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 improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

At the last inspection two requirements were made. The registered manager has taken appropriate actions to address these identified areas. No requirements are made as a result of this inspection. The home continues to offer young people the opportunity of well-matched and planned admissions. They have accepted three admissions since the last inspection. Young people have been well supported with transitions into the home and have all had pre admission visits. Staff are transparent with young people about the objective of their placement. Young people are supported to understand possible outcomes of their assessment. Staff are innovative in supporting young people‟s involvement in many aspects of the running of the home and in their care planning. Young people enjoy improvements in their physical, emotional and psychological health. The home is successful in engaging the most resistant of young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

When young people have moved on, their transition has been well planned and coordinated. Previous residents value the care which they received and positively recognise the difference that this experience has made to their lives. One young person said, „I had my ups and downs with you all, but you have looked after me and cared for me all this time and I am thankful for it all‟. Young people continue to benefit from consistency from their care givers, this creates a sense of emotional security. They develop excellent relationships with a highly committed and stable staff who know their needs and are attentive to them. The registered manager and staff are nurturing, caring and provide high quality care. Young people have firm boundaries. This means that they know what is expected of them and as a result risky behaviours have reduced. They live in a safe environment where they feel protected from harm. Young people settle

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

quickly, engage and develop insight into their own behaviours and consequently learn to self-regulate. This process encourages young people to make healthy choices and invest in their own futures. Staff are extremely motivated and demonstrate a good level of knowledge and understanding in meeting the needs of young people. Staff have high aspirations for the young people they care for. One young person said that „staff care, they want me to do well and this makes me feel good‟. Young people continue to make improved and considerable educational progress. They achieve excellent attendance, this supports improved attainment. For those young people who arrive at the home disengaged from education, staff work hard to reintegrate them. The home celebrates success in reintegrating the most resistant of young people, back into education. Staff work closely with educational authorities, to find the most suitable educational placement for young people. They

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

are provided with tailored packages of care to support successful transitions. When necessary staff confidentially advocate on behalf of young people. They are passionate about ensuring that the rights of young people are consistently promoted. Staff are proactive in ensuring that young people‟s experiences do not hinder their social and emotional development or their ability to participate in activities. Young people are continually encouraged to learn new skills and socialise outside of the home. They engage in a range of community activities. Some enjoy attending youth club or boxing others enjoy laser quest. Young people are proud of their achievements. This positively impacts on their self-esteem and confidence. Young people talk positively about staff and the support they receive. One young person said „I get lots of praise for good behaviour and this makes me feel good‟. In addition to key work, young people receive regular therapeutic input.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Collaborative working is strong. The development of partnership working means that young people receive the input from other professionals that they need. Staff work closely with other services to ensure the emotional, social, educational and health needs of the young people are effectively addressed. This partnership working helps the young people to overcome difficulties that have previously impacted on their development. Staff work creatively with parents. Opportunities are utilised to include parents in celebrating success. One parent comments on the educational progress of her son, „I am so pleased with his progress‟. Relationships with placing authorities are highly effective, this enables a coordinated approach to care planning. One social worker is highly complementary of the care that young people receive at the home. She comments, „I chose this placement for my young person due to the positive outcomes that another young

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

person achieved whilst being cared for at this home‟. „I cannot fault the care, the registered manager is fantastic and the staff really care about the young people‟. The safeguarding of young people is systematic. Young people say they feel safe. One young person comments, “I felt safe at the home, the support I get helps me to stay out of trouble”. The staff and registered manager refer any safeguarding incidents to the relevant professionals and Designated Officer. Staff work exceptionally well with other professionals to manage risks. A social worker comments „The staff support parents and other professionals with strategies relating how to best work with the young people. Young people respond very quickly to interventions‟. Staff routinely use de-escalation techniques to try to manage young people‟s behaviours when they are distressed. Physical interventions are a last resort and are extremely rare. Effective risk management plans are in place for all young

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

people. The home continues to be run by a highly committed, motivated and inspirational registered manager. She is very experienced and sets very high standards in respect of the care offered to young people. She has a good understanding of the strengths and areas for development in the home. She is committed to improvement and uses variety of monitoring systems including feedback from all stakeholders to secure this. Young people continue to benefit from living within a home which is safe and well maintained.

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Information about this children's home

The home provides care and accommodation for young people aged between 11-18 years (11-17 upon admission). Young people referred to the home have emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is privately owned and managed.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

30/01/2015 CH - Interim Improved effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

08/10/2013 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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