Children's home run by Crossways Care Ltd in Tewkesbury

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 sustained effectiveness .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager has dealt effectively with the two requirements made at the previous inspection. The young people’s overall progress and experience remains positive. One new requirement, for the manager to receive regular supervision, is made at this inspection.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young people have lived at the home for over two years. Both benefit from the emotional support that staff provide and the stability which the placement has given them. The happy, relaxed and supportive environment together with the excellent relationships between the staff and young people clearly benefits the young people and aids their development.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people learn good independence skills and become confident at learning to spend time alone. Young people cook meals for themselves and have a reasonable understanding of making healthier choices at meal times. They have good education and training opportunities. One young person is completing a retail apprenticeship and independently managing her own savings and bank account. Another young person is continuing at school, taking part in work experience and aspiring to attend college in the future.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The young people are in good physical and emotional health. Staff ensure that the young people attend their necessary health care appointments and receive sexual health education. They take part in some physical exercise with staff member’s encouragement. Young people keep themselves safe, and have a good understanding of using the internet and their mobile phones safely. Young people feel content and valued by the staff team. As a result, there are no incidents of negative behaviour or of the young people going missing.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people benefit from good opportunities to see their family, and meet with them as frequently as possible. The young people get along well together and take part in house meetings to contribute their views into the running of the home. They are respectful of each other’s feelings and join in each other’s birthday celebrations. Staff have a good understanding of the placement aims for each young person and they feel well supported by the manager to help the young people to achieve the aims. A social worker says that communication with staff is good and that the manager effectively represents the young people and advocates on their behalf.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The independent visitor thoroughly monitors the quality of care provided. The manager acts on the independent visitors recommendations to improve and develop the home. The manager and the independent visitor regularly consult with the family members and professionals involved in the young people’s care. The manager uses the feedback to develop the service and incorporates their views into the young people’s care planning.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The manager was unable to evidence that he receives regular supervision. Staff members that the manager is responsible for have received regular supervision and an annual appraisal of their performance. Staff members keep up-to-date with their training requirements and have frequent team meetings.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

In response to the requirements made at the previous inspection, the manager has up-dated the statement of purpose to remove the young people’s names and include the supervision arrangements for staff members. The manager is now aware that all allegations must be considered by the Local Area Designated Officer before they are investigated by the company. The manager has not been able to demonstrate this learning in practice yet as no safeguarding allegations have occurred since the previous inspection.

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Information about this children's home

The home is operated by a privately owned care company. It is registered to provide care and accommodation for two children or young people who may have emotional and/or behavioural difficulties or a learning disability.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

26/02/2015 CH - Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

06/02/2014 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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Requirement Due date

The registered person must ensure that all employees, including the registered manager, receive practice related supervision by a person with appropriate experience. (Regulation 33 (4) (b)) 31/03/2016

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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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