the home is well maintained and decorated to a good standard. All the young people are included in the planning and re-decoration of their home. The display of young people’s memorabilia throughout the home, creates a homely, relaxed environment for the young people.

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Information about this children's home

This home is operated by a private company which also operates a number of other homes in the locality. The home provides care and accommodation for up to three young people.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

18/02/2015 CH - Interim improved effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

23/01/2014 CH - Interim Satisfactory 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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