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 .

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

The registered manager of this service left at the end of February 2016. A new manager started in post after a handover. The new manager is in the process of submitting her application to be registered manager of the home to Ofsted. The new manager is developing an understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the home. She is using established internal and external quality assurance tools to help her with this process. There is a development plan in place which continues to ensure improvements to the service. This is currently being reviewed by the new manager. Three requirements were set at the last inspection. Two have been met. Work on the remaining requirement, for young people to be in fulltime education, is on- going. Some good progress has been made. Young people make good progress in many areas of their lives. Since the last Ofsted inspection staff have given good focus to promoting education. They have used their

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

insight into young people's individual needs to introduce new strategies. For example, helping a young person move and start a new educational provision. Transporting young people to and from school. Continuing to have regular conversations and meetings with educational professionals. This has resulted in both young people now attending educational provisions. Work now continues to support them to increase their attendance and improve their educational outcomes. Young people increase their independence skills and make friendships in the local community. On the whole this is positive. Sometimes young people make poor choices or decisions that put them at risk. For example, not returning home at the agreed time. When this happens correct safeguarding procedures are followed. This involves good corporate parenting and working with partnership agencies when appropriate. Young people are supported and where necessary challenged. Further

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

work then takes place around protective behaviours, safety and well-being. Young people’s safety is promoted at all time. Any safeguarding concerns or staff practice issues are promptly and appropriately referred. Internal investigations are rigorous and outcomes shared with Ofsted. After any incident there is good reflective practice which looks at safe-caring and considers the impact of future practice on staff and young people.

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Information about this children's home

This is a privately operated children’s home. It provides care and accommodation for two young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties up to the age of 18 years old

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

10/03/2015 CH - Interim Sustained effectiveness

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Recent inspection history

18/11/2013 CH - Interim Inadequate progress

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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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