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 Sustained effectiveness . The manager has addressed the shortfall which was raised at the last inspection; the maintenance team have addressed the issues in the ensuite bathroom. However, the manager has identified, as part of the development of the home, the bathroom would benefit from further improvements in order for it to match the standard of the rest of the house. The introduction of improved monitoring of the standard of the home, including the young person’s bathroom should prevent any further issues being left unaddressed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has, since the last inspection, introduced some new team members to the young person. This has been a significant challenge for the young person who, at times struggles to manage change. The manager has been open and transparent with the young person regarding the necessity for these changes, and has ensured consistency wherever possible with established team members. This, coupled with the relatively short period of time between inspections has meant that the manager has not yet had the opportunity to identify and put into place areas of improvement. The manager and staff team have focused on embedding the team and maintaining the high standards of care and ensuring the young person remains safe.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Education remains a priority in the home; the staff have supported the young person to re-engage in an educational placement. However, this placement was not meeting the young person’s needs and an alternative has now been sought. The manager and staff team have facilitated educational activities during this transitional period. This has ensured the young person remains in a focused routine and is well prepared to return back to school. The placing social worker commented: ‘the staff are focused on trying to keep her engaged, particularly around education.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

There are clear safeguarding policies and procedures for staff to follow in the event of any allegation, suspicion of abuse or unsafe practice. Allegations are handled in line with procedure, and support both the young person and the members of staff involved. The manager and social worker have addressed the impact of making false allegations with the young person. The manager has ensured appropriate levels of staffing are in place to support and safeguard the young person and staff team.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person remains very settled in the home. The staff team have the support of the management team, and consultation with the organisational clinical psychologist is regular and consistent. This support and consultation ensures the staff team can recognise and understand the complexity of the young person’s behaviour and support their emotional needs. As a result; the staff team are able to maintain professional boundaries and routines, which supports the young person to learn to regulate their own behaviour and know how the staff team will react to situations. This offers security and stability to the young person.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and staff team have established excellent links with the different professionals supporting the young person; resulting in them benefiting from a holistic support package. The young person benefits from living in a solo placement and as such their individual needs are placed at the centre of the home. The manager ensures they receive the support they need to make progress. Professionals comment: ‘the home are doing a very good job with the young person, they are aware of her needs and are working towards supporting her to build social networks, despite her reluctance.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

No areas for improvement were identified at this inspection.

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Information about this children's home

This service is a privately run children's home. The home provides care and accommodation for one young person with behavioural and/or emotional difficulties. The home is also registered as a school with the Department for Education.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

12/02/2015 CH - Interim sustained effectiveness

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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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