Children's Home run by The Partnership of Care Today in Leeds

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Outstanding 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

Young people feel that their lives have improved during their time at the home. They continue to thrive socially, emotionally and educationally.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One young person who has more recently arrived at the home has done particularly well despite an unpromising and uncertain start. Staff have worked successfully to give him stability, clear boundaries and the freedom to be a child. For example, he will now ask staff for help rather than trying to sort things for himself.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff continue to go the extra mile to ensure young people have the right educational resources. As a result, young people have integrated well into their respective schools and achieve very good attendance. They are making good progress and gain very positive feedback from teaching staff. As they grow in confidence, they increasingly take more responsibility at school, for example being the school assembly monitor.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Progress is not always straightforward; there are dips in young people’s emotions, school attendance and attitude for example. These setbacks are managed well and staff work hard to get young people back on track.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

As a result, the behaviour, health and education continue to change for the better and in some cases are significantly improved. Challenging behaviour is reducing and there is no need for physical restraint.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people say that they feel safe here. They choose not to put themselves at risk; they are protected from risks within and outside of the home. There have been no 'missing from home' incidents since the last inspection and no one is at risk of exploitation. Staff continue to be vigilant about this matter and are alert to the characteristics of exploitation.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Partnership working continues to be very effective. Staff provide challenge as well as support to other professionals to get the resources that young people are entitled. In one example, this resulted in a young person being able to remain in his mainstream school.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people continue to benefit from the very stable staff team who offer a diverse set of skills and show commitment to their continuing professional development. There is continual dialogue about how best to meet young people's needs; this contributes to effective monitoring of their progress and development.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The independent visitor's report provides a valuable assessment of the home's functioning. The reports lack an explicit evaluation of whether young people are safeguarded and their welfare promoted. This omission has no negative impact on young people, but would more clearly reassure the provider and the regulator that this was the case.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Requirements relating to staffing issues have been satisfactorily addressed. A recommendation to improve staff sleeping-in arrangements continues to be work in progress.

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Information about this children's home

This is a private children's home. It is registered to care for four children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

09/03/2015 Interim Declined effectiveness

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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

The independent person must produce a report about a visit ('the independent person's report') which sets out, in particular, the independent person's opinion as to whether –

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Requirement Due date

children are effectively safeguarded; and the conduct of the home promotes children's well-being. (Regulation 44 (1)(2)(a)(b)) 11/04/2016

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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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Information about this inspection

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