Children's Home run by Resicare Alliance Limited in Birmingham

children and young people since the most recent full inspection

This home was judged Outstanding 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

At the full inspection on 29 September 2015, the home was judged to be outstanding. No requirements or recommendations were made. Young people continue to make progress in all areas of their development as a consequence of living at the home. Young people make tremendous progress with their education. All young people attend school and their attendance and punctuality is excellent. Liaison between school and staff is first-rate and school staff comment, ’He has made enormous progress since living at the home, with behaviour, temperament and overall wellbeing’. In addition, young people attend all routine health appointments, and they maintain good health through a healthy diet and lifestyle. A professional commented, ‘We have seen dramatic changes in his health, which has improved massively’. Young people also access specialist services such as Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ensuring they receive all assistance needed.

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

A continuing great strength of the home is the commitment to involving young people in all aspects of their care, and in the running of the home. Young people’s communication skills continue to develop and improve through inclusive communication systems. Information is presented pictorially throughout the home commensurate with young people’s needs. For example, young people understand day to day information, such as the date, weather, and routines, as these are all presented in widget or picture symbols, as well as in written form. They have access to information in their files as care and placement plans are presented in widget enabling young people to understand their targets and progress. Consequently, young people recognise their achievements and self-esteem grows. Innovative practice is seen in medication information for young people – informing them of when and why they take their medication. A social worker commented,

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

‘Staff involve young people in everything they do’. Close partnership working with other professionals means that young people receive services and support when needed. Any deficits in provision are swiftly addressed ensuring that young people receive all the help and support they need. Professionals commented, ’Staff are always helpful. I am kept informed and know how things are going’. Parents said, ‘I am always made to feel welcome. I feel he has a second family’. Young people continue to develop independence and self-help skills in line with their age and stage of development. They learn to cook, bake, and help with washing and general chores in the home. They have a fantastic variety of activities in the home and in the community. Young people continue to enjoy an excellent quality of life as staff promote young people’s interests and hobbies. For example, one young person is fundraising for charity and undertaking additional tasks at the

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

home during his free time. His self-confidence and self-respect has increased as his achievement and commitment is celebrated by all. The home maintains a warm, comfortable and homely feel. Young people contribute their ideas to the home development, for example through the addition of a tree of achievement. Young people add leaves to the tree reflecting their progress and accomplishments adding an attractive area of interest to all young people. Health and safety checks continue to be completed regularly. Young people are involved in the environmental and fire checks increasing their understanding of personal and home safety. Staff remain extremely caring, knowledgeable and committed to young people in their care. Personalised strategies ensure that young people receive consistency and stability. Excellent relationships between young people and staff mean that staff recognise where behaviour becomes heightened. They are able to deflect and

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children and young people since the most recent full inspection

deescalate potential difficulties ensuring that a calm and nurturing atmosphere is enjoyed by all. Staff morale is very good. Staff say they are well supported by managers. Staff development is a priority for the organisation and promotes the progression of staff. Supervision also helps staff reflect on their development needs and the progress of all young people. The registered manager maintains highly effective, robust and efficient monitoring in the home. He works closely with the independent visitor and any deficits are swiftly addressed. His reflective, evaluative and innovative skills have ensured that the service continues to develop for the benefit of all young people.

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Information about this children's home

The service is operated by a private company and is registered to provide care and accommodation for up to four young people with learning and physical disabilities.

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Recent inspection history

Inspection date Inspection type Inspection judgement

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Recent inspection history

03/02/2015 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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