Children's home in Teignbridge

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged requires improvement 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 manager has dealt effectively with all of the requirements made at the previous inspection and the young person is making good progress. The young person says that he is happy. His social worker says that he is ‘amazed at how well the young person has advanced and that he is making positive decisions about his life and not always being led by others.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person has ceased all involvement in negative and anti-social behaviour. Staff provide good quality support that helps him to learn to manage his emotions and make better choices. He also engages well with a clinical psychologist. This clinical support is helping him to decrease his anxiety. The manager has devised clear targets to help the young person achieve his goals in learning independence skills. Staff members also provide good sexual health and relationship advice.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young person has very good educational attendance and has aspirations of starting a college course when he leaves school. This aspiration has instilled an enthusiasm towards his learning, which his tutor says ‘has given him the potential to achieve his set educational targets.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager ensures that the care the young person receives is in-line with the local authority’s care plan. The home’s independence plan includes important aspects for the young person, such as emotional stability, social skills and increased self-esteem. The young person has learnt to cook meals following recipes and has completed his compulsory basic training test to ride a moped.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Staff provide a welcoming, relaxed home. They engage the young person well in conversation and activities. Together, they have planned a summer holiday camping adventure to Cornwall. They are also completing a challenge called ’18 things to do before you turn 18,’ to encourage the young person to explore his local surroundings and community.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager liaises effectively with the young person’s family to support their relationship and contact arrangements. The young person’s parents openly discuss any concerns they have with the manager and comment to the independent visitor that they are ‘very happy with the home.’ The reviewing officer recently noted that there ‘has been a real change in the young person’s attitude, which is all very positive and attributed to the level of care that he is receiving.’

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager and the independent visitor ensure that there is regular and effective monitoring of the quality of care provided. Staff members receive regular supervision, which ensures that they are guided and supported effectively in their role. The manager has been in post for one month and is in the process of submitting her application to Ofsted to become registered.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

In response to the requirements raised at the previous inspection, the manager has obtained a local authority care plan and has ensured that the young person is accessing therapeutic support. All of the staff now have disclosure and barring checks completed before they commence working with the young people. The manager has completed a safe area report, which ensures that the home’s proximity to other children’s homes is taken into account and the risk of sexual exploitation in the area. The responsible individual has attended a core group with other children’s homes managers and police representatives to create a network that will help safeguard young people.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager does not have an agreed protocol with the young person about his access to the home’s Wi-Fi. The manager has taken steps to monitor the young person’s use, such as reducing his time on his mobile phone. However, a risk assessment to consider the young person’s safety when using the Wi-Fi has not been completed. The manager has been unable to secure a copy of the local authority pathway plan despite repeatedly requesting it.

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Information about this children's home

The home is operated by a private provider. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for one young person, who may have 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

15/07/2015 CH - Full Requires improvement

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Recent inspection history

26/03/2015 CH - Interim Improved 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

12 : The protection of children standard

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Requirement Due date

In order to meet the protection of children standard in respect of risk assessing a young person’s internet use, the registered person must -

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Requirement Due date

(2) (b) ensure that the home’s day to day care is arranged and delivered so as to keep each child safe and to protect each child effectively from harm. 31/03/2016

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Requirement Due date

In order or meet the care planning standard the registered person must –

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Requirement Due date

(2) (b) (iii) plan for, and help, each child to prepare to leave the home or to move into adult care in a way that is consistent with the arrangements agreed with the child’s relevant plans; with particular reference to obtaining a local authority pathway plan. 31/03/2016

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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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