Children's Home run by Isle of Wight Council in Isle of Wight

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

Young people continue to make good progress as a result of living in the home or accessing the short breaks service. A social worker for several young people commented positively about staff and how well they understand the young people they care for, and their effective liaison with her. All young people are engaged in education and staff have strong relationships with school staff to ensure consistency in approach to care and care planning. Staff have extremely positive relationships with young people, who are comfortable in their presence. Staff spend time with young people, playing games and doing activities they enjoy. One young person explained a role play game she has been involved in with staff and other young people for several weeks now. Those who have struggled to access the community have been increasing their time out of the home through the careful planning and perseverance of staff.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Planning prior to young people moving into the home is sound. All are placed from the host local authority, and services are usually in place at the point of referral. Evaluative records effectively document young people’s progress. Areas of continued need are agreed with social workers, school and health professionals when appropriate, ensuring goals are specific and consistent across settings. The organisation’s nurse oversees all young people’s medical needs, enabling staff to be trained in delegated tasks for specific young people. The presence of the nurse also increases staff confidence and supports those living in the residential area who have on going health needs.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

One young person has moved from the short breaks service to the residential provision since the last inspection. A full impact assessment was not completed as staff and young people already knew her. As a result the recommendation in this area set at the last inspection, remains. No young people have moved on from the residential area since the last inspection, however transition planning is underway for those approaching this stage, to ensure appropriate adult placements are sought.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Young people’s demeanour and actions demonstrate that they feel safe in the home and short breaks service. They are comfortable in staff’s company and approach them with any worries or concerns, or to communicate what they need and how they are feeling. Consistency in approach to behaviour management has led to a limited use of restraint. When deemed necessary, holds are brief and support young people to move on from what is causing them anxiety or distress. Staff gain young people’s views and feelings post-restraint, and if a young person is unable to express a view, staff monitor them to determine how they are feeling. There have been no incidents of young people being missing since the last inspection. A full investigation into a previous incident has concluded, with improvements to the security of the exterior of the building and plans and risk assessments updated. The perimeter fence has been increased in height, but does

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

not lead to an institutional feel. The use of a shutter on the young person’s bedroom window has been reassessed and remains under review to determine if it is necessary to keep the individual safe. The young person concerned has recently had staff supervision reduced to one member of staff from two, and is responding well to this. Other investigations in respect of safeguarding and child protection have been swift and managed appropriately. There have been no complaints since the last inspection and the process is clear for both young people and their parents.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

Since the last inspection the management team have continued to monitor and evaluate the service provided. They have responded to the shortfalls identified at the last inspection and have made changes in order to meet the one requirement and three recommendations set. A new independent visitor in line with Regulation 44 has recently taken up post, and reports from their visits have been sent to Ofsted accordingly. The registered individual feels the new approach is effective and that there is a greater of level of challenge from the new visitor. Areas for development noted in the reports are feeding into the managers monthly monitoring and development plan for the service. There are plans to modernise the bathrooms and replace flooring in the corridor which has become worn and unstable. The work to remedy the issues is due to start in the coming months. The home and short breaks service continue to provide a good standard of care to

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

children and young people and the management team have a strong oversight and regularly evaluate the service provided. They are keen to continually improve the service and develop it where they can.

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Information about this children's home

The home is owned and run by the local authority. It provides care and accommodation for up to 6 children and young people and short breaks for up to 4 children and young people with learning and/or physical disabilities.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

13/01/2015 CH - Interim sustained 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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Recommendations

To improve the quality and standards of care further the service should take account of the following recommendation(s):   the registered person must evidence they have fully considered the impact the placement of a new child or young person will have on the existing group of children (also known as an impact risk assessment). (The Guide to Quality Standards, page 56, paragraph 11.4)

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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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