Children's home run by Bryn Melyn Care Limited in Telford and Wrekin

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 young person has lived at the home for over two years, and continues to experience a very stable, safe and settled placement. Progress continues to be made in many areas, including education, relationships and general health. The placing authority is very pleased with the placement and what is being achieved. The young person is very positive about his experiences of being looked after and really enjoys living at the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The three requirements made at the last inspection have been addressed by the registered manager and provider organisation. New arrangements are now in place that ensure that monthly monitoring visits are carried out by an independent person. Quality assurance and monitoring systems have been reviewed and updated with the introduction of a new six-monthly reporting format. The manager also gathers feedback from a range of sources to help assess the overall quality of the service being provided.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person continues to make progress in relation to his starting point. Well-established individual routines, coupled with tailored, familiar support, helps to develop confidence and improve social skills. Planned and structured routines ensure that the young person is actively engaged within the home and local community. He is helped to develop wider relationships and networks by maintaining membership and attendance at local clubs, along with participating in on-site and outdoor activities.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Relationships between staff and the young person are very positive, which is reflected by the continued and effective use of praise and positive feedback. There is minimal use of any formal measures of control. The staff team use their relationships and influence to promote positive ways to behave. This gives the young person a way to help shape their behaviour, without staff having to resort to using formal sanctions. The young person states that staff are very fair and patient with him. He knows how to complain if he is not happy about something, but has not felt the need to do this for a long time. The young person enjoys good health; he keeps fit and well, and only needs routine appointments to ensure that dental, optical and physical health are monitored. Where more specific health needs emerge, staff ensure that access to the correct service is made promptly. The young person is encouraged to eat a

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

balanced healthy diet and to take regular exercise. He is encouraged to try new foods, and helps to prepare meals. Staff frequently talk to the young person about his lifestyle choices, which helps to educate him about the risks and benefits to his general health and well-being.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person feels very safe in the home and with the people who look after him. The registered manager and staff team confidently meet their responsibilities to keep everyone safe. They make sure that the quality of care that the young person experiences is consistent and prioritises his welfare. The young person actively benefits from the home’s well-established routines and procedures that clearly recognise the need to protect and safeguard. Staff are very aware of necessary practices that help to keep the young person safe, such as missing from care procedures, although such events have not occurred.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has well-established networks and relationships with a range of agencies and professionals, who are involved in meeting individual’s needs. For example, staff work closely with teachers in support of the young person’s attendance and attainment at school. Individual care and support arrangements are regularly discussed and reviewed with placing social workers and other professionals. The home’s networks and contacts continue to be effectively organised around the needs and circumstances of the young person.

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Information about this children's home

This children's home is registered to provide care and accommodation for one young person with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties. The home is operated by a private company.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

12/03/2015 CH - Interim Declined in effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

17/03/2014 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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