Setting in Stockport

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 sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There is a suitably qualified and experienced Registered Manager in charge of the home. He also manages two other small homes in the organisation. An experienced deputy manager is in place to support him.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person who lives at the home is extremely settled and continues to make excellent progress. He has sat one national examination early and received a good grade. Staff and his personal tutor celebrated the young person’s success by having a celebratory meal out. He is currently preparing hard for the bulk of his examinations in a couple of months’ time. He is also thinking about his future career pathway by exploring potential college courses. He is excited about these possibilities. Staff area aspirational for young people and this motivates them to achieve their full potential.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

It is only three months since the home’s full inspection, allowing limited time for feedback and consultation with stakeholders. However, the young person’s previous social worker, who was making her last visit to the young person, commented, ‘Great to see X today. Sad that this is my last visit but happy to know that he has a great support network, who will ensure transitions go well. Take care and thanks for working so well with him.’ The young person is making steady progress towards his transition from the home. He has recently been permitted free time and access to a mobile telephone. The young person has entered into clear written agreements about both and is operating within these. He is also starting to engage in friendships in the local community. Staff encourage the young person to do new things, to help him prepare for living independently in the future. The staff team has remained stable since the last inspection. Warm and positive

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

relationships are evident between them and the young person. Staff are good advocates for the young person and provide effective challenge to other agencies when required. They continue to promote meaningful contact with the young person’s family. Although, the home received a judgement of outstanding at the last full inspection, three requirements were made. The Registered Manager has taken appropriate action to address these. For example, staff have been working with the young person’s social worker to reduce his staffing level and increase his free time; and the Registered Manager has taken action to ensure that gaps in employment have been fully explored. However, there no new staff have been recruited since the last inspection to work in this home. The Registered Manager has re-drafted the home’s development plan and made this more specific to the home. Staff are also empowered to take the lead on the

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

development of certain priorities. This motivational approach helps staff progress their area of responsibility and feel part of a team. Staff also feel supported through supervision, training and regular staff meetings. Good quality external monitoring reports are completed on a monthly basis. Copies of these are kept in the home. However, Ofsted have not received a copy of this report for a number of months. This was not identified by the internal monitoring of the home, but has no impact on the pleasing progress being made by the young person who resides here.

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Information about this children's home

This children’s home is one of a number of homes operated by a private organisation. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for one young person with emotional and/or behavioural difficulties.

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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 declined in 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

Ensure that HMCI is provided with a copy of the report prepared by the independent person. (regulation 44(7)(a)) 01/04/2016

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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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