Children's Home run by Cambian Childcare Limited in Somerset

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Good at the full inspection. At this interim inspection Ofsted judges that it has Improved effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home has improved in effectiveness since the previous full inspection in October 2015 and the young people continue to make good progress in their education, health and well-being. The young people are thriving in all aspects of their life; they say that they enjoy living at the home and like the staff who look after them. The registered manager and the care team have high aspirations for the young people they care for. Young people are provided with and benefit from, receiving continuity of care from a dedicated care team. This team are enthusiastic, skilled and experienced to meet the young people’s individual and unique needs. Relationships between the care staff and young people are superb. One-to-one staffing provides young people with a bespoke package of care, ensuring they can pursue activities of their choice expand their interests and develop new talents.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Dedicated care workers provide the young people with a high level of support at school and/or college. As a result, young people’s attendance, attainment and progress has significantly improved. One young person who has aspirations to be a farmer and attends an agriculture college regularly, volunteers in his spare time to work at a local farm milking cows. This experience has impacted positively on the young person’s confidence and social skills.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the previous inspection the three young people remain settled in the home. They have lived together for a significant period of time and get along together very well. The registered manager described the group dynamics as very compatible. She said, ‘young people’s behaviours and needs do not impact on each other. They show tolerance and understanding towards each other’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager and the care team advocate well on behalf of the young people. The young people’s views are regularly sought which has contributed to their growing confidence. The young people are empowered to express their views, wishes and feelings in a variety of ways. One young person who the manager said is reluctant to speak with adults he does not know, spoke at length with the Inspector. He said that he is pleased and very excited about being able to go to Spain for a holiday with his co-resident and favourite member of staff. He said, ‘I have not been on a plane before and I am looking forward to getting a tan, I know I will have to put on sun cream’. When asked if he liked living at the home he said, ‘the manager and staff are mad, in a good way I mean. They are funny, kind and look after me well. My favourite room is my bedroom, I like playing on my games console, walking in the woods and fishing’.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager and staff team have supported the young people extremely well to maintain and develop positive and meaningful relationships with their families and friends. All three young people have experienced improved family relationships and now spend an increased amount of time together. Feedback received from family members confirm that they are very happy with the home, the frequency of communication and the quality of care provided to the young people. One young person who is due to leave the home to be near his family has been exceptionally well supported by the registered manager and the care team. Collectively they have worked closely with the local authority to ensure his move is carefully considered and he has the appropriate support and access to services he needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager has re-organised the records relating to the young people, making them easier for the reader to understand. Staff members are now provided with up-to-date information that is factually accurate, clear and concise. Records are regularly monitored by the registered manager who has a good understanding of patterns and trends of behaviours. She is determined and driven to ensure that the young people continue to make good progress with their health, education and behaviour. The registered manager has established and has maintained, an excellent relationship with a wide range of supporting services. Her good links with the local police community officer ensures robust protocols are in place that support staff if a young person should go missing. As a result, there has only been one missing from home event. The young person was located and promptly returned home within a short space of time. Records of this incident are good quality.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is well maintained and decorated, it provides homely and relaxing accommodation for the young people. The registered manager has identified that the entrance hall requires further improvement to meet the same good standard as the rest of the home.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The home is well managed and led by an enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated registered manager. Her passion, determination and commitment to improving the lives of young people is respected and admired by the care team and young people.

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Information about this children's home

This children’s home is registered to provide accommodation for a maximum of 3 young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is run by a private provider that also operates other children’s homes in the local area.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

15/10/2014 CH - Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

18/10/2013 CH - Interim Inadequate Progress

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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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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):

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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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